Exam 1
This life-saving medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose.
What is Naloxone?
This drug is used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing the body's deficient thyroid hormone.
What is levothyroxine?
This rapid-acting insulin is commonly taken before meals to manage blood sugar levels in patients with Type 1 diabetes.
What is insulin lispro?
This beta-blocker, commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart conditions, should not be stopped abruptly to avoid adverse effects.
What is metoprolol?
Before administering medications, this is the patient identifiers you should confirm.
What is full name and DOB?
This nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) can cause serious gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney injury, and hypertension if used in excess.
What is ibuprofen?
This medication inhibits the production of new thyroid hormone and is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
What is propylthiouracil (PTU)?
This oral diabetes medication belongs to the biguanide class and can cause lactic acidosis as a rare but serious side effect.
What is metformin?
This class of drugs, such as lisinopril, is the first-line treatment for hypertension in patients with diabetes due to its protective effects on the kidneys.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This type of medication should not be chewed or crushed due to its special coating that allows it to pass through the stomach intact.
What is enteric-coated medication?
This common over-the-counter pain reliever is safe at doses under 4g/day but can cause hepatotoxicity if exceeded.
What is acetaminophen?
This hormone analog is used in the treatment of Diabetes Insipidus and can cause fluid retention and headache as side effects.
What is desmopressin?
This medication is used to treat severe hypoglycemia when a patient is unable to take oral glucose.
What is glucagon?
This calcium channel blocker, commonly ending in "-dipine," is used to relax blood vessels and increase blood flow to the heart.
What is nifedipine?
Patients should be instructed not to take this heart medication with erectile dysfunction drugs like sildenafil due to the risk of life-threatening hypotension.
What is nitroglycerin?
Linked to Reye’s Syndrome in children recovering from viral infections, this drug should not be given to anyone under 19 unless directed by a healthcare professional.
What is aspirin?
Known for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, this glucocorticoid is used in conditions like respiratory disorders and autoimmune diseases.
What is prednisone?
This sulfonylurea drug increases insulin production in the pancreas and is commonly used to manage Type 2 diabetes
What is glyburide?
This antiarrhythmic drug is used for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and can cause pulmonary toxicity as a side effect.
What is amiodarone?
Patients using inhaled corticosteroids should be taught this key step to reduce the risk of oral thrush.
What is rinsing their mouth after use?
This TB medication causes body fluids like urine and tears to turn reddish-orange and is hepatotoxic.
What is rifampin?
Long-term use of this class of drugs can cause side effects such as Cushing's syndrome, osteoporosis, and adrenal insufficiency.
What are glucocorticoids?
This insulin type is long-acting, typically administered once daily, and helps maintain baseline blood sugar control throughout the day and night.
What is insulin glargine?
This cardiac glycoside is used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation but has a narrow therapeutic range, with signs of toxicity including visual changes and bradycardia.
What is digoxin?
These antidotes are administered in cases of Digoxin, Opiates, Acetaminophen, Insulin/Sulfonylurea, and Benzodiazepines overdose, respectively.
What is Digoxin Immune FAB (Digi bind), Naloxone, Acetylcysteine, Glucagon, and Flumazenil.