Pharm Basics
the study of medicine/drugs
pharmacology
How do corticosteroids help treat asthma or other respiratory disorders?
reduce inflammation
Name 3 interventions for patients having a seizure
roll on side, nothing in mouth, protect head, maintain airway, do not hold down extremities
On this bipolar medication I have to have my blood drawn regularly and watch closely for toxicity
lithium
Stomach infection that is caused by this bacteria
h. pylori
2 medical professionals that can prescribe
NPs, PAs, Drs, dentists
This medication is used for an acute asthma attack or a rescue medication
albuterol
hydantoins and succinimides
What condition are tricyclics used to treat?
depression
Chronic constipation occurs as a result of overuse of this drug class
laxatives
How many nurses are needed for narcotic counts, insulin and possibly heparin administration?
2
What are MDIs, DPIs, and SVNs used to treat?
dyspnea, shortness of breath, respiratory disorders
Name 2 diuretic drug classes
loop and thiazides, spironolactone
Foods that contain tyramine
red wine, beer, aged cheese/meats
This drug reduces cholesterol through stool
cholestyramine (Questran)
The nurse needs to know what things in order to give any medications? (list 3)
drug names (trade & brand), drug class, side effects, contraindications, adverse effects
Name two methods of oxygen delivery
nasal cannula, simple mask, non-rebreather
What time of day do we give diuretics?
early morning
What happens if a patient taking MAOIs also drinks red wine regularly?
hypertensive crisis
Females taking antibiotics need educated on what during and after treatment?
alternative forms of birth control
patient, drug, dose, route, time, frequency
Anticholinergic drug used for asthma treatment that can cause tachycardia
ipratropium (Atrovent) - often mixed with albuterol in nebulizers
What other medication do you expect patients taking diuretics to be on?
potassium
Name 4 drug classes used to treat mental health disorders
SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics, etc
When should antivirals be started?
within 48 hours of symptom onset