UNIT1
Drugs
Drugs
Drugs
Drugs
100
A nurse may not have controlled substances in their possession unless.... (select all that apply) 1) They are administering them to a pt under a physician's order 2) The nurse is the official custodian of a limited supply of controlled substances on the unit 3) The nurse is the pt for whom a physician has prescribed the scheduled drugs 4) The nurse held the controlled substance in her pocket while awaiting for a pt to return from a diagnostic test and the pt will not be back for more than an hour
1,2, & 3
100
OLDCARTS
What is Onset, Location, Duration, Character, Alleviating/Aggravating factors, Radiating, Timing, & Severity
100
What are the key characteristics of metabolic syndrome?
What is presence of type 2 DM, Abdominal or central obesity, Hypertriglyceridemia, Low HDL, and Hypertension
100
What is the therapeutic range for digoxin?
What is 0.5-2
100
Drug is used to buffer pH of Hydrochloric acid
What are Antacids
200
The official source for American Drug Standards
The United States Pharmacopeia/ National Formulary
200
Treatment for Panic Disorder includes...
What is Behavioral Therapy, Benzos, SSRI's, TCA's
200
What Labs should you monitor while a pt is on Diuretic therapy?
What is Sodium and Potassium
200
UNLOAD FAST
What is Upright position Nitrates, Lasix, Oxygen, Ace Inhibitors, Digoxin, Fluids (Decrease),Afterload (Decrease), Sodium Restriction, Tests (BNP, ABG)
200
A pt over the age of 50 should take their Protonix (pantoperazole) with Vit. D and a Ca supplement for what reason
What is pt over the age of 50 are at an increased risk of fractures when taking protonix
300
Which of the following drugs fall under Schedule 4 drug class? (Select all that apply) 1) tramadol 2) emperin 3) Crack 4) midazolam 5) temazepam 6) phenobarbital
What is 4,5, & 6 remember these drugs do still have a potential for abuse but less than schedule 3.
300
Treatment for Phobias include
What is avoidance, behavioral therapy, Benzos, and Beta Blockers
300
What serious adverse effects do you need to warn your a pt about while they are taking an ACE inhibitor?
What is Angioedema, neutropenia, hyperkalemia, chronic cough, and birth defects
300
The six cardinal signs of heart disease
What is Dyspnea, Chest Pain, Fatigue, Edema, Syncope, Palpitations
300
What are the symptoms of GERD? Select all that apply. 1) Burning 2) Aching 3) Gnawing 4) Belching 5) Bloating 6)Regurgitation
What is 1,4,5,6 remember BBBR (LIKE BRRR W/O so many R's)
400
The study of drugs and their receptors and the series of event that result in a pharmacologic response
What is pharmacodynamics
400
Treatment for OCD includes
What is Behavioral and Psychotherapy, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine
400
Which pt should NOT be administered a Beta Blocker?
What is Asthmatic, PVD, Diabetics
400
ACTZ (acetazolamide) is used to treat which conditions?
What is intraocular pressure with glaucoma, reduce seizure activity in certain types of epilepsy
400
This enema should NOT be administered to a pt in a constant recumbent position
What is Lubricating Enema (Risk for Aspiration)
500
LADME (Liberation, Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion)
What is Pharmackinetics
500
Pt enters ER and states he can't eat, sleep, he feels fatigued constantly, he lacks motivation, and has quit his job. He also, states that he has been having a lot of suicidal thoughts and think the world would be better of without him. What is your priority? A) Food B) Sleep C) His Fatigue D) His lack of motivation E) He quit his job F) Safety and ask about a plan
What is F) Safety, He has had suicidal thoughts and he also stated that he thought the world would be better off without him. Your top priority would be the safety as of this point and also, ask him if he has a plan.
500
What drug is administered IV to treat hypertensive crisis?
What is hydralazine
500
spironolactone( Aldactone) and triamterene are known as
What is K sparing Diuretic (Way to remember K-Love)
500
Pt doesn't want to take medications for his constipation because he doesn't believe in taking pills or any medication of any kind. He asks what other suggestions you have for him? Which of the following would you suggest select all that apply. A) Nothing B) Drink 8-10 8 oz. glasses of water a day C) Increase your daily intake of fiber D) Suck it up Buttercup and take the medications your physician told you to E)Increase exercise F) Strain harder G) Herbal Tea called Smooth Move (Yes it's real and not a medication)
What is B, C, E, G
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