Pharmacology (suffixes)

Question 1

Suffix for Beta Blockers

What are they used for?

Answer 1

-olol

Hypertension, HF, or Dysrhythmia.

Question 2

Beta Blocker side effects

Answer 2

Light headedness, bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue. Can cause high or low blood sugars.

Question 3

What vitals do you check before administering Beta Blockers?

Answer 3

HR and BP

Question 4

ACE Inhibitor side effects

Answer 4

CHRONIC COUGH, hypotension, fatigue

Question 5

Adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors and ARB

Answer 5

Hyperkalemia, Angioedema (notify provider or rapid response)

Question 6

ARB side effects

Answer 6

Light headedness, hypotension, fatigue. NO COUGH

Question 7

What are the main Potassium Sparing Diuretic drugs?

Answer 7

Potassium sparing diuretics Amilorde, Spironolactone (hormonal acne), Triamterene, Epleronome
“PASTE”

Question 8

Suffix for Thiazide Diuretics

What are they used for?

Answer 8

-thiazide

Hypertension

Question 9

What do you check before administering Thiazide diuretics?

Answer 9

Check BP, K, and Calcium before giving

Question 10

Thiazide Diuretics side effects

Answer 10

Light headedness, hypotension, fatigue, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, HYPERcalcemia

Question 11

Suffix for Antihyperlipidemic

What are they used for?

Answer 11

-statin

Lower cholesterol to reduce risk of CV events (from Diabetes)

Question 12

Suffix for ACE Inhibitors

What are they used for?

Answer 12

-pril

Hypertension, HF.
Does NOT affect the HR

Question 13

What do you check before administering ACE Inhibitors?

Answer 13

Check BP before administering

Question 14

Suffix for Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

What are they used for?

Answer 14

-sartan

Hypertension, HF
Does NOT affect the HR
Check BP before administering

Question 15

What do you check before administering ARB’s?

Answer 15

Check BP before administering

Question 16

Suffix for Calcium Channel Blockers

What are they used for?

Answer 16

-dipine

Affect the contractility and conductivity of the heart for Hypertension and a-fib.

Question 17

What are the 3 main Calcium Channel Blockers?

Answer 17

Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem

Very Nice Drugs

Question 18

Calcium Channel Blocker side effects

Answer 18

Lower BP, bradycardia, headache, abdominal discomfort, constipation, nausea, peripheral edema

Question 19

Suffix for High Loop Diuretics

What are they used for?

Answer 19

-ide

HF, Hypertension, Edema

Question 20

What are the main High Loop Diuretic drugs?

Answer 20

Ethacrynic acid, Torasemide, Furosemide, Azosemide, Bumetanide
“ET is FABulous”

Question 21

High Loop Diuretic side effects

Answer 21

Hyponatremia, Hypokalemia, Hypomagnesemia, Ototoxicity

Question 22

What are Opioids used for?

Answer 22

Pain and suppressing cough. Potentially addictive.

Question 23

What are the side effects of opioids?

Answer 23

“MORPHINE”

Myosis (pupils constrict), Out of it (sedated/lethargic), Respiratory depression, Pneumonia (aspiration), Hypotension, Infrequency (constipation & urinary retention), Nausea, Emesis (vomit).

Question 24

What is the antidote for opioids?

Answer 24

naloxone (Narcan)

Question 25

Suffix for Anticoagulants What are they used for?

Answer 25

-rin Prevent blood from clotting Avoid NSAID (Advil, Ibuprofen), ASA (Aspirin), IM injections.

Question 26

Suffix for Corticosteroids What are they used for?

Answer 26

-one Anti-inflammatory used for asthma, COPD, exacerbation, bronchitis, pneumonia, autoimmune disease.

Question 27

Side effects for corticosteroids

Answer 27

Weight gain, mood swings, insomnia, fluid retention and high BP. MUST BE WEANED DOWN

Question 28

What type of drug can lead to osteoporosis, adrenal insufficiency, or joint necrosis if taken long term?

Answer 28

Corticosteroids

Question 29

Suffix for Antiplatelets Examples? What are they used for?

Answer 29

-grel ASA (Aspirin) and Clopidogrel Prevent platelets from clumping together. Reduces the risk of atherosclerotic events for those at risk.

Question 30

Suffix for Benzodiazapines What are they used for?

Answer 30

-azolam & -azapam Used for SAMA: Sedation, Anti-convulsive (seizure), Muscle relaxant, Anti-anxiety

Question 31

What drug has an increased risk of falls?

Answer 31

Benzodiazapines

Question 32

What drug is not recommended to be combined with opioids?

Answer 32

Benzodiazapines

Question 33

Suffix for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) What are they used for?

Answer 33

-prazole Inhibit gastric secretion Give before meals At higher risk for peptic ulcers in their stomach due to increased acid at the hospital.

Question 34

Side effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

Answer 34

Headache, N/V/D, and B12 deficiency if taken long term

Question 35

What do you check before administering anti-platelets?

Answer 35

Check platelets, CBC before giving. NO NSAIDS - will bleed more

Question 36

Side effects of Antihyperlipidemics

Answer 36

Myopathies (muscle pain in the legs), weakness, increased liver enzymes, rhabdomyolysis.

Question 37

Suffixes for Antibiotics

Answer 37

- cillin - cycline - floxacin - penem - thromycin