Acid-Controlling
Laxatives/Antidiarrheals
Antiemetics
Diuretics
CNS Depressant/Stimulants
Adrenergic/Cholinergic
Antiepileptics
Antidepressant/Mood Stabilizers
Antibiotics
Antiviral/
Antifungal
Antifungal
Antiinflammatory/Antigout
100
This proton pump inhibitor is commonly prescribed for GERD and works by irreversibly blocking hydrogen-potassium ATPase pumps in the stomach.
What is omeprazole?
100
A patient taking this antidiarrheal medication should be instructed to report tinnitus because this may indicate toxicity.
What is bismuth subsalicylate?
100
The class of medications that are indicated for motion sickness, pre-operative secretion reduction, nausea, and vomiting.
What are anticholinergics?
100
The nurse should instruct a patient taking furosemide to take the medication at this time of day to reduce nocturia.
What is early morning?
100
This drug is the only direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant and can cause hepatotoxicity.
What is dantrolene?
100
Adrenergic drugs effect this part of the peripheral nervous system?
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
100
The drug of choice to treat status epilepticus.
What is lorazepam or diazepam?
100
A priority assessment that is needed with a client is taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
What is suicidal thought or ideation?
100
The intervention that is the priority before beginning antibiotic therapy?
What is to obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity?
100
This antiviral medication is commonly prescribed to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections and shingles.
What is acyclovir?
100
The three properties shared by all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
What are antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory?
200
This medication class provides rapid relief of heartburn by neutralizing existing gastric acid but does not prevent future acid production.
What are antacids?
200
This medication lowers surface tension, allowing water and fats to penetrate the stool.
What is docusate sodium?
200
This medication has adverse effects of torsades de Pointes, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and serotonin syndrome.
What is ondansetron?
200
This diuretic decreases lithium excretion, which increases the risk of lithium toxicity when taken together.
What is furosemide?
Potassium sparing diuretics can also increase lithium levels.
200
This medication is often prescribed to treat narcolepsy.
What is modafinil?
200
This cholinergic agonist is commonly prescribed to treat urinary retention and stimulate bladder contraction.
What is bethanechol?
200
A priority safety adverse effect of antiepileptic medications.
What is suicidal ideation?
200
A patient prescribed phenelzine should avoid which foods.
What is tyramine-rich foods?
200
This medication increases the risk of sunburn and should be taken with 8 ounces of water.
What is a tetracycline?
200
The type of medication that may be prescribed for: 
What are antifungal medications? (clotrimazole)
200
A patient prescribed allopurinol develops a widespread rash with blister. The nurse suspects this adverse effect.
What is Stevens Johnson syndrome?
300
A patient taking this H2 receptor antagonist for peptic ulcer disease should be monitored for confusion, especially if they are older adults or have renal impairment.
What is famotidine?
300
The medication is prescribed when a client develops severe diarrhea following antibiotic therapy.
What is lactobacillus acidophilus?
300
This oral antihistamine antiemetic is frequently used to prevent motion sickness.
What is dimenhydrinate?
300
A patient taking spironolactone develops muscle weakness and cardiac irregularities. The nurse suspects this adverse effect.
What is hyperkalemia?
300
The class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat migraine headaches.
What is the "triptans" (Sumitriptan)
300
The indications for the use of mirabegron.
What is over-active bladder and urge incontinence?
300
A patient taking carbamazepine develops fever and a sore throat. The nurse suspects this hematologic adverse effect.
What is agranulocytosis?
300
This tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) may cause sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
What is amitriptyline?
300
The drug class that may be a possible contraindication to a client receiving a cephalosporin.
What is penicillin?
300
The condition that is a contraindication to ribavirin.
What is pregnancy?
300
This is the most common adverse effect associated with colchicine therapy.
What is diarrhea?
400
This proton pump inhibitor should be administered before meals and can decrease the absorption of vitamin B12 with long-term use.
What is pantoprazole?
400
A patient receiving loperamide for diarrhea develops abdominal distention and fever. The nurse's priority action is to assess for this life-threatening complication.
What is toxic megacolon?
400
This medication improves gastric motility and emptying, making them an ideal choice for those suffering from GERD.
What is metoclopramide?
400
This serious adverse effect may occur with rapid IV administration of furosemide.
What is ototoxicity?
400
This medication is used to treat muscle spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries.
What is baclofen (central-acting muscle relaxant)?
400
A patient taking oxybutynin reports difficulty urinating, dry mouth, and constipation. These symptoms are characteristic of this class of medications.
What are anticholinergics?
400
Behavioral adverse effects of this medication include irritability, anxiety, and mood changes.
What is levetiracetam?
400
Signs of toxicity for this drug include vomiting, diarrhea, slurred speech, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremors, or twitching.
What is lithium?
400
Which drug class of antibiotics is a prolonged QT interval problematic?
What is macrolides?
example: azithromycin
400
This antiviral medication is prescribed within 48 hours of symptom onset to decrease the severity and duration of influenza.
What is oseltamivir?
400
A patient receiving corticosteroids should be monitored closely for this endocrine adverse effect.
What is hyperglycemia?
500
A patient takes calcium carbonate frequently for indigestion. Excessive use places the patient at risk for this adverse effect.
What are kidney stones?
500
This bulk-forming laxative absorbs water into the intestine and is commonly used for long-term management of constipation.
What is psyllium?
