GI
Coagulation
Anti-neoplastics
Hematopoietic System
Dyslipidemia
100
A mucosal protectant used to cover and protect gastrointestinal ulcers. This drug should be taken on an empty stomach for best effect.
What is sucralfate?
100
This class of drugs promotes the breakdown of fibrin in thrombi
What are thrombolytics?
100
What is the cell cycle?
100
The process by which the body uses growth factors to regulate the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What is hematopoiesis?
100
Statins should be given at this time of day
What is evening?
200
A medication for diarrhea that slows peristalsis and is available over the counter.
What is loperamide or bismuth salicylate?
200
Enoxaparin is this type of heparin
What is a low-molecular weight heparin?
200
The appropriate activities for a patient on immunosuppressant medications (Select all that apply.)
a. “I am going to the state fair with my friends.”
b. “I enjoy working in my garden to relax.”
c. “I will brush my teeth after meals.
d. “It’s OK to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.”
e. “I should get a new glass, if the one I am drinking from has been sitting out.”
f. “I should bath daily, using an antimicrobial soap.”
ABD
a. “I am going to the state fair with my friends.”
b. “I enjoy working in my garden to relax.”
d. “It’s OK to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.”
200
This bone marrow stimulant helps the body make white blood cells. This might be needed after the person has received chemotherapy or had radiation exposure.
What is filgastrim (Neupogen)?
Because of this bone marrow stimulation, some patients experience mild to moderate bone pain.
200
The generic drug which is the prototype for HMS-CoA reductase inhibitors (aka statins)
What is Atorvastatin or Lovastatin?
300
The priority prescribed medication that would be most effective for a patient experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea.
What is ondansetron?
300
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding precautions for warfarin?
a. "I'll be sure to eat more foods with vitamin K."
b. "I'll take aspirin for my headaches"
c. "I'll use my electric razor for shaving."
d. "It's okay to have a couple glasses of wine with dinner each evening."
What is c. "I'll use my electric razor for shaving."
300
The ratio of proliferating cells to cells in G0
What is growth fraction?
300
This medication can decrease the need for transfusions of packed red blood cells
What is erythropoietin alfa, or epogen?
300
A unique drug used which blocks the absorption of cholesterol
What is ezetimibe?
400
Long-term high-dose therapy of this drug causes reversible tardive dyskinesia.
What is metoclopramide?
400
A patient is post-cardiac cath and on a heparin drip. THe patient has a large amount of bleeding at the catheter insertion site. The nurse should anticipate administering this drug as the antidote for heparin.
What is protamine?
400
The proper way to dispose of chemotherapeutic drugs
What are wear gloves and place in yellow trash bin/bag?
400
The drug is essentially identical in structure and actions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a naturally occurring hormone
What is filgrastim (Neupogen)?
400
The mechanism of action for bile acid sequestrants
What is prevent the reabsorption of bile acids in the intestine? This increases the LDL receptors on hepatocytes which increases LDL uptake.
500
Methylcellulose, psyllium, and polycarbophil
What are bulk-forming laxatives?
500
Aspirin and P2Y12 adenosine diphosphate receptor antagonists have this in common
What is they are both anti-platelet medications?
500
The major toxicities of chemotherapy/cytotoxic drugs
What are bone marrow suppression, GI tract injury, nausea/vomiting, alopecia, reproductive injury, hyperuricemia?
500
The class of drugs indicated when a patient has thrombocytopenia caused by ITP or CKD
What are thrombocyte receptor agonists?
500
Three routine blood tests performed for patients on statins
What are, total cholesterol, LDL/HDL, triglycerides, liver function tests, CK enzymes?