Drug Class
Lorazepam falls into this drug classification.
What is benzodiazepines?
The nurse will ask the patient for this information before administering any medication.
What is the patient's name and date of birth?
This medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone?
This disorder of the eyes is a contraindication for many medications.
What is glaucoma?
This is the maximum amount of acetaminophen a patient should take in one day.
What is 4 grams?
This class of drug will be administered to patients experiencing status epilepticus
What are hydantoins?
It is MOST important for a nurse to monitor this vital sign for patients who are taking opioid analgesics.
What is respiratory rate?
This medication will likely be prescribed for a patient suffering from gout.
What is allopurinol?
This drug should never be taken by children who have a virus.
What is aspirin?
These medications should never be abruptly discontinued due to risk of death.
What are benzodiazepines?
Aripiprazole belongs to this drug classification.
What is atypical antipsychotic?
What is a serum drug level?
A patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal may be prescribed this drug.
What is lorazepam?
A patient who requires loop diuretics should avoid this mood stabilizer.
What is lithium?
This NSAID should be avoided by patients taking phenytoin.
This medication is a typical anti-psychotic.
What is haloperidol?
The nurse will monitor this lab for a patient taking valproic acid.
A patient taking phenytoin likely suffers from this disorder.
What is seizure disorder?
The nurse knows that this type of anti-seizure medication is strongly contraindicated in pregnancy.
What is valproic acid?
Avoid caffeine while taking this medication.
What is methylphenidate?
Midazolam falls into this drug classification.
What is an anesthetic?
A patient with narcolepsy will likely be prescribed this medication.
What is methylphenidate?
Patients who suffer from this disease process should not be prescribed celecoxib.
What is cardiopulmonary disease?
The nurse will tell a patient to take zolpidem at this time of day.
What is right before bedtime?