Sedative-Hypnotics
At least 30 minutes before bedtime.
How much time in advance should clients take melatonin?
Albuterol is a short acting inhaled beta 2 adrenergic agonist.
What type of medication is albuterol?
The class of codeine and hydrocodone
What is Opioids
Examples of loop diuretics
What is furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide, ethacrynic acid ?
Losartan, irbesartan, candesartan, olmesartan, telmisartan.
What are types of Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers?
Help treat anxiety disorders, seizure disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal.
What can a benzodiazepine be used for?
Tachycardia, Tremors, and Chest Pain
What are the common symptoms of beta 2 adrenergic agonists?
Medications that thin and enhance the flow of secretions in the respiratory passages
What is Mucolytics (acetylcysteine)
Therapeutic use of loop diuretics
What is emergent need for rapid mobilization of fluid? What is pulmonary edema caused by heart failure?
Blocking of calcium channels in blood vessels leads to vasodilation of vascular smooth muscle & arterioles of the heart.
What is nifedipine?
What medication is used for exercise-induced bronchospasms?
Medicine that has an odor that smells like rotten eggs
What is acetylcysteine?
Complications of mannitol
What is heart failure, increased intracranial pressure, and metabolic acidosis (electrolyte imbalance)?
First dose orthostatic hypotension, cough, hyperkalemia, rash, dysgeusia, angioedema, neutropenia.
What are complications of ACE inhibitors?
Never discontinue medication abruptly but instead taper off slowly.
What should clients never do when on benzodiazepines ?
Advise clients to inhale beta 2 agonists before inhaling glucocorticoid for bronchodilation and enhanced absorption.
What should be order should inhaled beta 2 agonists and glucocorticoid be?
Complications of antihistamines
What is sedation, anticholinergic effects, GI discomfort, respiratory depression, acute toxicity?
Management of blood pressure, excretion of edematous fluid (heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease), and prevention of kidney failure.
What are some indications for urinary medications?
Vasodilation, excretion of sodium & water with retention of potassium by the kidneys, & reduction of changes in the blood vessels & heart.
What do Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme-Inhibitors do in the body?
Loss of consciousness and the elimination of response to painful stimuli.
What is the expected pharmacological action of fentanyl?
Prednisone is a glucocorticoid that has many side effects such as bone loss, adrenal gland suppression, hyperglycemia, glycosuria, myopathy, peptic ulcer disease and infection.
What type of medication is Prednisone and why it's only used short term?
Medications contraindicated in clients who have closed-angle glaucome
What is Decongestants (phenylephrine, ephedrine, naphazoline, pseudoephedrine)
Dehydration, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia.
What are the complications of thiazide diuretics?
A nurse will monitor pulse frequently and will not give medication if below 50bpm.
What is a beta 1 adrenergic blocker? (propranolol/metoprolol)