Drug Classes
This class includes drugs that mimic the sympathetic nervous system.
What are adrenergic agonists?
β-blockers commonly cause this change in heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
Nonselective β‑blockers are contraindicated in patients with this chronic respiratory condition.
What is Asthma? (Ch. 15)
After administering naloxone for opioid overdose, monitor this.
To prevent lipodystrophy, teach patients using insulin to do this.
First line antidepressants that increases synaptic serotonin availability.
What are SSRI's?
Opioids commonly cause this gastrointestinal side effect
What is constipation?
Anticholinergics should be avoided in patients with this ocular condition due to risk of increased intraocular pressure.
What is narrow-angle glaucoma?
Administer rapid-acting insulin (e.g., lispro) at this time in relation to meals.
What is within 15 minutes before a meal (or right after starting to eat). (Ch. 43)
While taking opiods or benzodiazepines, avoid this common beverage/substance due to additive CNS depression.
What is alcohol?
This short-acting insulin can be given IV for DKA.
What is Regular insulin (short‑acting). (Ch. 43)
A rare but serious adverse effect associated with Metformin.
What is Lactic Acidosis?
Nonselective beta-blockers should be avoided in patients with this chronic condition.
What is asthma
For benzodiazepines implement this safety precaution.
What is a fall precaution?
With metformin therapy instruct patients to hold this medication before this procedure.
What is iodinated contrast studies.
This class blocks β1 and β2 receptors and may reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
What are non-selective Beta-adrenergic antagonists?β1 blockers.
Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can lead to this bone-related complication.
What is osteoperosis?
NSAID's are usually contraindicated in patients with this condition?
Before administering morphine, assess this vital sign.
What is respiratory rate?
Patients prescribed benzodiazepines for anxiety should be taught to avoid this activity until they know how the drug affects them, and why abrupt discontinuation is dangerous.
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until effects are known; never stop abruptly—taper to prevent withdrawal and seizures.(ch. 16)
Teach the 15–15 rule for treating this condition in patients on insulin.
What is Hypoglycemia?
take 15 g fast carbs, recheck in 15 min, repeat if needed. (Ch. 43)
A potentially life-threatening reaction to SSRIs characterized by mental status changes, autonomic instability, and neuromuscular abnormalities
What is Serotonin syndrome? (Ch. 16)
Systemic glucocorticoids are contraindicated in the presence of this type of untreated infection.
Administer Levothyroxine at this time.
What is first thing in the morning on an empty stomach?
Patients taking MAO inhibitors for depression should avoid foods high in this substance to prevent a dangerous hypertensive crisis.
What is Tyramine—found in aged cheeses, cured meats, and certain wines. (Chapter 16)