Final Exam Drugs

Question 1

Vancomycin

Answer 1

anti bacterial

labs: C&S, WBC, renal function

Question 2

Cefazolin

Answer 2

anti bacterial
labs: C&S, WBC, renal function
nephrotoxic

Question 3

Atorvatstatin (Lipitor)

Answer 3

statins
used for hyperlipidemia
Labs: liver functions tests, LDL and triglycerides
Contraindicated in liver disease

Question 4

Alteplase

Answer 4

thrombolytics
used for MI, ischemic stroke, PE, DVT
assess for bleeding, monitor vitals
contraindicated in uncontrolled HTN

Question 5

Nitroglycerin

Answer 5

nitrates
management of angina
assess pain and BP and Pulse
can only use 3 times

Question 6

Metoprolol

Answer 6

beta blockers 
treats angina and HTN, lowers HR
monitor BP and HR
contraindicated in uncompensated HF
diabetics closely monitor BBGM

Question 7

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 7

thiazide diuretic
monitor BP and intake and output
electrolytes, BBGM, creatinine

Question 8

Furosemide diuretic

Answer 8

diuretic
sodium wasting
dec BP

Question 9

Insulin lispro (humalog)

Answer 9

short acting insulin (onset 10-15 minutes)
duration 3-4 hours
monitor for hypoglycemia

Question 10

insulin glargine (lantus)

Answer 10

long acting (onset 90 mins)
duration 24 hr
monitor for hypoglycemia

Question 11

Warfarin

Answer 11

anticoagulant
interferes with production of vitamin K dependent clotting factors
extrinsic - PT-INR

Question 12

Ramipril

Answer 12

ace inhibitor

blocks ACE, lessens vasoconstriction, lowers BP

Question 13

Digoxin

Answer 13

antiarrythmic, positive inotrope
used for HF, AFlutter and AFIB
increases cardiac output and contractility, slows heart rate

Question 14

Metformin

Answer 14

Biguanide
management of DM2
decreases hepatic glucose production and inc. sensitivity to insulin
assess for hypoglycemia, monitor glucose, CBC
contraindicated in renal; impairment, recent MI, stroke

Question 15

Glipizide

Answer 15

sulfonylureas
management of DM2
stimulates pancreas to secrete insulin
assess for hypoglycemia, monitor glucose, CBC

Question 16

Phenytoin

Answer 16

antiarrythmic, anticonvulsant
treatment/prevention of seizures
monitor vitals, ECG,
labs: CBC, calcium, liver function