Things to note

Somethings that came up on a test..

1. When you give the FIRST DOSE of captopril (ACE inhibitor) have your client lie down for about 3 hours because they will be hypotensive after.
2. Make sure you check your clients apical pulse before you give captopril because it can cause you client to be hypotensive, you need to make sure they are not bradychardic before you give the med to them. If they are bradychardic then hold the med according to hospital policy i think.
3. Pentam can make your client hypoglycemic
4. To test for cryptoccocal infection in HIV ask the client to put his chin to his chest if infected he/she will find it difficult because it causes a stiff neck
5. Before you do anything to a client with eye complaints assess for visual acuity
6. Assess for orthostatic hypotension after you give lisinopril
7. First priority in sickle cell crisis patient is pain second is risk of injury due to decreased oxygenation
8. No Benadryl with alchohol.
9. If you get a question that says whats the first thing the nurse should do always go for the answer with assess especially if theres only one asnwer with assess.
10. Hope this helps.