chapter 22
This medication class is safe for pregnant women
a) ace inhibitors
b) calcium channel blockers
c) adrenergic drugs
d) bosentan
what is b) calcium channel blockers ?
this food reverses the effect of warfarin
a) milk
b) brazil nuts
c) orange
d)kale
what is d) kale ?
this inhaler is used for COPD patients
a) ipratropium
b) albuterol
c) salmeterol
d) all of the above
What is a) ipratropium ?
An individual taking the antihypertensive, clonadine, for blood pressure management. He forgets to pack his medication for his vacation and abruptly stops taking the medication causing this condition to occur.
a) dry, non productive cough
b) severe rebound hypertension
c) hypotension
d) renal insufficiency
what is b) severe rebound hypertension ?
This coagulant supports blood clot stability and formation
a) antifibrinolytics
b) antiplatelet
c) anticoagulation
d) thrombolytic
what is a) antifibrinolytics ?
A patient should avoid this item while taking xanthine medication such as theophyline.
a) smoothie with kale
b) bananas
c) coffee
d) cheeseburger
what is coffee ?
while taking this medication, you may find the capsule in your stool.
a) nebivolol
b) doxazosin
c) captopril
d) treprostril
what is b) doxazosin ?
this is the antidote for heparin.
a) ferrous sulfate
b) vitamin k
c) activated charcoal
d) protamine sulfate
what is d) protamine sulfate?
This is NOT a side effect of corticosteroids
a) nasal congestion
b) dry mouth
c) cough
d) fungal infections
what is a) nasal congestion?
These types of drugs are inactive until they are metabolized in the body to become active.
what is a prodrug?
These are the two paths of coagulation
what are extrinsic and intrinsic ?
A patient has a systemic fungal infection. This respiratory medication is contraindicated for use with the mentioned infection.
a) lekotriene modifiers
b) beta 2 antagonist
c) xanthines
d) corticosteroids
what is d) corticosteroids?
A nurse is about to meet with a patient who was just prescribed amlodipine(CCB) for hypertension. The following is an instruction the nurse would give regarding this medication.
a) avoid foods high in potasium while taking
b) monitor swelling in ankles and feet
c) take this medication on an empty stomach
d) report a persistant dry cough to your provider
what is b) monitor swelling in ankles and feet ?
A nurse is reviewing a patient's background before administering heparin (anticoagulant). This finding is a PRIORITY for the nurse to report to the provider before administering the medication.
a) patient reports mild headache
b) patient has history of hypertension
c) patient has active gastrointestinal bleeding
d) patient reports feeling anxious
what is c) pt has active gastrointestinal bleeding
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed albuterol for asthma. Which is NOT one of the side effects they may experience.
a) tremors
b) bradycardia
c) techycardia
d) drowsiness
what is b) bradycardia ?