Pharm Jeopardy

Have a Heart

100

This medication has an adverse effect of angioedema

Lisinopril

200

This common blood pressure medication has a common side effect of peripheral edema

Amlodipine

300

This medication class may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia. That’s no laughing matter…

Beta blockers 

400

Common symptoms of toxicity of this medication are nausea, vomiting, confusion, and visual halos

Digoxin

500

Hypokalemia increases toxicity risk for this medication

Digoxin

Take My Breath Away

100

This fast acting medication has common side effects of tachycardia and tremor

Albuterol

200

A common side effect of this common OTC medication for cough is drowsiness 

Dextromethorphan

300

This medication (or medication class) is commonly given orally or IV for patients experiencing acute asthma exacerbations 

Corticosteroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone)

400

This common OTC nasal decongestant is contraindicated in patients with hypertension 

Phenyleprine or Pseudoephedrine

500

This medication can be administered to rapidly decrease blood potassium concentration in hyperkalemic patients 

Albuterol

Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch

100

This type of insulin can only be given IV

Regular insulin (Humulin R or Novolin R)

200

This oral medication must be held prior to and up to 48 hours after for a patient receiving IV contrast

Metformin

300

This insulin is long acting and typically given at bedtime

Insulin Glargine or Lantus

400

If this medication is taken with alcohol, it can cause a disulfiram-like reaction

Glipizide

500

This medication is a hormone that can be administered subcutaneous, IM, or intranasally for severe hypoglycemia

Glucagon

Stat!

100

This medication is first line treatment for anaphylaxis

Epinephrine

200

This medication is given for signs of respiratory depression in patients who have taken opioids

Narcan or naloxone

300

This medication is the antidote for Malignant Hyperthermia

Dantrolene

400

This medication is used as an antidote for beta blocker overdose

Glucagon

500

This medication is given IV for symptomatic bradycardia

Atropine

Things That Cause Diarrhea

100

This medication can cause 'red man syndrome' when given IV

Vancomycin

200

This antibiotic has an adverse effect of ototoxicity

Gentamicin

300

This antibiotic (or class) carries a serious risk of tendon rupture

Ciprofloxacin or Fluroquinolones

400

Patient education for this medication should include avoiding alcohol due to causing a disulfiram-like reaction

Metronidazole

500

This medication class carries a 10% risk of allergic reaction if the patient has an existing allergy to pencillin

Cephalosporins