ATI Capstone Pharm Post-Assignment, New 2020

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ATI Capstone Pharm Post-Assignment, New 2020.1. A nurse is caring for a client with many different medications who is newly prescribed acetazolamide. What medications can interact with acetazolamide? ... Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used to quickly lower IOP. It interacts with patients taking high-dose aspirin, quinidine, lithium, phenytoin and sodium bicarbonate. 2. What class of medication is amitriptyline and why is this medication used as an adjuvant medication for pain? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that can enhance the effect of opioids if used together. It is used in combination with opioids but not as a substitute for opioids. 3. A nurse is preparing to administer ipratropium by metered dose inhaler. What adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for? Ipratropium is an inhaled anticholinergic. Adverse effects include dry mouth and hoarseness. 4. A nurse is caring for a client with asthma who asks if Montelukast sodium can be taken [Show More]

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