Meds 1

Question 1

Acetaminophen with Codeine 30 mg

Answer 1

**codeine: opioid

Tylenol: antipyretic, nonopioid analgesic

Question 2

Acetylsalicylic acid

Answer 2

antipyretics

nonopioid analgesics

Question 3

Acyclovir IV

Answer 3

antiviral for herpes

Question 4

Albuterol

Answer 4

(Salbutamol/ Ventolin)
bronchodilators
watch for: PARADOXICAL BRONCHOSPASM

Question 5

Amlodipine

Answer 5

Ther. Class: antihypertensives
Pharm. Class: calcium channel blockers
systemic vasodilation= Decr BP

Question 6

Atorvastatin

Answer 6

(Lipitor)
Ther. Class: lipid-lowering agents
Pharm. Class: hmg coa reductase inhibitors

Question 7

Atorvastatin Common Side Effects

Answer 7

Common Side Effects:
abdominal cramps, constipation,
diarrhea, flatus, heartburn, rashes,

Question 8

Aspart

Answer 8

(NovoRapid)
Antidiabetic
Lowers blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production

Question 9

Budesonide neb

Answer 9

(Pulmicort)
corticosteroid
for seasonal/ perennial rhinitis

Question 10

Calcium gluconate IV**

Answer 10

• *mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements

tx: of hypocalcemia, postmenopausal osteoporosis

Question 11

Calcium gluconate IV**

SE:

Answer 11

**cardiac arrest

Question 12

Calcium gluconate IV**

Nursing resp

Answer 12

Monitor BP, pulse, and ECG frequently throughout parenteral therapy. May cause vasodilation with resulting hypotension, bradycardia, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.

Question 13

Captopril

Answer 13

antihypertensive

ace inhibitor

Question 14

Captopril

SE:

Answer 14

cough, hypotension, ANGIOEDEMA, AGRANULOCYTOSIS,

Question 15

Cefazolin IV

Answer 15

(Ancef) antiinfective

first gen cephalosporin

Question 16

Cefazolin IV

SE:

Answer 16

SEIZURES, C. DIFF, Steven-johnson

N,V,D, pain at site

Question 17

Ceftriaxone IV

Answer 17

Ther. Class: anti-infectives

Pharm. Class: third gen cephalosporins

Question 18

Ciprofloxacin IV

class

Answer 18

Ther. Class: anti-infectives

Pharm. Class: fluoroquinolones

Question 19

Ciprofloxacin IV

SE:

Answer 19

^ ICP, seizures, SI, hepatotoxicity, c.diff, anaphylaxis

Question 20

Clopidogrel PO

Answer 20

(Plavix)
Ther. Class: antiplatelet
Pharm. Class: platelet aggregation inhibitors

Question 21

Clopidogrel PO

indications

Answer 21

Acute coronary syndrome (ST-segment elevation MI, non-ST-segment elevation MI, or unstable angina).
pts w established peripheral arterial disease, recent MI, or recent stroke.

Question 22

Digoxin*

Answer 22

*Ther. Class: antiarrhythmics
inotropics
Pharm: digitalis glycosides

Question 23

Digoxin*

Indications

Answer 23

Heart failure.
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (slows ventricular rate).
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.

Question 24

Digoxin*

Nurse resp

Answer 24

apical pulse 1 min, if < 60, do not administer

Question 25

Digoxin* | SE:

Answer 25

bradycardia, and other arrhythmias, | anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances

Question 26

Diltiazem PO

Answer 26

``` Ther. Class. antianginals antiarrhythmics (class IV) antihypertensives Pharm. Class: calcium channel blockers ```

Question 27

Diltiazem PO | indications

Answer 27

HTN | systemic vasodilation = Decr BP

Question 28

Diltiazem PO | SE:

Answer 28

peripheral edema arrhythmia, HF

Question 29

Dimenhydrinate class SE:

Answer 29

``` (Gravol) Ther. Class. antiemetics antihistamines SE: drowsiness, anorexia ```

