Musculoskeletal Drugs
The name of the prototype drug you are assigned that is classified as a Biologic DMARD.
What is etanercept?
A client with asthma develops tremors and tachycardia after using a rescue inhaler for shortness of breath.
What is albuterol?
A client taking this medication for allergic rhinitis should avoid driving due to sedation and anticholinergic effects.
What is diphenhydramine?
This opioid antitussive should be used cautiously in older adults due to increased risk of sedation, falls, and respiratory depression.
What is codeine?
Clients taking this biologic medication should avoid live vaccines and report signs of infection.
What is etanercept?
The important testing that is required before initiating biologic DMARDS therapy.
What is testing for TB?
This long-acting bronchodilator should NOT be used during an acute asthma attack.
What is salmeterol?
This medication for nonproductive cough should be avoided in combination with benzodiazepines due to risk of respiratory depression.
What is codeine?
Combining this non-opioid cough suppressant with an MAOI can result in serotonin syndrome.
What is dextromethorphan?
To prevent esophageal irritation, the client taking this medication should remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking it.
What is alendronate?
This drug reduces bone resorption and reduces serum calcium levels.
What is calcitonin-salmon?
A client develops white patches in the mouth after daily asthma maintenance therapy because they forgot to rinse after using this medication.
What is beclomethasone?
A client with uncontrolled hypertension should avoid this alpha-1 adrenergic agonist due to increased blood pressure.
What is phenylephrine?
This mucolytic should be stopped and the provider notified if the client develops bronchospasm during nebulization.
What is acetylcysteine?
To improve absorption and reduce kidney stone risk, the nurse should teach the client taking calcium supplements to do this.
What is increase fluid intake?
A medication for RA that cannot be used with ibuprofen.
What is methotrexate?
A client with glaucoma should use caution when taking this short-acting inhaled anticholinergic medication.
What is ipratropium?
To enhance the effectiveness of this medication, the nurse should encourage increased fluid intake.
What is guaifenesin?
A client taking multiple over-the-counter cold medications is at risk for accidental overdose of this sedating antihistamine commonly found in combination products.
What is diphenhydramine?
A client taking methotrexate states, “I drink a few glasses of wine each night to help me sleep.” The nurse identifies increased risk of this complication.
What is hepatotoxicity?
The medication given for osteoporosis that can have the side effect of jaw pain.
What is alendronate?
A client taking this leukotriene receptor antagonist should report mood changes or suicidal thoughts immediately.
What is montelukast?
Thinner sputum and easier expectoration indicate therapeutic effectiveness of this medication.
What is guaifenesin?
A 72-year-old client is prescribed codeine for a persistent nonproductive cough. The nurse reviews the chart before administering the medication. Which finding requires the nurse to hold the medication and notify the provider immediately?
A. The client reports constipation for 2 days
B. Respiratory rate of 10/min
C. The client reports mild nausea
D. Blood pressure of 148/88
What is a respiratory rate of 10 per minute?
A client taking weekly methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis reports severe mouth sores, fatigue, and easy bruising. The nurse suspects toxicity due to deficiency of this supplement, which is often co-prescribed.
What is folic acid?