What drug class
Ventolin inhaler belongs to what class of drug?
bronchodilator
What is the trade name for Furosemide?
Lasix
Most common side effect for nitroglycerin spray?
headache and HTN
Prior administrating Digoxin, the apical pulse needs to be?
higher than 60 BPM
What medication is given for acute angina?
nitro spray/nitroglycerin spray SL
What drug class prevents thrombosis?
antiplatelet
What is the trade name for donepezil?
Aricept
What are the 3 main side effects for Niacin B3?
Itchy, headaches, turning red
Name 4 teaching points to a client who is taking Warfarin/Coumadin?
-use electric razor instead of straight blade
-use soft toothbrush
-monitor for bleeding/bruises
-keep pressure on injection site longer until clot forms
Can Lovenox injection (anticoagulant) be given SC or IM?
must be SC (subcutaneous)
Name 3 drug classes ASA/aspirin falls into?
-antipyretic
-analgesic
-anti-inflammatory
-anti platelet
What is the generic name for aspirin?
ASA (acetylsalicylic acid)
To high dose/to much fentanyl, patient may experience what main symptom?
lethargy
What lab tests need to be monitored when patient is taking Warfarin/Coumadin?
-INR/PT or PTT
What does PQRST stand for?
P=provokes pain (causes/makes it better or worse)
Q=quality (description)
R=radiates (location)
S=severity (?/10)
T= time (when did it start, how long does it last)
Ramipril belongs to what drug class?
antihypertensives
What is the trade name for Hydromorphone?
Dilaudid
What is a common side effect for Verapamil?
peripheral edema
When administering a bronchodilator and a steroid inhaler, which one is administered first?
Bronchodilator
Amitriptyline belongs to what class of drug?
Antidepressant
Quinidine can be a helpful drug for what drug class?
Cardiac Arrythmias
What is the trade name for Dimenhydrinate?
Gravol
What are 2 symptoms of digitalis toxicity?
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision
What is the most common drug given to someone who is diagnosed with Bipolar disorder?
lithium
What type of drugs are SSRI's?
antidepressants