Cardiac
What affect does St. John's Wort have on Warfarin?
Decreases effect
What is the mechanism of action for Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) ?
Decrease insulin resistance by enhancing glucose reuptake
My side effects are: Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, tachycardia....
What drug class am I ?
TCA's
How many mg a day can a patient take of Tylenol
(acetaminophen) ?
4000mg (4 g)
What is a high alert nursing consideration for the Paralytic agent Succinylcholine?
Monitor for hyperkalemia
What is the medication treatment for Afib/Aflutter?
Rate control: Beta Blockers & Calcium Channel Blockers
Rhythm control: Amiodarone
What is the peak for NPH insulin?
4-12 hrs
What neurotransmitter reduces anxiety?
GABA
What nursing intervention is required prior to administering Hydroxychloroquine?
Baseline EKG
What hormonal therapy should be avoided while taking medications to treat lupus, due to a risk of hyper- coagulability?
Oral contraceptives
What does blurred vision / yellow-green halos indicate?
Digoxin toxicity
What drug class works by blocking glucose reabsorption in kidneys (off-loaders)?
SGLT2 Inhibitors
ending in "flozin"
An increase in which neurotransmitter(s) can cause Schizophrenia?
Dopamine and Norepinephrine
What is the mechanism of action of hydroxychloroquine?
Decreases UV light absorption by skin
What medication is used in End of Life care, for terminal agitation/ Delirium?
Haloperidol
What medication increases contractility, renal perfusion and enhances urine output? Good for HF/ Cardiac Tamponade.
Dobutamine
What drug class works by stimulating post meal insulin?
Meglitinides (Repaglinide) & D-Phenylalanine Derivatives
Fluvoxamine belongs to what drug class?
SSRI's
What medical intervention is contraindicated when taking Methotrexate and Azathioprine (Immunosuppressants) ?
Live Vaccines
What medication(s) is used as palliative sedation in "End of Life" care?
Benzo's (Midazolam)
What medication is used to treat Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) and what are the contraindications?
Adenosine, contraindicated in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
What drug class does glypizide and glyburide belong to?
Sulfonylureas
Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, and tranylcyoromine all belong to what drug class?
MAOI's
What exam must a patient receive when starting hydroxychloroquine, and every six months after?
Eye exam
Why is Propofol the preferred sedative agent used for intubation and what is an important nursing consideration after administering?
Rapid on/off period which facilitates a smoother recovery and nurses should monitor for Hypotension