Cardiac
This class of drugs is used to reduce blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
What is ACE inhibitors?
Guaifenesin promotes increased ______
What is cough?
Or thinning mucus secretions or chest congestion.
This insulin type has no peak and works over 24 hours.
What is insulin glargine?
This tuberculosis medication can cause peripheral neuropathy.
What is isoniazid (INH)?
The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis
What is epinephrine?
Spironolactone is what type of diuretic?
What is potassium-sparing?
Salmeterol and formoterol belong to this drug class for long-term asthma control.
What are long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs)?
Metformin should be withheld before and after tests using this agent.
What is iodine contrast?
Fluoroquinolones can cause what skin issue?
What is phototoxicity (severe sunburn)?
This type of antidepressant is an adjuvant medication for neuropathic pain.
What are tricyclic antidepressants?
Examples: amitriptyline
Which beta-blockers are dangerous in COPD and asthma patients?
Hint: drug name or type of beta blocker
What is a nonselective beta blocker? Example: propanolol
Inhaled corticosteroids can cause?
What is thrush?
This hormone is used to treat Diabetes Insipidus.
What is Desmopressin?
Do not administer trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole to people with this allergy.
What is sulfa allergy?
Others: thiazide & loop diuretics, sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemics (glyburide)
The treatment for acetaminophen overdose
What is acetylcysteine?
This drug, used for cardiac arrhythmias, can cause pulmonary fibrosis with long-term use.
What is amiodarone?
Albuterol relieves bronchospasm by stimulating this receptor type.
What is beta-2 adrenergic receptors?
Levothyroxine can increase the effects of this anticoagulant.
What is warfarin?
This class of antibiotics can cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity, and includes gentamicin
What is aminoglycosides?
This medication controls mainly the positive symptoms of psychotic disorders.
What is haloperidol?
Others: Chlorpromazine, perphenazine, fluphenazine
What is the name of an oral nitrate?
Hint: not sublingual
What is isosorbide mononitrate?
Trade name: Imdur
This medication reduces inflammation in rhinitis.
What is decongestants? or What is phenylephrine?
Others: pseudoephedrine, ephedrine
This medication blocks the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
What is methimazole?
Other med: Propylthiouracil (PTU)
When administering vancomycin, infuse it slowly to avoid this reaction.
What is Red Man Syndrome?
Before starting a patient on lithium, the nurse should check baseline levels of this electrolyte.
What is sodium?