Muscle Relaxants
Hypotension, urinary frequency, CNS Effects are all adverse effects of which drug?
baclofen
The therapeutic serum range of Phenytoin is?
10-20 mcg/mL
Example of an angiotensin receptor blocker
losartan
What are the antidotes for heparin and warfarin?
protamine sulfate & vitamin K
Which electrolyte is most concerning with furosemide therapy?
A nurse is discontinuing baclofen. Why must this drug be tapered over 1-2 weeks?
To prevent hallucinations and psychosis
Abrupt discontinuation of antiseizure medications can cause this life-threatening condition.
Status epilepticus
Which diuretic is losartan often combined with for better blood pressure control
hydrochlorothiazide
What is the therapeutic INR range for warfarin therapy?
2.0-3.0
This diuretic is a first-line for hypertension
thiazide diuretics or hydrochlorothiazide
A patient develops malignant hyperthermia during surgery. What medication should be administered?
dantrolene
The nurse should monitor these systems when phenytoin levels are elevated.
Liver function, bone marrow, skin reactions, blood pressure
Before giving an ARB to a female patient, the nurse should ask which question?
When was your LMP?
This herbal supplement increases bleeding risk with warfarin significantly?
gingko
combining loop diuretics with an aminoglycoside can increase the risk of?
ototoxicity
dantrolene
At what time are statin drugs most effective?
evening
Which antihypertensive drugs are contraindicated in pregnancy?
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and renin inhibitors
What is the drug of choice for peripheral artery disease?
clopidogrel
drug classification contraindicated for those with frequent bladder infections?
thiazide diuretics
A patient is on baclofen and has a higher-than-normal blood pressure, what should the nurse do?
Administer the medication as prescribed.
Which food inhibits the CYP3A4 and can increase statin levels?
grapefruit or grapefruit juice
Which adverse effect is common for both ACE inhibitors and ARBs
dry nonproductive cough
This anticoagulant medication does not enter breastmilk and allows breastfeeding to continue?
heparin
What is the primary enzyme inhibited by statins to reduce cholesterol synthesis?
HMG-CoA reductase