Cardiac Medications
Calcium Channel Blockers
The antidote to Warfarin is
Vitmain K
A common allergic reaction to vancomycin that usually includes a rash on the face, neck, and torso.
Red Man Syndrome
This medication treats stomach ulcers by protecting them from stomach acid and bile, giving the ulcers a chance to heal
Sucralfate
This class of medications binds to serotonin receptor sites, keeping serotonin in the synapses longer
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Prior to administering Digoxin, the nurse should check for?
apical pulse of at least 60 BPM
Aspirin, Clopidogrel/Plavix, and Integrillin work by inhibiting
platelet aggregation
Penicillins
Hyoscyamine, Solifenacin, Dicyclomine, and Hyoscyamine are examples of what type of medication?
Anticholinergics
This common OTC medication should be avoided for patients with severe hepatic disease
Acetaminophen
The nurse would question an order for Aldactone for a patient with _____kalemia.
hyper
This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy, due to its ability to cross the placenta and its ability cause maternal hemorrhage during labor
Warfarin
This type of medication can cause impairment of fetal bone and teeth development if used during pregnancy
Tetracyclines
Metoclopramide works by blocking _____, which speeds up the emptying of gastric contents, thereby reducing nausea and vomiting.
Dopamine
These types of medications increase glucose production and reduce insulin sensitivity, and therefore should be used with caution in patients with Diabetes Mellitus.
Corticosteroids
ACE Inhibitors decrease the levels of aldosterone, thereby promoting potassium retention. They should be used cautiously in patients with kidney disease and those with _________?
Diabetes Mellitus
Which lab should the nurse be monitoring for a patient receiving a heparin infusion?
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
Macrolides should be avoided in patients with cardiovascular disease, due to what potential adverse reaction?
Prolonged QT interval
A patient taking metoclopramide for acid reflux should watch for uncontrollable body movements, such as lip smacking, chewing motions, sticking the tongue out, etc. as these may be signs of ________, a serious side effect of the medication
Tardive Dyskinesia
These types of medications should be avoided for patients with a history of gastric bypass surgery
Oral NSAIDS
These drugs work by inhibiting the binding of epinephrine and norepinephrine to receptors, resulting in decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and reduced cardiac output
Beta Blockers
Tinnitus is caused by a very high level of ______, the active ingredient in aspirin
Salicylate
Side effects of this type of antibiotic include nephrotoxicity and permanent hearing loss
Aminoglycosides
The nurse should question an order for this type of medication for a patient who is also taking Plavix
Proton Pump Inhibitors
A patient experiencing this rare but life-threatening adverse effect of carbamazepine therapy should be placed in reverse isolation precautions
Agranulocytosis