Respiratory
Name a Beta2 adrenergic Agonists used for Asthma or COPD
Albuterol
Swelling of the tongue can be an adverse effect of taking this antihypertensive medication
Lisinopril
This medication is used to stop a seizure and will cause drowsiness.
Diazepam
Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia are side effects from taking too much of this endocrine medication
Levothyroxine
A common side effect of this medication given for chemo-induced nausea is headache
Ondansetron (zofran)
Prednisone dosing is tapered slowly to discontinue it to prevent this disorder
Adrenocortical insufficiency
This beta-blocker medication given for hypertension is contraindicated in asthma patients
Propranolol
This seizure medication can cause overgrowth of the gums, interacts with many other medications, and once started is usually taken for life
Phenytoin
Once these medications are opened, they should be kept at room temperature for 30 days then discarded.
Insulin
This medication is given to terminal cancer patients to relieve pain and may need to be increased in dose with prolonged use d/t tolerance.
Morphine
You should avoid caffeine when taking this medication
Theophylline
Toxicity from this medication can cause bradycardia, nausea, and weakness.
Digoxin
This medication is used to treat dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease.
Doneprezil
TSH should be lower several months after regularly taking this medication.
Levothyroxine
Unusual menstrual bleeding can be an adverse effect of this type of therapy and needs to be reported to the provider.
Chemotherapy
This medication will prevent wheezing, open the airways, and decrease coughing
Albuterol
This natural alternative product is commonly used for its vasodilation ability to reduce blood pressure
Garlic
The first-line medication for Parkinson's treatment
Levodopa/carbidopa
This type 2 diabetic medication stimulates your pancreas to release insulin.
Glipizide
A patient being treated for cancer with methotrexate notices their gums are bleeding. What should be evaluated?
Platelet count
The client holds their breath for 10 seconds after inhaling this medication.
Albuterol inhaler (MDI)
Headache is an expected side effect of this medication
Nitroglycerin
This medication is primarily used as a anticonvulsant to treat seizures
Phenobarbital
This medication should be clear, if it is cloudy it should be discarded.
regular insulin
When taking methotrexate, what does the nurse teach the patient to prevent acute renal failure
drink 2 to 3 L of fluids each day