Drug Classes
SIDE EFFECTS/ADVERSE EFFECTD
NAME THAT MED
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
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PHARMACOKINETICS
100

Prednisone is a drug that belongs to this pharmacological classification 

What is Glucocorticoids or (Corticosteroids)

100

This drug causes an adverse effect commonly called "Red Man Syndrome"

What is Vancomycin?

100

This medication goes under the common name Tylenol 

What is Acetaminophen?

100

This classification of anti-inflammatories suppresses immune responses, leading to higher risk of patients contracting TB or HIV.

What are Gluticosteroids?

100

These drugs have the fastest rate of absorption

What are intravenous medications (IV's) 

200

Heparin and Warfarin are both high alert medications that belong to this drug class

What is Anticoagulants

200

ACE Inhibitors can cause this adverse effect, often seen as facial swelling

What is angioedema?

200

This medication helps lower cholesterol levels and is mainly composed with calcium 

What is atorvastatin? 
200

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This key ingredient, commonly found in beverages, is recommended to avoid when taking GABA receptor agonists, such as diazepam and lorazepam

200

Levodopa and Carbidopa (Sinemet) are combined so that Levodopa can pass through this barrier

What is the blood-brain barrier 

300

This class of anti-hyperglycemics contain the drugs: Glyburide, Glipizide, and Glimepiride.

What is Sulfonylureas

300

Enamel hypoplasia in children can be seen as a result from which antibiotic

What is tetracycline?

300

This medication is rapid-acting, binding to glycoprotein receptors.

What is Insulin Lispro

300

Patients who are being treated with this class of antibiotics are typically seen to have increased photosensitivity.

What are Tetracyclines?

300

These drugs need to be metabolized in order to produce therapeutic effects. 

What are prodrugs