Anti-Hypertensive Drugs
Which class of antihypertensive medications works by decreasing blood volume?
What is Diuretics
The doctor orders 0.5 mg of a medication for a patient. The medication is available in 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
What are 2 tablets
Which class of medications is used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity?
What are Thiazolidinediones
Which class of medications is used to treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal motility?
What are Opioid antidiarrheals
Which class of respiratory medications works by relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways?
What are bronchodilators
What is a common side effect of diuretic antihypertensive medications that requires monitoring?
What is Hypokalemia
A patient is prescribed 500 mg of medication every 8 hours. The medication is supplied in 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer for one dose?
What are 2 capsules
What is a common side effect of glucocorticoid medications like prednisone?
What is weight gain
What is a common side effect of proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole?
What is constipation
Albuterol is an example of which type of bronchodilator?
Which class of antihypertensive medications blocks the renin-angiotensin system?
An IV is ordered to infuse 1000 mL of D5W over 8 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?
31gtt/min
Which medication is used for the emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia?
What is Glucagon
Bismuth subsalicylate is an example of which type of gastrointestinal medication?
What is an antacid
What is a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like fluticasone?
What is oral thrush
What nursing intervention is important for patients taking antihypertensive medications?
What is monitoring blood pressure while sitting and standing
A patient is receiving 1500 mL of 0.9% NaCl over 12 hours. The drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min.
What is 42gtt/min
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of which hormone?
Which medication is used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease?
What is Mesalamine
Which medication is used for long-term control of asthma symptoms?
What is Montelukast
Which class of antihypertensive medications works by blocking calcium from entering the muscle cells of blood vessels?
What are Calcium Channel Blockers
An order is written for 2 liters of lactated Ringer's solution to infuse over 18 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. What is the required flow rate in gtt/min?
What is 37gtt/min
Which class of medications is used to treat hypothyroidism?
What is Thyroid Hormones
Metoclopramide is classified as which type of GI medication?
What is a Prokinetic agent
Tiotropium is classified as which type of bronchodilator?
What is an anticholinergic