Up the "Anti"
A patient takes atorvastatin to lower this substance in the blood
What is cholesterol?
This drug is given to reverse an opioid overdose
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
Bisacodyl and docusate sodium are types of this class of medication
What are laxatives?
Drugs that end in "-pril"
What are ACE inhibitors?
This Diuretic is potassium-sparing
What is Spironolactone?
SSRIs like sertraline and fluoxetine increase levels of this neurotransmitter in the brain
What is serotonin?
After giving IV morphine, the nurse notes a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min, the first nursing action should be this
What is stop the infusion and stimulate/assess the patient before administering naloxone?
Antiemetics like metoclopramide, ondansetron, promethazine treat...
What is nausea and vomiting
What the ACE in ACE inhibitors stands for
What is Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme?
Loop diuretics like furosemide act on this part of the nephron
What is the loop of Henle?
This medication contradicts vitamin K and aspirin
What is Warfarin?
Long-term opioid use may cause constipation by reducing this aspect of gastrointestinal physiology
What is peristaltic motility or bowel smooth-muscle contraction?
This medication class decreases the production of gastric acid
What is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI)? (omeprazole and pantoprazole)
Beta-blockers like metoprolol reduce heart rate by blocking these receptors
What are beta-adrenergic receptors?
A patient on spironolactone reports irregular heartbeat and weakness, This is the suspected electrolyte imbalance
What is Hyperkalemia?
When combining SSRIs and MAOIs, patients risk developing this potentially fatal condition characterized by hyperreflexia, agitation, and fever
What is serotonin syndrome?
Long-term opioid therapy leading to the patient needing higher doses to achieve the same effect
What is opiod tolerance?
Patients abusing stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl risk this condition where the bowel no longer functions properly without the drug
What is cathartic colon or laxative dependency?
This ACE inhibitor is known for causing a persistent, dry cough due to increased bradykinin levels
What is lisinopril?
Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hyperglycemia by affecting this process in the pancreas
What is decreased insulin release or glucose tolerance?
Enoxaparin should be injected in this specific location, and patients should not do this action afterward to avoid bruising
What is the abdomen 2 inches from the umbilicus (SQ), and do not rub the site?
Abrupt discontinuation of opioids in a physically dependent patient can cause this cluster of symptoms, including sweating, diarrhea, anxiety, and muscle cramps
What is opioid withdrawal?
Long-term use of metoclopramide can lead to depletion of this neurotransmitter in the basal ganglia, similar to Parkinson’s disease
What is dopamine?
Calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers should not be used together in patients with this cardiac rhythm condition.
What is heart block or severe bradycardia?
When giving furosemide IV too quickly, nurses must monitor for this potentially irreversible adverse effect
What is ototoxicity (hearing loss)?