Clinical 6 Meds

Question 0

Advair diskus classification/action

Answer 0

Antiasthmatic

Decrease frequency and severity of asthma attacks and improves asthma symptoms

Question 1

Fluticasone-Salmeterol

Answer 1

Advair diskus

Question 2

Advair diskus contraindication

Answer 2

Caution in pt with active infection
Diabetes
Glaucoma

Question 3

Advair diskus side effects

Answer 3

Headache
Dysphonia
Hoarsness

Question 4

Advair Diskus Nx Implication

Answer 4

Assess lung sounds, BP, and HR first

Question 5

Gabapentin

Answer 5

Neurontin

Question 6

Gabapentin classification/action

Answer 6

analgesic adjuncts, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers

Decreased incidence of seizures, decreased post-herpetic pain

Question 7

Gabapentin Contraindication

Answer 7

Renal insufficiency

Question 8

Gabapentin Side effect

Answer 8

Confusion
Depression
Drowsiness
Ataxia

Question 9

Gabapentin Nx Implication

Answer 9

Do not give within 2 hours of an antacid

Do not discontinue abruptly

Question 10

Hydralazine

Answer 10

Apresoline

Question 11

Hydralazine classification/action

Answer 11

Antihypertensive
Vasodilator
Decreased afterload in patients with CHF

Question 12

Hydralazine contraindication

Answer 12

Cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease

Severe renal and hepatic disease

Question 13

Hydralazine side effect

Answer 13

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Tachycardia
Sodium retention
Drug induced lupus syndrome

Question 14

Hydralazine Nx Implications

Answer 14

Monitor BP and HR

Lab lookout: monitor CBC, electrolytes, LE cell prep, and ANA titer

Question 15

Metolazone

Answer 15

Zaroxolyn

Question 16

Metolazone classification/action

Answer 16

Antihypertensive
Diuretic
Lowers BP

Question 17

Metolazone contraindication

Answer 17

Caution in severe hepatic impairment

Question 18

Metolazone Side effect

Answer 18

Drowsiness
Lethargy
Chest pain
Hypokalemia
Hyperuricemia

Question 19

Metolazone Nx Implication

Answer 19

Monitor BP,
I&O
Daily weight
Instruct pt to take at same time each day

Question 20

Morphine classification/action

Answer 20

Opioid analgesics
Opioid agonists
Decrease in severity of pain

Question 21

Morphine contraindication

Answer 21

Caution in pt with head trauma,
Increased intracranial pressure
Severe renal, hepatic, or pulmonary disease

Question 22

Morphine side effects

Answer 22

Confusion
Sedation
Hypotension
Constipation

Question 23

Morphine Nx Implication

Answer 23

High alert med
Assess BP, pulse, and respirations
If R <10/min, assess level of sedation
Assess type, location, and intensity of pain prior to and 1 hour after
Assess bowel function routinely