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Name a classic selective beta-1 antagonist
Metoprolol
dextromethorphan
What class of drug does lisinopril belong to?
Does lisinopril reduce or increase after-load?
Can potassium be increased or decreased with this drug?
ACEi
reduce
hyperkalemia
Long does warfarin usually take to affect blood clotting?
What test is used to look at efficacy?
3-4 days
PT/INR
What diuretic is prescribed for the first line treatment of hypertension? What class does this drug belong too?
HCTZ, thiazides
What non-specific beta-1 antagonist is used off label for performance anxiety?
propranolol
What does an expectorant do and can you name a drug example?
loosens and thins mucous, guaifenesin(mucinex)
Name an angiotensin receptor blocking agent
what adverse reaction could occur that can also be found in lisinopril?
losartan
angioedema
What blood thinner is used widely across the hospital for procedures, dvt prophylaxis and bridge therapy to other thinning agents?
What blood test is used to test efficacy?
unfractionated heparin
PTT
What electrolyte needs to be monitored in a patient taking the loop diuretic furosemide?
potassium, it can cause hypokalemia
Describe 3 receptors in the SNS that Epinephrine agonizes. What is the effect?
Agonizes
Beta-1=increased HR and contraction
Beta-2=airway dilation
A-1=constriction
Name a first generation and second generation antihistamine. What is the difference between the two?
diphenhydramine(Benadryl) (1st)
cetirizine(Zyrtec) (2nd)
Second generations produce less drowsy effects
Name 2 effects of digoxin?
Lowers HR
Strengthens contractility of heart
What anti-platelet drug is used after a cardiac stent procedure?
clopidogrel
what class of diuretic does spironolactone belong to and what electrolyte needs to be monitored?
Potassium sparing diuretics
can cause hyperkalemia, avoid high potassium foods
Name a beta-blocker that is non-specific that also has alpha blocking properties
carvedilol
What oral corticosteroid is prescribed for asthma? Bonus, can you name other uses of this drug?
montelukast(singulair)
allergic rhinitis
Name 2 cardiac dysrhythmias Amiodarone can be used for?
VT
Afib
What serious adverse effect can atorvastatin cause?
what organ can be effected and what enzymes are monitored?
rhabdo
liver liver enzymes can be elevated
What color does AZO turn the urine? Is it used to treat a UTI? Why is this drug prescibed?
Orange/red
no, abx is needed
relieve symptoms caused by irritation of the urinary tract such as pain, burning, and the feeling of needing to urinate urgently or often.
What nerve does atropine work on and what is its action on the heart?
The vagus nerve, blocks action of the vagus on the heart causing an increase in heart rate.
What combination inhaler is often prescribed for COPD?
Can you name the purpose of each drug?
laba+steroid
Does Nitroglycerin increase or decrease preload?
What action does NTG have on the heart?
What drug is contraindicated with the use of NTG?
Decrease preload
dilated coronary arteries, reduced workload
sildenafil, can cause life threatening hypotension
What should the nurse tell the patient to avoid when taking iron supplements?
What side effects should the nurse teach the patient about?
what vitamin increases the absorption of Iron?
antacids and calcium
green stool, constipation
vitamin C
what 2 antibiotics are often prescribed for uncomplicated UTIs?
What should the nurse educate the patient about adverse effects of these drugs?
nitrofurantoin(Macrobid)
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole(Bactrim)
These drugs are sulfa drugs and can cause an allergic reaction and an extreme reaction can be SJS