Drug Classifications
This classification of drug acts to inhibit cells involved in the inflammatory response of asthma or allergic rhinitis.
What is a glucocorticoid inhaler or nasal spray.
Upon checking a VS the nurse notes a BP of 126/79. The nurse describes this as pre-hypertension and recommends what.
What is lifestyle changes?
A patient taking Niacin for cholesterol reduction c/o dizziness and painful skin flushing. What is the nurse's response.
What is call the LIP to ask about decreasing the Niacin dose?
Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes possibly due to an allergy.
What is allergic rhinitis?
You educate your patient taking a beta-blocker on what possible interactions with alcohol.
What is discuss the effects of increased hypotension?
What classification of drug used to treat HTN and Angina acts to relax coronary arteries?
What is Calcium Channel Blockers (diltiazem)
While assessing your Asian American patient taking a beta-blocker she c/o dizziness. What will you do next.
What is take a BP and notify the LIP if it's low?
Your patient taking diphenhydramine has not voided for 8 hours. Describe your priority intervention?
What is assess the bladder for distension-use the bladder scanner?
90% of HTN cases with the cause unknown except for contributing factors is known as what type of hypertension?
What is primary hypertension?
This type of antitussive will not cause drowsiness.
What is benzonatate?
This class of drug prevents thrombus formation and is given post-op to prevent DVTs.
What is low-molecular weight heparin?
Your patient receiving atorvastatin c/o muscle aches. What is your priority concern.
What is Rhabdomyolysis-notify the LIP?
A patient arrives on your unit with a history of warfarin use. What labs should be monitored.
What is PT and/or INR?
The heart muscle weakens and enlarges while losing the ability to pump blood adequately.
What is CHF?
The overuse of which inhaled drug used to acutely treat Asthma can result in airway narrowing and bronchospasm.
What is albuterol?
The class beta-blocker is contraindicated for use with which decongestant medications.
What is pseudoephedrine containing tablets or nasal sprays?
The patient receiving digoxin c/o nausea, vomiting, and a headache. What is the priority?
What is assess for digoxin toxicity (request labs drawn)?
The patient arrives with stage 2 CHF and the LIP wants to give digoxin 0.75 to 1.25 mg P.O. over 24 hours in two or more divided doses q 6 to 8 hours. This is considered what speed of digitalization?
What is rapid digitalization?
Terminal lung bronchioles become plugged with mucus leading to a loss in fiber and elastin network in alveoli.
What is emphysema?
The combination of albuterol and ipratropium bromide (Combivent) act on COPD in what way.
What is increase the force or ability to exhale?
The nurse notices little white bumps and soreness of the patient's tongue. This might be due to what class of of inhaled medication?
What is inhaled glucocorticoids?
Your elderly hospitalized patient has started taking a diuretic. What is your priority for this patient.
What is prevent a fall from decreased blood pressure (orthstatic hypotension)?
Your patient has a nonproductive cough and has been prescribed an expectorant. What can the nurse do to assist with liberation of secretions.
What is encourage fluids?
Blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your heart and brain to narrow, block, or spasm.
What is peripheral vascular disease?
Patient teaching for use of the drug montelukast includes what.
What is: frequent lab draws,
avoidance of NSAIDS,
and once daily usage (either PO or inhaler)?