Insulins & Diabetes Meds
Which insulin is rapid-acting and should be administered 15 minutes before meals?
Insulin lispro (Humalog)
Which drug class ends in “-pril” and is known to cause a dry cough?
ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril)
Which antibiotic class is known for tendon rupture as a black box warning?
Fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin)
What is the reversal agent for opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
Which GI drug should be taken on an empty stomach to coat ulcers?
Sucralfate (Carafate)
Which insulin has no peak and lasts up to 24 hours?
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
What is the antidote for warfarin (Coumadin)?
Vitamin K
What must be avoided when taking tetracyclines like doxycycline?
Dairy products, antacids, and iron
Which medication is used as first-line treatment for Parkinson’s disease?
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
What is the lab test used to monitor unfractionated heparin?
aPTT
What is the most serious adverse effect of metformin (Glucophage)?
Lactic acidosis
Which respiratory medication is used for acute asthma attacks?
Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin)
Which antibiotic can cause "Red Man Syndrome" if infused too rapidly?
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
What type of pain is gabapentin (Neurontin) most commonly prescribed for?
Neuropathic pain
Which medication is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease by increasing acetylcholine?
Donepezil (Aricept)
Which insulin can be given intravenously?
Regular insulin (Humulin R)
What is a serious adverse effect of theophylline (Theo-24)?
Seizures or arrhythmias (due to narrow therapeutic range)
What is a common teaching for patients taking metronidazole (Flagyl)?
Avoid alcohol – disulfiram-like reaction
Which migraine medication causes vasoconstriction and is contraindicated in patients with CAD?
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Which leukotriene receptor antagonist is taken daily for asthma maintenance?
Montelukast (Singulair)
What are three key symptoms of hypoglycemia that patients should be taught to recognize?
Sweating, shakiness, and confusion
Which class III antidysrhythmic can cause pulmonary fibrosis and thyroid dysfunction?
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Which antibiotic class should not be used in children under 8 due to risk of tooth discoloration?
Tetracyclines
What side effect is most concerning with phenytoin (Dilantin) toxicity?
Nystagmus, ataxia, or gingival hyperplasia
Which medication used in Myasthenia Gravis increases acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction?
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)