Respiratory Meds
This prototype is a short-acting beta-agonist used for acute asthma attacks?
What is albuterol?
This antacid neutralizes stomach acid and is safe short-term.
What is mylanta?
This is the oral antidiabetic drug that reduces glucose production in the liver.
What is metformin?
This adverse effect is common to most insulin types.
What is hypoglycemia?
Educate patients taking fluticasone to do this after inhalation.
What is rinse mouth to prevent thrush?
This is the long-acting beta-agonist used in asthma maintenance therapy?
What is salmeterol?
This H2 blocker can cause gynecomastia as an adverse effect.
What is cimetidine?
This insulin is long-acting and taken once daily.
What is glargine?
This thyroid drug can cause liver toxicity and requires LFT monitoring.
What is propylthiouracil (PTU)?
This must be monitored in patients taking desmopressin.
What is sodium levels and fluid balance?
This corticosteroid is used as an inhaler for long-term asthma control?
What is fluticasone?
This PPI must be taken before meals to be effective.
What is omeprazole?
This rapid-acting insulin should be taken 15 minutes before meals.
What is lispro?
This antiemetic can cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
What is metoclopramide or prochlorperazine?
Levothyroxine should be taken during this time of day.
What is in the morning on an empty stomach?
This leukotriene receptor antagonist is used in asthma and allergies.
What is montelukast?
This GI protectant forms a barrier over ulcers and must be taken on an empty stomach.
What is sucralfate?
This drug class stimulates insulin release but can cause hypoglycemia.
What is sulfonylureas?
This osteoporosis drug must be taken with water and cannot lie down after.
What is alendronate?
This education should be provided to patients on calcium supplements.
What is take with vitamin D and plenty of fluids.
This medication must be taken first in an inhaled asthma treatment regimen.
What is albuterol? (rescue before steroid)
This drug used for NSAID-induced ulcers is contraindicated in pregnancy.
What is misoprostol?
This weight loss medication inhibits fat absorption and causes oily stools.
What is orlistat?
This adrenal drug must be tapered to prevent adrenal crisis.
What is hydrocortisone?
This should be monitored when a patient is taking fludrocortisone.
What is blood pressure and electrolytes?