Labs
Side Effects
Classification
Actions of the Medication
Miscellanous
100
You patient is receiving Capoten (Captopril) in the AM which electrolyte imbalance would contraindicate the use of this medication?
What is Hyperkalemia
100
A patient develops worm-like movements of the tongue and slow, aimless, involuntary movements of the arms.
What is Tardive dyskinesia side-effects of haloperidol
100
The medication in the Advair Diskus that is a bronchodilator
What is Solumedrol
100
Insulin with the most rapid onset action
What is Lispro (humalog)
100
Things taught to a patient on a thyroid medication
What is Take does before breakfast to prevent insomina Check pulse hold medication if <100 Therapy is lifelong Avoid changing brands of medication follow up lab to monitor therapy at least yearly
200
Your patient is prescribed Zocor daily, which lab test should be cosely monitored while patient is on this medication?
What is AST and ALT
200
Patient is taking propanolol for recent on set of hypertension. This patient is at risk for developing......
What is bronchospasms
200
Drug of choice for angina (chest pain)
What is Nitrate
200
Alters the cation transport in nerve and muscle and may influence reuptake of neurotransmitters including sertonin receptors
What is Anti manics - lithium, tegretol, depakote
200
This medication/classification decreases preload and afterload, increases cardiac output, lowers blood pressure
What is ACE - lisinopril, captopril, enalapril, benzepril, etc.
300
Your patient is on a heparin drip for a DVT and is started on Coumadin. What labs should be monitored and for each medication?
What is PTT for heparin and PT/INR for Coumadin
300
Side effect of a patient with acute adrenocortical insufficiency
What is hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, anorexia, hypotension
300
Helps to control the inflammatory response and the immune response system. Name the classification and one medication in this classification
What is Corticosteroids - Prednisone, dexamethosone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, fluticasone
300
Decrease myocardial contractility therefore decreasing the workload of the heart
What is Calcium channel blockers
300
Stops the organism from growing
What is bacteriastatic
400
This lab will evaluate compliance with diabetic medications
What is HgbA1c
400
Your patient is receiving alprazolam for his anxiety disorder. The nurse was sure to teach ways to prevent this side effect from happening
What is orthostatic hypotension
400
In this classification the medication blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone - producing effects of angiotensin II at various receptor sites, including vascular smooth muslce and the adrenal glands. Name the classification and a medication in this classification
What is Angiotension II Receptor Antagonists - Candesartan, eprosartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan, valsartan
400
Helps maintain homeostasis or stability in body fluid composition and volume.
What is electrolyte supplements
400
Increases the force of contraction - makes the heart beat stronger and circulate the blood more effectively. For people with weak heart muscles.
What is Digoxin - Cardiac Glycoside
500
My patient is on furosemide which lab should I monitor closely
What is Potassium
500
Your patient is on Levothyroxine, which assessment data would support that he would need to increase his dose
What is constipation
500
Captopril and lisinopril
What is ACE
500
Slow the heart rate and strengthens the contraction
What is Inotropes
500
Indications for use include gout, DJD, moderate post op pain, bursitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and injuries that cause mild to moderate pain
What is NSAIDS - advil, motrin, nuprin, toradol, aleve
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