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Diuretics
ACE Inhibitors & ARBs
Calcium Channel Blockers & Cardioglycosides
Beta Blockers
Miscellaneous
100
Potassium-sparing
What is the impact of spironlactone (Aldactone) on serum potassium levels?
100
PRIL
What is the suffix at the end of the generic name for most ACE Inhibitor medications?
100
PINE
What is the common suffix at the end of the generic name of most calcium channel blockers?
100
LOL
What is the typical suffix at the end of the generic name for most beta blocker medications?
100
Hypokalemia K+
What is a blood chemistry value which places a patient at high risk for digitalis toxicity?
200
Potassium levels K+
What is the blood chemistry which must be monitored if a patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix)?
200
SARTIN
What is the suffix at the end of the generic name of most ARB medications?
200
Slows heart rate - which allows more filling time for the ventricles; Increases cardiac contraction strength so that cardiac output is improved
What is the primary therapeutic effect that is intended when a patient receives digoxin (Lanoxin)?
200
Hypoglycemia
What is the blood chemistry value which can be masked by Beta Blockers?
200
Digibind
What is the drug which can be given to remove excess digoxin if a patient's levels are too high?
300
Ck daily weight and record Include potassium-rich foods if diuretic is not potassium-sparing Change positions slowly as orthostatic hypotension may occur
What is a component that should be part of the patient teaching for a patient taking a daily diuretic medication?
300
dry cough
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors - which is not actually dangerous for the patient?
300
Visual changes - seeing yellow halos around lights; nausea; confusion
What are signs or symptoms of excessive levels of digitalis - at a toxic level?
300
Pulse and BP
What are critical assessments which need to be conducted when patients are receiving a beta blocker?
300
Statins
What is a common drug category or classification which controls cholesterol levels?
400
4 mg/min IV push
What is the maximum rate of delivery (in mg/min) for IV push furosemide (Lasix)?
400
an ARB medication
What is the drug category which is recommended for patient's admitted with CHF based on CORE MEASURES?
400
2.0 or less
What is the therapeutic serum level of digoxin - maximum level?
400
Bronchoconstriction
What is an adverse effect of non-selective beta blocker medications?
400
Vitamin K
What is the antidote for a patient who has received excessive amounts of Coumadin?
500
hearing loss and/or tinnitis
What is the possible negative impact of administering furosemide (Lasix) too rapidly?
500
May elevate blood levels of Lithium
What is the drug which might show excessive increases in blood levels if the patient is taking both this drug with an ARB?
500
Nifedipine
What is a medication with dual applications - for management of acute hypertension as well as halting premature labor?
500
Cardioselective beta blockers
What is the type of beta blocker recommended for asthmatics and diabetics.
500
Protamine
What is the medication used as an antidote for a patient whose heparin doses have made his clotting times too much?