Riddle me this
I build muscle and bones, boost RBCs too;
but watch for acne, mood shifts, and a rising PSA in you.
Who am I?
Testosterone
Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the loop of Henle
Furosemide
Onset: 1 to 2 hr
Peak: 4 to 14 hr
Duration: 14 to 24 hr
NPH insulin
Antianginal
Which sign indicates therapeutic effect of antihypertensives?
A. Increased BP
B. Decreased BP
C. Increased HR
D. Edema
B. Decreased BP
I shrink the stream-blocking king’s big crown;
but beware of libido slowing down.
Who am I?
Finasteride
Broad-spectrum bactericidal medications with a high therapeutic index that treat a wide variety of infections.
Cephalexin
Onset: 0.5 to 1 hr
Peak: 2 to 4 hr
Duration: 4 to 12 hr
Regular insulin
Mood stabilizer
Lithium
A nurse is teaching a client about omeprazole therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. “I will take this medication after meals.”
B. “I only need to take this medication when symptoms occur.”
C. “I will crush the capsule before taking it.”
D.“I should take this medication before breakfast.”
D.“I should take this medication before breakfast.”
I chase herpes when blisters arise;
crystal kidneys need lots of supplies.
Who am I?
Acyclovir
Antagonizes vitamin K, thereby preventing the synthesis of four coagulation factors: factor VII, IX, X, and prothrombin.
Warfarin
Onset: 15 to 30 min
Peak: 0.5 to 3 hr
Duration: 3 to 5 hr
Insulin aspart
Sedative hypnotic anxiolytics: Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam
A nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin IV for a severe infection. Which assessment finding requires the nurse to notify the healthcare provider immediately?
A. Blood glucose of 110 mg/dL
B. Mild nausea after meals
C. Ringing in the ears and difficulty hearing
D. Heart rate of 88/min
C. Ringing in the ears and difficulty hearing
I'm quick to bring your restless sleep,
But habits formed may go too deep.
I'm not a benzo, though close in kin,
Sleepwalking might just do you in.
Used short-term to rest the night,
What am I that dims the light?
Zolpidem
promotes increased cough production by increasing and thinning mucous secretions. These actions allow clients to decrease chest congestion by coughing out secretions.
Guaifenesin
Onset: 2 to 4 hr
Peak: minimal
Duration: up to 24 hr
Insulin glargine
Stool softner
Docusate sodium
A client prescribed captopril for hypertension reports a persistent dry cough. What is the nurse’s best response?
A. “Increase your fluid intake.”
B. “This is an expected side effect of the medication.”
C. “Stop taking the medication immediately.”
D. “Take the medication with milk.”
B. “This is an expected side effect of the medication.”
For psychosis I was the pioneer,
But I can make your thoughts unclear.
I calm the mind, though movement's cursed,
Tardive signs might show up first.
Antiemetic too, in a pinch I’ll aid,
What antipsychotic drug has this trade?
Chlorpromazine
Beta1 -adrenergic receptor blocker that specifically targets cardiac cells to reduce heart rate, cardiac output, and blood pressure.
aPTT levels of 60 to 80 seconds during treatment.
Can take 8 to 12 hr, and full therapeutic effect is not achieved for 3 to 5 days
Heparin
Bulk formin laxative
Psyllium
A nurse is caring for a client who recently started paroxetine for major depressive disorder. Which assessment finding requires the nurse’s immediate intervention?
A. Reports dry mouth and mild nausea
B. States difficulty sleeping for the past 2 nights
C. Develops agitation, diaphoresis, and muscle rigidity
D. Reports decreased appetite and weight loss
C. Develops agitation, diaphoresis, and muscle rigidity