Antihypertensives
This medication class ends in "-pril" and can cause a dry cough.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This loop diuretic is commonly used to treat fluid overload.
What is furosemide (Lasix)?
This anticoagulant requires INR monitoring.
What is warfarin (Coumadin)?
This medication is commonly administered sublingually for acute chest pain.
What is nitroglycerin?
This medication class is first-line treatment for elevated LDL cholesterol.
What are statins?
Lisinopril is an example of this medication class.
What are ACE inhibitors?
Before administering digoxin, the nurse should assess this vital sign.
What is the apical pulse?
The antidote for warfarin is this vitamin.
What is Vitamin K?
Before giving nitroglycerin, the nurse should assess this vital sign.
What is blood pressure?
Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin belong to this class.
What are statins?
Losartan belongs to this medication class.
What are ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
Nausea, vomiting, and yellow-green vision may indicate toxicity from this medication.
What is digoxin (Lanoxin)?
This laboratory value is monitored for heparin therapy.
What is aPTT?
A common side effect of nitroglycerin is this type of pain.
What is a headache?
Severe muscle pain and dark urine may indicate this statin complication.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
This medication class slows the heart rate and decreases myocardial workload.
What are beta blockers?
Spironolactone may cause elevated levels of this electrolyte.
What is potassium?
Aspirin and clopidogrel belong to this drug category.
What are antiplatelets?
Amiodarone is primarily used to treat this cardiovascular problem.
What are cardiac arrhythmias?
Fibrates are primarily used to lower this lipid.
What are triglycerides?
A serious adverse effect of ACE inhibitors characterized by facial and tongue swelling.
What is angioedema?
Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) is prescribed primarily for this cardiovascular condition.
What is heart failure?
The antidote for heparin is this medication.
What is protamine sulfate?
Long-term amiodarone therapy may affect this organ, requiring periodic monitoring.
What is the lung?
Ezetimibe lowers cholesterol by decreasing absorption in this organ.
What is the small intestine?
A patient taking digoxin has an apical pulse of 52 beats/minute. The nurse should take this action
What is hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider?
A patient is prescribed:
Name the medication class for each drug.
Furosemide → Loop Diuretic
Lisinopril → ACE Inhibitor
Metoprolol → Beta Blocker
Atorvastatin → Statin