Exam 1
This term is the time it takes for half of the original amount of a drug to be removed from the body
Half-Life
Allopurinol is a medication that is used in treating what condition
Gout
Aluminum and calcium containing antacids often cause this adverse effect?
Constipation
A patient taking metformin is scheduled for a CT with contrast. What action must the nurse take?
Hold the metformin for 24-48 hours prior to the procedure.
What dietary modification must be made for patients who are starting statin therapy?
No grapefruit juice
Two different drugs that share the same concentration of the active ingredient are known as
Bioequivalent
When administering Vancomycin IV, what is an important nursing consideration regarding infusion rates?
Infuse slowly over at least an hour to reduce risk of Red-Man Syndrome
What action does sucralfate have for the treatment of peptic ulcers?
Forms protective barrier over the ulcer to promote healing
What time of day should a patient be instructed to take their thyroid replacement medication?
In the morning prior to eating
What patient teaching would the nurse provide for a patient who will be self-administering enoxaparin?
Give subcu, abdomen-2 inches away from umbilicus, do not massage the site
A patient with cirrhosis will experience abnormalities in which phase of pharmacokinetics?
Metabolism
A patient began experiencing flu like symptoms 12 hours ago. What medication may be given in addition to symptom management?
oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Self-medicating with over the counter prilosec may result in....
masking serious symptoms of underlying diseases
A patient taking a GLP-1 starts to experience severe abdominal pain radiating to the back. What is the most likely cause?
Pancreatitis
Recall the antidotes for Heparin and Warfarin
Protamine sulfate and Vitamin K
What nursing assessment is imperative when administering a narcotic pain medication?
Respiratory status
What steps should the RN take when preparing to administer amphotericin B to a patient?
montelukast carries a black box warning for...
mood related changes
This type of insulin must be given within 15 minutes of eating a meal
Rapid-Acting insulin
What is a contraindication for a patient who is being prescribed propanolol?
Asthma-risk for bronchospasm
A sudden elevation in body temperature following receiving anesthesia is known as
BONUS: What medication is given to treat this?
Malignant hyperthermia
Dantrolene
What medications would you expect a patient to receive when arriving to the ER in an Acute Asthma Attack?
Albuterol nebulizer and IV corticosteriods
A patient's labs reveal high levels of ammonia due to liver failure. What medication may be used to lower these levels?
lactulose
List potential adverse effects of sulfonylurea medications?
Hypoglycemia, Nausea, Weight Gain
These three drug classes that fall under antihypertensives are also considered first line treatments for heart-failure
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Beta Blockers