MOAs and Common Meds
The "official name" of a medication
What is the generic name?
This cardiac medication causes headache
What is a common side effect of nitroglycerin? or What is a common side effect of organic nitrates?
The six rights of medication administration
What is the right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation?
You should have your potassium levels checked if you are taking these diuretics.
What are loop and thiazide diuretics (risk for hypokalemia)? and/or What are potassium-sparing diuretics (risk for hyperkalemia)?
BUN > 20 mg/dl, Cr > 1.3 mg/dl, and <30ml urine/hour
What are elevated kidney labs? or What are abnormal kidney labs/findings?
-Dronates
What is the suffix for biphosphonates?
Symptoms of hypoglycemia
What are shakiness, sweating, hunger, extreme tiredness, and mood changes (any two of these)?
Educate the patient not to get up without assistance, place call bell within reach, make sure the bed is locked with at least 2 upper side rails up, and the bed alarm is on
What are fall risk precautions? or What are safety precautions?
The general pt education we give to someone taking an antibiotic.
What is "complete the entire course of antibiotics even if you feel better"?
An INR level of 2.0- 3.0
What is a therapeutic lab for warfarin? or What is a therapeutic INR level for warfarin?
Aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, and celecoxib.
What are common NSAIDS? or What are the common meds for NSAIDS?
This medication causes excessive muscarinic stimulation (diarrhea, secretions, diaphoresis, excessive salivation)
What is donepezil? or What are antidementia agents?
Acetylcysteine
What is the antidote to acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose?
Call your provider if you experience palpitations while taking these antibiotics
What are macrolides? or What are thromycins?
These will be drawn 30 minutes after the medication is complete and right before the next dose
What are peak and trough (medication) levels?
Benadryl is the brand name for this medication
What is the brand name for diphenhydramine? or What is diphenhydramine?
Taking these herbal supplements with blood thinners can cause an excessive blood thinning effect
What are saw palmetto, garlic, ginger root, gingko biloba, feverfew?
This insulin has an onset of 70 minutes, no peak and a duration of 18-24 hours.
What is Glargine insulin?
This insulin is cloudy, should be gently rolled between the palms before being drawn up, starts working in 1 hour, and peaks in 6-14 hours at which time you should have a snack.
What is NPH insulin?
If you have low level of this lab you may experience muscle weakness or cramps, palpitations, and lethargy
What is potassium? (<3.5 mEq/L is too low)
This medication has the MOA of: stimulates secretions to promote cough and thinning of mucus
What is an expectorant? or What is Guaifenesin?
These (2) antimicrobial medications should not be used with alcohol.
What are cephalosporins and metronidazole (antiprotozoal)?
Assess the patient, call the provider, prepare to administer ordered reversal medications, reassess the patient.
What are (priority in order) nursing actions in an overdose/toxicity emergency?
If you are taking this herbal supplement and an antihypertensive, make sure you change positions slowly; you may experience dizziness or lightheadedness.
What is black cohosh?
Hematocrit level will go up as a therapeutic effect of this medication.
What is epoetin alfa?