Name That Med!
This is the brand name Furosemide.
What is Lasix?
This medication class helps reduce fluid in the body and lower blood pressure.
What are Diuretics?
These medications lower blood pressure by helping the body get rid of extra fluid.
What are Diuretics?
Dizziness and fatigue are two common side effects of this medication class.
What are Beta-Blockers?
This vital sign, along with heart rate, should be monitored in residents taking beta blockers.
What is Blood Pressure?
This is the Genreic name for Lipitor.
What is Atorvastatin?
Lisinopril, Captopril, and Enalapril belong to this medication class
What are ACE inhibitors?
These medications lower cholesterol by blocking a substance the body needs to make cholesterol.
What are statins?
A dry cough is a possible side effect of this medication class.
What are Ace inhibitors?
This fruit juice should not be given with calcium channel blockers according to the textbook.
What is Grapefruit Juice?
This is the brand name for Losartan.
What is Cozaar?
Atenolol, Metoprolol, and Propranolol belong to this class.
These medications prevent platelets from gathering, reducing the chance of clots forming.
What are Antiplatelet Agents.
Swelling, flushing, and headaches are possible side effects of this medication class.
What are Calcium Channel Blockers?
Diuretics are commonly given at this time of day to reduce nighttime urination.
What is the morning?
This is the generic name for Coreg.
What is Carvedilol?
Amlodipine, Nifedipine, and Nicardipine belong to this class.
What are calcium channel blockers?
This Medication makes the hearts contractions stronger and more regular.
What is Digoxin?
Muscle pain, weakness, and dark urine may indicate muscle breakdown caused by this medication class.
What are Statins?
This blood test is routinely used to monitor residents taking warfarin.
What is PT/INR?
This is the brand name for Warfarin.
What is Coumadin?
Amiodarone belongs to this class of medications used to treat irregular heart rhythms.
What are antiarrhythmic agents?
This medication works against the effects of vitamin K to reduce clot formation.
What is Warfarin?
This potentially life threatening side effect of ACE inhibitors causes swelling of the lips and tongue.
What is Angioedema?
Nitroglycerin should not be taken by residents who use medications for this condition.
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