Mechanism of Action
This medication class works by blocking calcium channels, leading to vasodilation.
CCBs
This ACE inhibitor side effect often leads to discontinuation of the drug.
Dry cough
Always check this vital sign before administering beta blockers.
Heart rate
Patients taking nitroglycerin should sit down before use because of this side effect.
Hypotension (dizziness)
This medication class should be held in a patient with a potassium of 2.6
These drugs increase urine output by inhibiting sodium and water reabsorption in the loop of Henle.
Loop diuretics
Loop and thiazide diuretics can lead to this electrolyte imbalance.
Hypokalemia
Patients on warfarin should have this lab value monitored regularly.
INR
Patients on warfarin should avoid foods high in this vitamin.
Vitamin K
This medication may be held for patients with an INR greater than 3.
Warfarin
This class of drugs reduces myocardial oxygen demand by dilating coronary arteries and veins.
Nitrates (nitroglycerin)
This potassium-sparing diuretic can cause gynecomastia in men.
Gynecomastia
When giving IV potassium with loop diuretics, nurses must ensure it is never administered this way.
IV push
A patient taking beta blockers should not stop the drug suddenly because it can cause this heart rhythm.
Rebound tachycardia
Patients who are anuric should avoid taking this medication class.
Diuretics
This drug class works by blocking angiotensin II receptors, leading to vasodilation and decreased blood pressure.
ARBs
This anticoagulant can cause thrombocytopenia
Heparin
This medication should be stored in a dark place/bottle.
Nitroglycerin (nitrates)
Patients on spironolactone should avoid this seasoning.
Salt substitutes
Patients taking albuterol should avoid taking this medication class.
Beta blockers
This anticoagulant is both a thrombin inhibitor and factor Xa inhibitor.
Heparin
Beta blockers can mask symptoms of this condition in diabetic patients.
Hypoglycemia
The nurse plans to administer this medication to reverse heparin toxicity.
Protamine
ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be avoided in this patient population.
Pregnant patients
Got an infection? This medication class may increase your risk.
ACE inhibitors (specifically captopril)