Antibiotics
The antibiotic used for Lyme disease
Doxycycline
What is the common prefix/ suffix for antifungal medications?
-azole
What is the antidote for aspirin?
Sodium bicarbonate
Medications used to stimulate labor
Uterotonics
Implement fall precautions for this cardiac medication
Furosemide
If someone is allergic to Penicillin, they may also be allergic to:
cephalosporins
Common prefix for local antibiotics
-caine
Antidote for acetaminophen
Acetylcysteine
What medication is used to prevent/ control seizures in mothers with preeclampsia/ eclampsia?
Magnesium sulfate
This cardiac medication can be administered by patch, ointment, and/or sublingual tablets.
Nitroglycerin
True or False?
Antibiotics can treat influenza A
False- Antibiotics do not treat viral infections
Common prefix for opiods
-done, -one
Antidote for insulin
Glucagon or dextrose
What is given to newborns to prevent conjunctivitis?
Erythromycin Ophthalmic ointment (antibiotic)
All cardiac patients should have at least two (2) of these
patent IV sites
What 2 things can help prevent a yeast infection and GI upset during an antibiotic course?
Probiotics & daily yogurt
Common prefix for bronchodilators
-terol
Antidote for opioids/ narcotics
Naloxone
Medications like Warfarin (Coumidin), Lithium, and ACE inhibitors should be avoided during pregnancy because they can cause birth defects. They are classified as _________________drugs.
teratogenic
Patients should be on continuous cardiac monitoring (telemetry) before starting this cardiac medication
Diltiazem
This is a common side effect of sulfa drugs
photosensitivity (sunburn/ sun sensitivity)
Common prefix/suffix for second generation antihistamines
-tadine, -tirizine
Antidote for Warfarin (Coumadin)
Vitamin K
Only rectal administration of this drug should be administered during postpartum hemorrhaging.
Misoprostol
Withhold a dose of this cardiac medication if the patient's pulse is below 60 bpm (adults)
Digoxin