Medications (Final Assessment)

Question 1

Toradol (Ketorolac)

Answer 1

Class: Nonopioid Analgesics, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Short-term management of pain. reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. (Post surgery)

ROUTE: PO, IM, IV, IN
Side effect:
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- GI Bleeding
- Stroke (with prolonged use)
Nursing Implementation:
- Assess pain
- Monitor BP (may cause liquid retention and edema leading to new onset or worsening of hypertension)

Question 2

Insulin

Answer 2

Rapid-acting:
Short acting: Humilin R, Novilin R
Intermediate(cloudy): Humilin NPH,
Long (clear): Glargine (Lantus), Detemir (Levemir)

Question 3

Morphine (Doloral)

Answer 3

Class: Opioid Analgesic
- Moderate to severe pain relief
Side effects:
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Nausea
Nursing implementation:
- Monitor vital signs as it may cause,
Decrease in BP, HR, RR
- Assess for LOC

Question 4

Atropine

Answer 4

Class: Anticholinergic
- Increase heart rate, Reduce secretion during surgery
Side effects:
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Tachycardia
Nursing implementation:
- Do not give atropine if the patient is already tachycardia (HR: >100 bpm)
- Do not give if the patient is hypothermic ( <30c or 86f)

Question 5

Pantoprazole

Answer 5

Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Gerd, ulcer, and excess stomach acid
Side Effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache

Question 6

Domperidone

Answer 6

Class: Gastric stimulant, dopamine antagonist
- Enhances stomach emptying; treats nausea, vomiting, and bloating.
Side Effects:
- Dry mouth
- Abdominal cramps
- QT prolongation (heart rhythm changes)

Question 7

Heparin

Answer 7

Class: Anticoagulant
- Prevents and treat blood clot such as DVT and pulmonary embolism.
ROUTE: SubQ, IV
Side Effects:
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Pain at injection site
- Osteoporosis (Long term use)

Question 8

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Answer 8

Class: Antiarrthymics
-Treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation. It help control heart rate and cardiac output
Side Effects:
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vision changes (yellow/green vision)

Question 9

Seroquel (Quetuapine)

Answer 9

Class: Atypical Antipsychotic
-It balances the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain.
Side effects:
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- High blood pressure

Question 10

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 10

Class: Antipyretics, Non-opioid Analgesics
- Mild to moderate pain, fever reducer
Side effects:
- Liver damage
- Rare skin reaction