What is HCTZ in nursing?
Obtain the client's blood pressure. HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic administered to promote urine output and reduce blood pressure and edema. The nurse should obtain the client's blood pressure prior to administration of the medication. A nurse is administering baclofen for a client who has a spinal cord injury.
What does 2.6 mean in creatinine?
Creatinine 2.6 mg/dL. Ceftazidime is excreted primarily by the renal system. A serum creatinine level above 1.3 mg/dL can indicate a kidney disorder requiring a reduction in the dose administered. The nurse should notify the provider, who is likely to prescribe a lowered dose of medication.
What are the adverse effects of haloperidol?
An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia. A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection.
Does fluoxetine cause bleeding?
Fluo xetine suppresses platelet aggregation, which increases the risk of bleeding when used concurrently with NSAIDs and anticoagulants. Therefore, clients who are taking fluoxetine should take acetaminophen for headaches or pain, since acetaminophen does not suppress platelet aggregation.
What is Cromolyn sodium?
Cromolyn sodium stabilizes mast cells, which inhibit the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. The client should use cromolyn 10 to 15 min before planning to exercise to prevent bronchospasms. A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from deep-vein thrombosis and is to start taking warfarin.
Can isosorbide mononitrate cause hypotension?
Taking isosorbide mononitrate leads to vasodilation, which can result in hypotension. The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the provider if the client's systolic blood pressure is below the expected reference range of 120/80. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving epoetin alfa to treat anemia.
What are the symptoms of digoxin toxicity?
Other manifestations of digoxin toxicity include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and fatigue. As the digoxin levels increase, the client can experience cardiac dysrhythmias. A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy.