Drug Classifications
This class of drugs lowers blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
What are ACE inhibitors
This class of drugs ends in -olol
What are beta blockers?
These types of insulin may be mixed together in a syringe
What is NPH and regular
a dry annoying cough can be a side effect of these types of drugs
What are ACE inhibitors?
Always check these vital signs before giving a beta blocker
BP and Pulse
This class of drugs is commonly used to treat depression by blocking re-uptake of serotonin
What are SSRIs
This class of drugs ends in -artan
What are ARBs
This drug requires PT/INR monitoring
Warfarin (Coumadin)
This BPH drug can also be used for male pattern baldness
What is finasteride?
Which nervous system to alpha blockers affect?
SNS
This drug is a first line treatment for status epilepticus
What is Lorazepam (Ativan), Diazepam (Valium), or Midazolam (Versed)
This class of drug ends in -statin
What are Antilipidemics? or HNG-CoA reductase inhibitors
This electrolyte must be monitored when giving loop diuretics
What is potassium? (also sodium will be monitored, but potassium is the critical electrolyte)
Muscle pain and rhabdomyolysis can be caused by this class of drugs
What are "-statins"
This substance is known as bad cholesterol
LDL
This drug is known as a loop diuretic
What is Furosemide (Lasix)
This class of drugs ends in -xaban
Factor Xa inhibitors
The nurse should educate about the importance of balanced sodium in the diet with this drug.
What is Lithium?
This antidepressant drug can also be used for smoking cessation
What is Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
This blood pressure is considered to be normal (target) when evaluating & treating blood pressure
What is SPB <120 DPB<80?
This class of drugs reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system
What are Corticosteroids
This class of drug ends in -azepam
Benzodiazepines
The nurse knows that this class of drug should be used with caution in immunosuppressed patients
What are corticosteroids?
This class of drugs can cause fatal interactions if given with nitroglycerin
This type of angina comes and goes with exercise and at rest
What is unstable angina?