Pain/Fever/Inflammation
How much acetaminophen can an adult take within a 24 hour period?
4 gs or 4000 mgs
What structure is directly involved in gas exchange during respiration?
Alveoli
What is a medication used for HTN that may cause increased cough and hyperkalemia?
Captopril
What type of heart failure causes pulmonary congestion and edema?
Left sided heart failure
What anticoagulant do you need to check aPTT?
Heparin
What organ metabolizes acetaminophen
The liver
What type of inhaler is considered a rescue inhaler?
Albuterol
What ARB has a black box warning stating if taken during: "pregnancy, it could cause death to fetus"
Losartan
What type of heart failure causes fluid to back up into the venous system?
Right sided heart failure
What anticoagulant comes in a pre-filled syringe and requires that we do not expel the bubble before injecting?
Enoxaparin (lovenox)
What is an adverse effect of long term use of NSAIDs
Increased risk of GI bleeding
What is an medication class used to prevent and treat inflammation of the airways
Corticosteroids
What CCB cautions against the use of St. John's Wart because it may decrease the effect of the med?
Amlodipine
What is an example of an ARB used for heart failure?
Sacubitril/valsartan (entresto)
What anticoagulant, vitamin K antagonist requires us to evaluate the INR before we administer it?
Warfarin (coumadin)
What lab would you look at for a patient on colchicine with renal impairment?
Serum Creatinine Clearance
What is a way to prevent thrush after use of fluticasone/salmeterol?
Rinse and spit after use
What is a nonselective beta blocker?
Propranolol
What medication do you need to take an apical pulse for at least 60 seconds prior to giving?
Digoxin
What antiplatelet medication prevents platelet aggregation and should be discontinued 7 days prior to surgery?
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
What aspect of a patients history may contraindicate the use of aspirin?
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Your patient has symptoms of dyspnea, pink skin, uses pursed-lip breathing and has a barrel chest. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Emphysema or pink puffer
What is the type of diuretic used to treat mild to moderate hypertension and requires adequate urine flow?
Hydrochlorothiazide
What medication is a loop diuretic that may cause ototoxicity?
Furosemide
What thrombolytic is administered within 3 hours of a thrombotic stroke?
Alteplase (tPA)