Chapter 15 Flashcards
A patient is given amiodarone after suffering a cardiac arrest. You should assess for which of the following adverse reactions or side effects?
prolonged QT interval
Apixaban is administered to a patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. The patient should be advised to avoid which of the following foods that can cause additive bleeding?
grapefruit
A 29-year-old female patient who is vomiting blood is suspected to have an active GI bleed. Which medication can be used to treat active GI bleeding during transport to the medical facility?
octreotide
The use of acetic acid is contraindicated for patients with which condition?
perforated tympanic membranes
A 52-year-old male patient with a history of COPD is showing signs of acute bronchospasm. Which medication can be given to the patient to stimulate smooth muscle relaxation of the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature?
xopenex
Some patients who are allergic to penicillin could also be allergic to:
Cephalosporin
Which of the following is an example of an anticoagulant?
Esmolol~Dabigatran~Metformin~Neomycin
Dabigatran
Which of the following is an example of an antibiotic?
Duloxetine~Metoprolol~Cefazolin~Repaglinide
Cefazolin
Which of the following is an example of an antidepressant?
Enaxoparin~Insulin~Phenelzine~Lansoprazole
Enaxoparin
What is the purpose of “tall man” lettering?
To avoid confusion of medications with similar spellings.
Which of the following drugs would most likely be administered to treat heart failure?
Prednisone~Digoxin~Insulin~Alprazolam
Digoxin
Which of the following would most likely be administered to treat hypoxemia?
Dextran~Phenytoin~Oxygen~Furosemide
Oxygen
Which of the following is a natural colloid?
Hetastarch~Normal saline~Plasma protein fraction~Dextran
Plasma protein fraction
What is an action of statin drugs?
Decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
What is the primary function of proton pump inhibitors?
To block the hydrogen/potassium ATPase enzyme system in the stomach wall
What is the primary function of fibrinolytics?
To dissolve blood clots and restore blood flow.
