Cardiovascular Medications
This class of medications lowers blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This oral diabetes medication is typically the first-line treatment for Type 2 Diabetes.
What is metformin?
Patients allergic to penicillin may also have a cross-sensitivity to this class of antibiotics.
What are cephalosporins?
The opioid antagonist used to reverse respiratory depression from opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
This vitamin is given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders.
What is vitamin K?
Beta-blockers like metoprolol are contraindicated in patients with this respiratory condition
What is asthma?
A serious adverse effect of metformin that can lead to metabolic acidosis.
What is lactic acidosis?
This antibiotic is commonly used to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and is typically administered intravenously.
What is vancomycin?
This class of pain medications increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and should be taken with food.
What are NSAIDs?
The antidote for warfarin overdose.
What is vitamin K?
A patient taking digoxin should have this vital sign monitored closely.
What is heart rate? (Hold if HR < 60 bpm)
This type of insulin has an onset of 15 minutes and should be given right before meals.
What is rapid-acting insulin (e.g., lispro, aspart)?
The antiviral medication used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.
What is Acyclovir?
Acetaminophen overdose can cause toxicity in this organ.
What is the liver?
The drug classification of albuterol.
What is a beta-2 adrenergic agonist?
A common side effect of calcium channel blockers like amlodipine.
What is peripheral edema?
This class of diabetes medications works by increasing insulin release from the pancreas but carries a risk of hypoglycemia.
What are sulfonylureas (e.g., glipizide, glyburide)?
Fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin carry a black box warning for this serious side effect, which can lead to nerve damage and chronic pain.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for an adult.
What is 4,000 mg (4 g)?
This class of medications is used to treat GERD by blocking stomach acid production.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
This electrolyte imbalance increases the risk of digoxin toxicity.
What is hypokalemia?
The hormone that counteracts insulin by increasing blood glucose levels.
What is glucagon?
This antibiotic, commonly prescribed to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections, should be avoided in young children due to the risk of teeth staining and bone development issues.
What is tetracycline?
The IV analgesic commonly used in post-surgical pain that can cause respiratory depression.
What is Morphine?
This life-threatening condition results from excessive serotonin accumulation, often due to combining SSRIs with other serotonergic medications.
What is serotonin syndrome?