Breathe Easy
What rescue inhaler provides rapid relief of acute bronchospasm?
Albuterol
Statins primarily lower which lipid component in the blood?
LDL cholesterol
Furosemide acts on which part of the nephron?
Loop of Henle
Losartan lowers blood pressure by blocking what receptor type?
Angiotensin II receptor
Prednisone should be tapered slowly to prevent what complication?
Adrenal insufficiency (Addisonian crisis)
What should patients do after using inhaled corticosteroids to prevent oral thrush?
Rinse mouth after use
What organ should be monitored for toxicity when taking statins?
Liver
Spironolactone can cause which electrolyte imbalance?
Hyperkalemia
Clonidine is best administered using what route for long-term therapy?
Transdermal patch
Codeine suppresses what type of reflex?
Cough reflex
Cromolyn sodium prevents asthma attacks by stabilizing what type of cell?
Mast cells
What common adverse effect can indicate statin-induced myopathy?
Muscle pain/weakness
Hydrochlorothiazide can increase which common lab value?
Blood glucose
Hydralazine acts by directly relaxing what?
Arteriolar smooth muscle
Guaifenesin works best when the patient does what?
Drink plenty of fluids
Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic range; toxicity may cause what symptom?
or arrhythmias
When should statins be taken to maximize effectiveness?
At bedtime
What symptom indicates excessive diuresis and potential hypovolemia?
Dizziness or hypotension
Atenolol should be used cautiously in patients with what chronic condition?
Asthma or COPD
Phenylephrine is contraindicated in patients with what condition?
Hypertension
Montelukast should be taken at what time of day for best effect?
In the evening
Grapefruit juice should be avoided with statins because it can increase what risk?
Toxicity due to increased serum levels
What time of day should diuretics be taken to prevent nocturia?
In the Morning
Nifedipine overdose can lead to what cardiac emergency?
Severe hypotension or bradycardia
What patient teaching is most important when taking tamsulosin?
Change positions slowly (orthostatic hypotension risk)