Suffix
Ends in -olol
What are beta blockers
An education to provide patients about orthostatic hypotension
What is make slow position changes
An electrolyte to closely monitor during diuretic therapy
Potassium levels
A complication to monitor for during any administration of a new medication
The drug class for Furosemide
Diuretic
Ends in -Statin
What are antilipidemics
A way for patients taking a diuretic to monitor for fluid retention at home
What are daily weights
Two crucial vitals to monitor before administering opioid medications
Respiration Rate and Blood Pressure
Using a soft toothbrush, electric razor, monitoring stool color
What are bleeding precautions
The drug class for enoxaparin
Anticoagulants
End in -Pril
What are Ace Inhibitors
What is increase fluid intake
A heart rate that would prompt nurse to hold a beta blocker
What is a heart rate less than 60
S/S to monitor in patients taking a bronchodilator
What are CNS effects
The antidote for Opioid medications
What is Naloxone (Narcan)
Ends in -azole
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
An education to be provided about daily use of decongestants
What is risk for dependency/rebound congestion
PT/INR
A superinfection that can occur during antibiotic therapy
The drug class for Naproxen
What are NSAIDS
End in -pam
What are benzodiazepines
An education to be provided for a patient wanting to discontinue a medication
What is tapering/ don't abruptly stop
Labs to check during Vancomycin and Gentamycin therapy
Peak and Trough level
A food interaction with MAOIs
What is tyramine
The drug class for Amlodipine