Help me pass my med test please!!!!!!!

I am not a student any more. I am a new and nervous LPN!!

Ok, let's see if we can give you some info here. 1) Nitro- be aware of rapid drop in B/P and don't give more than 1 every 5 min for C/P (3 tabs in 15 min is max). 2)Barbituate toxicity- depressed resp, obtunded, jaundice, liver and kidney failure. 3) Digoxin (digitalis) toxicity- irreg HR, drop in pulse, confusion. Imp info on this drug: Do not give if HR below 60, check apical for at least 30 seconds right before giving. Digoxin slows the HR down by giving the ventricles more "push" to the blood flow. 4) Med administration- for narcotics-ALWAYS assess for resp depression and change in LOC before giving. Diuretics- give early in day, if not a K+ sparing diuretic, make sure they have a good K+ level or are on a K+ supplement. 5) Narcan-used for resp depression r/t narcotic abuse. Usually given for RR less than 12 AND change in LOC. 6)Valium- watch for change in LOC, behavior changes (increased agitation or obtunded status). 7) Insulins- drawing up (teach s/s of hyper/hypoglycemia) draw up "clear to cloudy" if giving 2 types. Hope this helps a little. Tip: look up these drug classes on pharmacy websites and look for the "most commonside effects" and "need to know info". Good Luck!!!

Thanks so much!! Any other help you all can give me would be great!!

Have you tried a drug book? That's how I studied for my exams whenever I start a new job.

just wondering did the company that hired you give you a study guide to look at or review? if so study it, usually that is what the main focus is on ,what they want you to have a basic idea of.

i have been working for 2 yrs and still take a drug guide and iv drug guide book with me everytime i work.

Yes they did, but it was all dosage calculations and then the page I posted above. I have no trouble with the calculations. Its the meds I need a little help with.

Is is common practice to pass a med test to get hired?

It is where I am. Most places allow you to use your drug book..not the case where I am starting. So thats why I am so nervous. You get 3 chances. If you fail all three you are fired. I just finished with orientation and now I cannot orient on the floor till I pass this.