What medications are used once adverse effects occur with ACE inhibitor use? Correct Answer: ARBs
(sartans)
What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors? Correct Answer: symptomatic hypotension
intractable cough
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What medications are used once adverse effects occur with ACE inhibitor use? Correct Answer: ARBs
(sartans)
What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors? Correct Answer: symptomatic hypotension
intractable cough
hyperkalemia
angioedema
temporary increase in creatinine
What is dextromethorphan used for? Correct Answer: cough suppressant
what causes phenylketonuria in newborns? Correct Answer: genetic problem lacking phenylalanine
hydroxylase
What is the tx for phenylketonuria? Correct Answer: low phenlylalanine diet for life
monitor serum phenylalanine levels
use synthetic special formulas
encourage consumption of fruit & veggies
avoid eggs, meats, milk & replace w/ protein substitutes
can LPN assess the quality of pt problems? Correct Answer: no
should you remove ADHD child from room to sit in time out? Correct Answer: no, puntitive & not
therapeutic (move away from source of anger)
What is the best action for child with ADHD in situation where child had difficulty controlling anger?
Correct Answer: requesting child to relax & take deep breaths (will distract client & calm them)
when is methylphenidate administered? Correct Answer: 2-3 divided doses or sustained release 30-45
mins before meals
what has most likely happened if pt's PTT is control value? Correct Answer: pt is not getting the ordered
heparin (check IV tubing, IV patency, etc.)
How long is heparin effective? Correct Answer: 2-6h
can pts develop tolerance to heparin? Correct Answer: no
does vitamin k effect heparin? Correct Answer: no
low platelets while pt is receiving heparin places them at risk for? Correct Answer: heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia
(results in clot formation, not bleeding & has NO EFFECT on PTT)
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