Renal Medications
Loop diuretics work primarily in this part of the nephron
What is the ascending loop of Henle
ACE-Inhibitors often cause a dry, persistant cough. What should the nurse consider this may indicate?
What is hypersensitivity?
Short acting beta 2 agonists like albuterol work by doing this
What is bronchodilation?
This common OTC pain reliever can cause liver damage in high doses
What is acetaminophen?
Millenials say 'LOL.' Gen Z says this instead
What is "I'm dead"/"I'm crying"?
This common diuretic can cause ototoxicity at high IV doses
What is furosemide?
This class of blood pressure medications ends in -olol
What are beta blockers?
Inhaled corticosteroids help asthma by reducing this process
What is inflammation?
This allergy medication class can cause drowsiness and anticholinergic effects
What are antihistamines?
Gen Z calls running errands a "side quest." Millenials call it this
What is an errand?
This electrolyte must be monitored closely when giving loop or thiazide diuretics
What is Potassium?
What is at night or bedtime?
This class of inhaler should be taken FIRST when a patient has more than one inhaler
What is a bronchodilator?
Nasal decongestant sprays used longer than 3 days can cause this
What is rebound congestion?
Millenials use 😂 for laughing. Gen Z uses this emoji instead
What is 💀?
The nurse should teach the patient to take diuretics at this time of day
What is in the morning?
This cardiac glycoside should be held if the apical pulse is below 60
What is digoxin?
This specific respiratory medication works by thinning and loosening mucus
What is guafenesin?
Patients with hypertension should avoid cold meds containing this ingredient
What is pseudoephedrine?
Gen Z says 'slay.' Millenials used to say this
What is yassss?
Potassium-sparing diuretics should not be taken with this food additive
What are salt substitutes?
This is the most dangerous early sign of digoxin toxicity
What are visual changes/halos/or blurred vision?
A patient using albuterol reports tremors and a racing heart, which indicates what?
What is the expected side effects of beta 2 agonists?
Daily use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen increases the risk of this serious complication
What is GI bleeding?
Millenials say "adulting." Gen Z says this instead
What is "Bro, I'm tired" or "This is too much"