Anticoagulants
The function of an anticoagulant.
What is to prevent new clots from forming?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 580)
Group of diuretic drugs used to prevent kidney failure, decreased intracranial pressure, and decreased intraocular pressure.
What is osmotic diuretics?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 558)
Three categories of antitussives
What are non-opioid, opioid, and combination preparations?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 513)
Selective beta-2 adrenergic drug for the treatment and control of asthma.
What is albuterol?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 519)
Category of drugs used to disintegrate blood clots.
What are thrombolytics?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 588)
Drug commonly used for a DVT, PE, or a developing stroke because of its rapid effect.
What is heparin?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 580)
They have an antihypertensive effect because they promote sodium and water loss by blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption.
What is diuretics?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 551)
Role of nasal decongestants
What is to stimulate the alpha-adrenergic receptors, producing vasoconstriction of the capillaries within the nasal mucosa.
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 511)
The therapeutic effect of Theophylline.
What is bronchodilation?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 522)
Examples of this type of drug are losartan, valsartan, and candesartan.
What are Angiotensin II-Receptor Blockers?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 576)
Antidote for warfarin overdose.
What is vitamin K?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 583)
Category of drugs that promote potassium retention.
What are potassium-sparing diuretics?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 550)
The most common expectorant of OTC cold remedies.
What is Guaifenesin?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 514)
Asthmatic drugs used for prevention and maintenance, but not for acute asthmatic attacks.
What are leukotriene receptor antagonists and synthesis inhibitors?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, 526)
Serious side effect of statins that may cause muscle tenderness or weakness.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 597)
The antidote for heparin
What is protamine sulfate?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 585)
Hypercalcemia may result with the use of this diuretic.
What is the effect of thiazide on blood calcium levels?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 553)
What are antitussives?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 513)
Techniques utilized to prevent fungal infections while using oral inhaled glucocorticoids.
What is using a spacer, rinsing oral cavity with water, and washing mouth piece daily?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 528)
Drug interaction between Digoxin and loop diuretics
What is digitalis toxicity?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 556)
Nursing considerations when patient is taking heparin or warfarin.
What is monitor vitals, assess for signs of bleeding, check for blood in stools, have anticoagulant antagonists readily available, and monitor PT or INR?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 585)
A pharmacodynamic term used to describe the loss of sodium with loop diuretics that can cause a decrease in cardiac output and blood pressure, rapid diuresis, and decreased vascular fluid volume.
What is natriuretic effect?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 556)
First generation antihistamines cause drowsiness, dry mouth, and other anticholinergic symptoms, where as second-generation antihistamines have fewer anticholinergic effects and a lower incidence of drowsiness.
Reason Theophylline should have frequent serum or plasma levels drawn.
What is a narrow therapeutic index?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 522)
This drug category functions in relaxing the coronary arteries by decreasing vasospasms and increasing oxygen supply.
What is the role of nitrates in cardiac circulation?
(McCuistion, Yeager, & Winton, 2018, p. 539)