Question 30

Diphenhydramine IV

Answer 30

``` (Benadryl) Ther. Class. allergy, cold & cough remedies antihistamines antitussives ```

Question 31

Diphenhydramine IV | SE:

Answer 31

drowsy, dry mouth

Question 32

Enalapril

Answer 32

Ther. Class. antihypertensives Pharm. Class. ace inhibitors

Question 33

Enalapril | SE:

Answer 33

hypotension proteinuria dry cough

Question 34

Enoxaparin*

Answer 34

``` Ther. Class. anticoagulants Pharm. Class. antithrombotics low molecular weight heparins ```

Question 35

Enoxaparin* | SE: /Pt teaching

Answer 35

``` bleeding anemia watch for BP decrease teaching: watch for black tarry stool, coffee ground emesis, -soft tooth brush, electric razor ```

Question 36

Enoxaparin* | lab value

Answer 36

CBC, platelet count, HCT | may cause hyperkalemia

Question 37

Fluoxetine PO

Answer 37

(Prozac) Ther. Class: antidepressants Pharm. Class: SSRI

Question 38

Fluticasone

Answer 38

Ther. Class: anti-inflammatories (steroidal) | Pharm. Class: corticosteroids

Question 39

Fluticasone | indications:

Answer 39

Maintenance and prophylactic treatment of asthma.

Question 40

Furosemide PO/IV

Answer 40

(Lasix) Ther. Class: diuretics Pharm. Class: loop diuretics

Question 41

Furosemide | indications

Answer 41

Edema due to heart failure, hepatic impairment, or renal disease. Hypertension.

Question 42

Furosemide | SE:

Answer 42

dehydration, Low Ca, Cl, K, Mg, Na, hypovolemia, metabolic alkalosis

Question 43

Gabapentin

Answer 43

Ther. Class. analgesic adjuncts, therapeutic anticonvulsants mood stabilizers

Question 44

Gabapentin | Therapeutic effects:

Answer 44

Decreased incidence of seizures. Decreased postherpetic pain. Decreased leg restlessness.

Question 45

Glyburide*

Answer 45

anti diabetics

Question 46

Heparin* SC and IV

Answer 46

Ther. Class. anticoagulants Pharm. Class. antithrombotics

Question 47

Heparin* therapeutic effects: risk of: monitor:

Answer 47

Prevention of thrombus formation. Prevention of extension of existing thrombi (full dose). risk of bleeding platelet count

Question 48

Hydralazine PO/IV

Answer 48

Ther. Class. antihypertensives Pharm. Class. vasodilators

Question 49

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 49

``` Ther. Class. antihypertensives diuretics Pharm. Class. thiazide diuretics ```

Question 50

Hydrochlorothiazide | Therapeutic effects:

Answer 50

Lowering of BP in hypertensive patients and diuresis with mobilization of edema

Question 51

Hydromorphone* IV

Answer 51

``` (Dilaudid) Ther. Class. allergy, cold and cough remedies (antitussives) opioid analgesics Pharm. Class. opioid agonists ```

Question 52

Ibuprofen

Answer 52

``` Ther. Class. antipyretics antirheumatics nonopioid analgesics NSAID Pharm. Class: nonopioid analgesics ```

Question 53

Ibuprofen | nursing resp:

Answer 53

Assess for S&S of GI bleeding (tarry stools, light-headedness, hypotension), renal dysfunction (elevated BUN and serum creatinine levels, decreased urine output), and hepatic impairment (elevated liver enzymes, jaundice) pain temp

Question 54

Ketorolac IV

Answer 54

(Toradol) Ther. Class. nonsteroidal anti inflammatory agents nonopioid analgesics

Question 55

Insulin detemir trade name? therapeutic effects:

Answer 55

(Levemir) long acting -stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, -inhibiting hepatic glucose production. -inhibition of lipolysis and proteolysis, -enhanced protein synthesis.

Question 56

Insulin detemir*

Answer 56

``` Ther. Class. antidiabetics hormones Pharm. Class. pancreatics ```

Question 57

Insulin glargine*

Answer 57

(Lantus) hormone long acting

Question 58

Mannitol

Answer 58

osmotic diuretic