CNS Drugs
anti-infective drug
respiratory drugs
cardio and renal drugs etc
nursing implication/pt education
100

Antidotes for opioid, benzo, acetaminophen, heparin, warfarin, digoxin

naloxone, flumazenil, acetylcysteine, protamine sulfate, vitamin K, digibind 

100

antibiotic that treats UTI

sulfonamides

100

ADE of antihistamine also called H2 blockers: Diphenhydramine

Anticholinergic effects (D.U.C.T)

  • Dry mouth
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
  • Tachycardia
  • Drowsiness
100

ADE of this drug are HYPOkalemia, HYPOnatremia, HYPERglycemia, ototoxicity

loop: furosemide 

100

a patient is taking antibiotic tetracyline, as a nuse you you should advise them to do what?

Avoid milk, dairy products, sunlight, and tanning bed

avoid giving before bedtime

200
a CNS drug that can cause liver damage

acetaminophen

200

ADE of this antibiotic are tendon rupture and C.diff infection

Fluoroquinolones: ciprofloxacin

200

give a client education about expectorant: guaifenesin

Increase fluid intake

Do not take other OTC cold products 


200

contraindication: asthma

noncardioselective 

200
a patient has been prescribed a nasal decongestant, what education is given

Avoid caffeine

Report fever or cough lasting longer than 1 week

Do not use more than 3-5 days

Prolonged use leads to rebound congestion

 

300

ADE of this drug are respiration below 12 per min, pruritus, and constipation (remember: low and slow)

opioid

300

this treats MRSA and C.diff

vancomycin

300

this drug stops or reduces nonproductive cough

antitussives

300

ADE are bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension, IMPOTENCE

beta-blockers: atenOLOL
300

an intervention/pt education for clients taking theophylline

Avoid caffeine, cola, chocolate

Initiate seizure precaution

400

a drug that can cause GI bleed, acute renal failure, and tinnitus

aspirin

400

ADE are metallic taste and dry mouth

Metronidazole

400

a short acting beta-adrenergic agonist use for ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACK

albuterol

400

ADE are cough, HYPERkalemia, angioedema 

ace inhibitors: lisinoPRIL

400

a client has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid: beclomethasone, advise them to do what?

Drink adequate fluids

Avoid excessive fatigue, heat, and caffeine

Provide a spacer if the client has difficulty coordinating breathing with inhaler activation.

Gargle and rinse mouth with lukewarm water to prevent oral fungal infections.

Use bronchodilator 1st then corticosteroid 2nd

Takes 2-3 weeks to see therapeutic effects

500

benzo and cyclobenzaprine are contraindication to which chronic condition 

glaucoma

500

name 3 drugs off aminoglycoside

  • Gentamicin
  • Tobramycin
  • Amikacin
  • Neomycin
500

1. monitor serum blood glucose level for this respiratory drug. 

2. which is first given for someone with bronchoconstriction beta2 agonist or this drug?

corticosteroid

500

do not expel air bubble for this drug

enoxaparin 

500

a client has been prescribed a loop diuretic:furosemide, advise them to do what?

take it in the morning

Weight client each day

Initiate fall precaution

Eat food high in potassium

Report urine less than 30 mL/hr

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