500
This antihistamine antiemetic is available as a transdermal patch and is commonly used for motion sickness.
What is scopolamine?
500
This thiazide diuretic is frequently used as first-line treatment for hypertension.
What is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
500
This medication is considered the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.
What is flumazenil?
500
This alpha-adrenergic stimulator narrowing the blood vessels in the nose area, reducing swelling and congestion.
What is phenylephrine?
500
The first-line treatment for focal (partial) seizures and generalized seizures. It should not be taken with acetaminophen.
What is carbamazepine?
500
The supplement that has to be avoided while taking antidepressant medications.
What is St. John's Wort?
500
The antibiotic that can cause:
What is vancomycin?
500
A patient receiving fluconazole should have this laboratory value monitored periodically.
What are liver function tests?
500
A nurse is teaching a patient with gout who is prescribed allopurinol. The nurse would include this dietary instruction.
Avoid or Limit Foods High in Purines
- Liver
- Kidney
- Sweetbreads
- Sardines
- Anchovies
- Herring
- Mussels
- Scallops
- Tuna
- Beer and alcohol
600
Serious adverse effects of this medication class include agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and cardiac arrhythmias.
What are H2 receptor antagonist?
600
A patient prescribed lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy is receiving the medication primarily to reduce levels of this substance.
What is ammonia?
600
A patient receiving metoclopramide develops lip smacking and involuntary facial movements. The nurse suspects this serious adverse effect.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
600
The serious adverse effect of furosemide that starts with fever and redness and blisters on the skin.
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)?
600
The black box warning on benzodiazepines.
What is not combining them with opioids because of serious CNS depression?
600
A patient taking this alpha₁-adrenergic antagonist for hypertension or BPH should change positions slowly.
What is doxazosin?
600
The labs that should be monitored when a client is taking phenytoin?
What are phenytoin, CBC, liver enzymes, and protein (albumin) levels?
600
This atypical antidepressant is associated with weight loss and is commonly used as a smoking cessation aid.
What is bupropion?
600
The black box warning for quinolones.
What is tendon rupture?
600
An indication for the use of efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir.
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?
600
A patient taking an NSAID develops decreased urine output and elevated creatinine. The nurse suspects this adverse effect.
What is nephrotoxicity (kidney injury)?
700
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors has been associated with an increased risk of this skeletal complication, especially in older adults.
What is osteoporosis-related fractures?
700
A nurse should question the use of a stimulant laxative in a patient reporting severe abdominal pain because it may indicate this condition.
What is an intestinal obstruction?
700
A patient taking promethazine should be cautioned about this common adverse effect.
What is sedation (drowsiness)?
700
A patient has been taking furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. During a follow-up visit, the nurse notes dizziness when standing, dry mucous membranes, muscle cramps, and decreased blood pressure. These findings are most indicative of this common side effect associated with diuretic therapy?
What is fluid volume deficit?
700
This CNS stimulant is commonly prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
What is methylphenidate?
700
A patient taking bethanechol develops excessive salivation, sweating, and abdominal cramping. The nurse recognizes these are signs associated with this concern.
What is cholinergic crisis?
700
A patient taking valproic acid develops severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse should suspect this condition.
What is pancreatitis?
700
A patient taking venlafaxine should have this assessment monitored regularly.
What is blood pressure?
700
A patient prescribed metronidazole should avoid this substance during treatment and for several days afterward.
What is alcohol?
700
This antiviral medication is used to treat or prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in immunocompromised patients.
What is valganciclovir?
700
This NSAID medication can only be taken for five days because of associated gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney damage.
What is ketorolac?
800
A patient with GERD is prescribed omeprazole and reports taking the medication at bedtime with a snack. The nurse would provide these instructions to the patient.
What is take the medication 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast?
800
The nurse should question the administration of any laxative when a patient presents with severe abdominal pain and this condition is suspected.
What is an intestinal obstruction?
800
A patient taking this antiemetic may experience headache, constipation, and QT interval prolongation.
What is ondansetron?
800
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a patient with heart failure. The patient's assessment reveals a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg, potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L, and reports of dizziness upon standing.
Based on these findings, this is the action the nurse should take.
What is the nurse should hold the medication and notify the provider.
800
A 38-year-old patient weighs 220 lb (100 kg) and is 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall. The nurse calculates the patient's BMI as 36.6 kg/m². The provider prescribes this medication for short-term weight management that works by stimulating the central nervous system to decrease appetite.
What is phentermine?
800
This nonselective beta and adrenergic agonist is commonly administered during anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
800
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a patient whose serum phenytoin level is 22 mcg/mL. The patient reports dizziness and the nurse notes nystagmus and poor muscle control (ataxia). The action the nurse should take.
What is hold the medication and notify the provider?
800
A patient taking fluoxetine develops agitation, sweating, confusion, and muscle rigidity. The nurse suspects this adverse effect.
What is serotonin syndrome?
800
A patient receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics develops severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. The nurse suspects this condition.
What is Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection?
800
This antifungal medication is commonly prescribed for oral thrush and is available as a swish-and-swallow suspension.
What is nystatin?
800
A patient has been taking prednisone for several months to treat rheumatoid arthritis. During a follow-up visit, the nurse notes a blood pressure of 168/94 mm Hg, facial puffiness, and a 10-pound weight gain.
The nurse recognizes these findings are most likely related to this adverse effect of corticosteroid therapy.
What is fluid retention leading to hypertension?