Cardiac
This class of drugs, often used for hypertension, can worsen breathing problems in patients with chronic lung disease due to their effect on certain receptors in the airways.
what is Beta Blockers
These two antibiotics are used for critical infections
what is imipenem-cilstatin (carpanem) and azteronam (monobactam)
This medication causes severe bone pain that can be managed with NSAIDs or Tylenol
What is Filgrastim
This is a loop diuretic that causes high diuresis with side effects such as ototoxicity and hypokalemia
This class of drugs used to lower cholesterol can cause muscle pain, weakness, or even rhabdomyolysis, and may elevate liver enzymes—patients should report unexplained muscle tenderness right away.
what is statins
This is the earliest sign of digoxin toxicity (BONUS: what is the range for serum digoxin?)
Answer: what is anorexia
Bonus answer: 0.5-2ng/mL
This antibiotic requires monitoring of the troughs
what is vancomycin
This severe immune mediated complication causes a >50% platelet drop and paradoxical thrombosis
what is HIT syndrome
This mucosal protectant forms a gel-like coating over ulcers but does NOT decrease acid or treats H.pylori
What is Sucralfate
These are the two drugs that cannot be given with levapoda-carpidopa
what is MOAIs and vit. B6
This the MOA of adenosine
what is suppression of the AV node (temporarily stops heart to restart it!)
Amphotericin B deoxycholate is often called “ampho-terrible” due to these effects
what is renal impairment, organ failure, cardiac arrest, and respiratory arrest
This medication class cannot be taken with clopidogrel
what are PPIs (omeprazole) → it can cause GI ulcers/bleeding!
These are the primary assessments for FVO (several answers)
edema (systemic and lungs), high BP, daily weights, SOB, headache!
This drug stops WBC movement into areas with urate crystals to decrease inflammation
what is Colchicine
This electrolyte imbalance increases a patient’s sensitivity to digoxin and can trigger toxicity even with normal serum levels
what is hypokalemia
This antibiotic gives a disulfiram reaction if taken with alcohol
what is Metronidazole
This the monitoring used AND the expected serum range of warfarin
what is INR and 2-3
These electrolytes must be monitored when taking a thiazide diuretic
Na, K+, Ca++, and mag (sodium and potassium are decreased!)
Also monitor for hyperglycemia!
List a few symptoms of serotonin syndrome
confusion, dilated pupils, muscle rigidity, tremors, hypertension
A prolonged PR or QT interval on an EKG may indicate toxicity of this drug that is also an anti-arrhythmic
what is lidocaine
A client receiving cefazolin (Ancef) is scheduled for surgery. Which nursing action is correct?
A. Administer the dose immediately after the incision is made.
B. Give the medication 60 minutes prior to the first incision.
C. Hold the dose until the client reports postoperative pain.
D. Administer the drug with food to minimize GI upset.
B. Give the medication 60 minutes prior to the first incision.
A patient has been on heparin for 72 hours and is being transitioned to warfarin. The patient asks, “Why can’t I just stop the heparin today?” The best response is:
A. “Warfarin only works at night.”
B. “Warfarin takes several days to reach full effect, so you still need heparin coverage.”
C. “Heparin improves warfarin absorption.”
D. “Stopping heparin early reduces bleeding risk.”
B. “Warfarin takes several days to reach full effect, so you still need heparin coverage.”
These medications must be spaced 2 hours away from other drugs due to many interactions.
A. PPIs
B. Antacids
C. H2 blockers
D. Loperamide
B. Antacids
Hydrocodone is also used for which condition besides pain?
A. Seizures
B. Cough suppression
C. Urinary retention
D. Hypoglycemia
B. Cough supression