Drug Classes
These medications are used to treat depression and work by increasing the levels of serotonin the brain.
SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) - citalopram, escitalopram, sertraline, fluoxetine
This medication is often prescribed for type 2 diabetes and works by increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose production in the liver.
Metformin
What is the typical dosing range for furosemide (lasix)?
20mg-120mg PO/IV (typically 1-2 times per day)
One of the most serious side effects of this drug class is risk of bleeding, especially in older adults.
Anticoagulants
A patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting and has an order for ondansetron (zofran) PRN. What is one thing the nurse may want to review prior to administering this medication?
A recent ECG - QT prolongation
This class of medications include morphine and hydromorphone, and is typically used to manage moderate to severe pain.
Opioid Analgesics.
This medication is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism and works by providing synthetic thyroid hormone.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Pantoprazole is one example of medication within this drug class. It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
You can develop a stomach ulcer from taking too much of these medications.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Which lab value is to be monitored when a patient is taking Warfarin?
INR
This class of medication includes ibuprofen, naproxen and ketorolac, and is commonly used to relieve pain and inflammation.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
This medication is typically used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.
Levodopa/carbidopa
This is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose.
Naloxone (Narcan)
Which food are people recommended to avoid when taking statins (medication to lower cholesterol)?
Grapefruit
When a patient is taking furosemide, it is important to monitor this electrolyte closely.
Potassium
This class of medication facilitates the binding of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA at various GABA receptors throughout the central nervous system, helping to manage anxiety and seizures.
Benzodiazepines - diazpeam, lorazepam, midazolam
This medication is an NSAID that has antiplatelet properties and is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes by inhibiting platelet aggregation.
Aspirin (ASA)
What classifications of drugs typically end in "PRIL"?
ACE inhibitors - ramipril, enalapril, perindopril
This medication side effect is often caused by antipsychotic medications and is typically characterized by continuous spasms and muscle contractions, motor restlessness, rigidity, slowness of movement, tremor and irregular jerky movements.
Extrapyramidal Side Effects
It is recommended to take a patients apical heart rate for one minute before administering this medication.
Digoxin
These medications are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, angina and arrhythmias by blocking the effects of adrenaline on beta receptors in the heart.
Beta Blockers - bisoprolol, metoprolol, carvedilol
Hydromorphone is the generic name of this medication.
Dilaudid
Diltiazem, amlodipine, verapamil and nifedapine are all examples of medications within this drug class.
Calcium Channel Blockers
This anti-hypertensive drug class can have side effects of a dry cough and angioedema.
ACE Inhibitors
What is the antidote for warfarin?
Vitamin K