Week-In-Review
Respiratory
2. Which Respiratory Meds would you not give to an acute asthmatic patient?
3. Which meds would you give to an asthma patient?
4. Know respiratory drugs used for maintenance in an asthmatic patient.
5. Which OTC drugs would you use for a dry cough?
6. Know difference between Vanceril and Atrovent.
7. Know side effects of nasal decongestants.
8. Know side effects and med contraindications for antihistamines.
9. Know which OTC to use with thick sticky sputum and a cough.
10. Know how you would administer Mucomyst for a respiratory illness.
11. Know how often Albuterol or Theophylline can be used at home before it is not considered therapeutic.
12. Know side effects of Sudafed. What current illnesses would we be concerned about if we were planning on giving Sudafed to a patient.
13. Why would blood levels be monitored on a patient taking Theophylline.
Review
Anagelsia
& Antimicrobials
1. Understand the
principles of Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA).
2. Identify proper
dosing for Naloxone (Narcan).
3. Identify appropriate
usage for Morphine Sulfate.
4. Recognize signs of
opiate withdrawal.
5. Understand the
concept of drug tolerance for opiates.
6. Recognize medical
treatment for Acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose.
7. Identify appropriate
nursing interventions for pain when planning care.
8. List side effects of
Morphine Sulfate.
9. Identify safety
measure when administering antimicrobials.
10. List teaching points for a client
on Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
11. List teaching points for a client
on Doxycycline (Vibramycin).
12. Recognize important assessment
findings for Metronidazole (Flagyl).
13. Identify assessments for a client
on Gentamicin (Garamycin).
14. Understand side effects for
Cephalexin (Keflex).
15.
Recognize important drug to drug interactions when administering
antimicrobials.
16. Prioritize medication
administration.
17. List teaching points for Nystatin
(Mycostatin)
18. Understand side effects for
Phenazapyridine (Pyridium)
19. Recognize principles for
infection control.
20 Understand the concept of
half-life.
21. Define superinfection.
22. Recognize side effects for
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
23. Discuss HAART
24. List important teaching points
for clients on antivirals.
25. What are important points to
teach with regard to TB therapy.
26. Discuss the different types drug
administration.
27. Understand safety and control
measures dealing with narcotics.
28. Prioritize nursing actions in the
event of a mistake.
29. Identify common abbreviations
dealing with drug administration.
30. List safety measures before
administering medications to a client.