Things I Should Know
This class of drugs ends in -PRIL.
What are ACE Inhibitors?
This is a recurrent complication in all antihypertensive medications.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
The antidote for warfarin
What is Vitamin K
This drug is a first line treatment for hypertensive crisis.
What is Nitroprusside?
Nurse finds pt cold, clammy, shaky and checks blood sugar. The nurse notes the patient is experiencing this condition:
What is hypoglycemia?
This vitamin's use can enhance iron absorption
What is Vitamin C?
The onset of Lispro insulin
What is 15-30 minutes?
A parent should never give their child the adult form of Pepto Bismol because of this possible adverse effect
What is Reye's syndrome?
This group of meds has the same therapeutic effects of ACE inhibitors but no adverse effect of dry cough occurs
What are the ARBS?
This patch must be placed on the testicles
What is Testoderm?
This oral laxative is given to patients with liver disease to decrease ammonia levels.
What is lactulose?
If this med does not work within 5 minutes, take another dose and call 911
Sublingual nitroglycerin
This insulin has a peak time between 4 and 8 hours
What is NPH?
This group of meds are used for angina, heart failure, MI, and its long term use can reduce peripheral vascular resistance
What are beta blockers?
For this class of drugs, monitor BP and HR at home.
What are Beta blockers?
This long lasting insulin has no peak time.
What is glargine?
This antihistamine can never be given IV
What is hydroxyzine?
This group of drugs decreases the workload of the heart by decreasing contractility, conductivity, and demand of 02.
What are calcium channel blockers?
This medication can be paired with antacids to help break up large gas bubbles
What is simethicone?
If you have a deficiency of this vitamin, you may show signs of Wernicke's Encephalopathy
What is vitamin B1 (thiamine)?
This group of meds has a low therapeutic index, causes blurred vision with halos, and includes digoxin
What are cardiac glycosides?
This GI drug class slows peristalsis and decreases gastric secretions.
What is anticholinergics?
The nurse teaches the pt about tapering off the meds, taking meds with vitamin D/calcium supplements, and adrenal suppression with this drug class.
What are corticosteroids?
This med has a therapeutic effect of blocking the conversion of T3/T4 in patients with hyperthyroidism
What is PTU (propylthiouracil)
The nurse gives this med in the morning alone without other meds for hypothyroidism.
What is levothyroxine?