Respiratory Drugs
This short-acting beta-2 agonist is the first-line rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm.
What is albuterol?
This medication increases contractility but must be held if HR is less than 60 bpm.
What is digoxin?
This ACE inhibitor commonly causes a dry cough.
What is lisinopril?
This lab monitors heparin therapy.
What is aPTT?
This medication is placed under the tongue for rapid chest pain relief.
What is nitroglycerin?
This leukotriene inhibitor is used daily for asthma control and may cause suicidal ideation.
What is montelukast?
This loop diuretic commonly causes hypokalemia.
What is furosemide?
This lab value may increase dangerously with ACE inhibitors.
What is potassium?
This lab monitors warfarin therapy.
What is INR?
Clients may take this many nitroglycerin tablets 5 minutes apart before calling EMS.
What is 3?
This anticholinergic inhaler decreases secretions and blocks muscarinic receptors.
What is ipratropium?
This potassium-sparing diuretic may cause hyperkalemia.
What is spironolactone?
This beta blocker should be held if heart rate is less than 60 bpm.
What is metoprolol?
This antidote reverses heparin overdose.
What is protamine sulfate?
This drug class lowers cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.
What are statins?
This expectorant thins mucus and requires increased fluid intake to be effective
What is guaifenesin?
This digoxin toxicity symptom includes yellow or blurred vision.
What is visual disturbances?
This adverse effect occurs when blood pressure drops after standing.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This antidote reverses warfarin overdose.
What is vitamin K?
This statin side effect causes muscle breakdown and dark urine.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
First-generation antihistamines cause this major CNS effect that increases fall risk.
What is sedation (drowsiness)?
This electrolyte imbalance increases the risk of digoxin toxicity.
What is hypokalemia?
ACE inhibitors block this hormone system to lower blood pressure.
What is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
This life-threatening heparin complication causes a low platelet count.
What is heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
Statins are contraindicated during this condition.
What is pregnancy?