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Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Considerations

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Monitor the patient for orthostatic hypotension (instruct patient to change positions slowly).

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Ciproflaxin (Cipro) Nursing considerations

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When giving PO (not via feeding tube) it must be given with food - can cause upset stomach

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Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL)

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beta blocker used to treat HTN

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Ciproflaxin (Cipro) Monitoring

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Monitor WBC count to determine if medication is working to reduce the infection

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Furosemide (Lasix) Purpose

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Potassium depleting diuretic "water pill" - used to treat HTN

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Cyanocobalamin (B12) Nursing Considerations

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This is an IM injection - review the sites! -Deltoid (no more than 1mL) -Vastus Lateralis -Ventral Gluteal (RIP bc idk)

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Metoprolol Succinate

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Antihypertensive - used to treat HTN

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Furosemide (Lasix) Monitoring

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Monitor the Potassiumand BP levels prior to and after giving the medication

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Heparin Nursing considerations

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This is a sub cutaneous injection, review the sites and make sure to not rub the site afterwards as this can cause discoloration in the patients skin. Also do not pinch the skin when giving the medication (you can lightly bring the skin in but do not pinch)

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Potassium Chloride

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Potassium chloride is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia)

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Regular insulin

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Short acting insulin. Peaks in 2-4 hours. Pt teaching s/s: Monitor for hypoglycemia. blood glucose 150-199 = 2 units blood glucose 200-249 = 4 units blood glucose 250-299 = 6 units blood glucose 300-349 = 8 units blood glucose >350 = 10 units + call to MD check for blood glucose levels before meals and at bedtime

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Heparin Monitoring

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Monitor the platelet count, stool for blood, and presence of ecchymosis at the injection site. Don't have to monitor the PTT (partial thromboplastin time) unless the patient was on a continuous heparin drip

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Lisinopril Purpose

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ACE inhibitor - used to treat HTN

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Oxycodone Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen

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Opioid Analgesic - use for pain greater than a 3 on the pain scale

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Cyanocobalamin (B12) Purpose

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Used to treat vitamin B12 deficienct and pernicious anemia

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Lisinopril Nursing implications

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Monitor pt for orthostatic hypotension - instruct patient to change positions slowly

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Amoxicillin

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antibiotic, P.O take with food

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Heparin Purpose

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Anticoagulant- prevents blood clots (DVT, PE, TIA's)

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Ciproflaxin (Cipro) Purpose/indication

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antibiotic - used to treat bacterial infections

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Multivitamin

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a pill or tablet that includes many nutrients needed for health

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Lisinopril Monitoring

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Monitor BP prior to and after giving the med

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Cyanocobalamin (B12) Monitoring

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Monitor B-12 level, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets

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Metoprolol Succinate Nursing implications

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This medicaton is an EXTENDED RELEASE. Cannot be crushed and given through a feeding tube.

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