Cardiac and Anticoags
The BP is les than 100/60.
How does the RN know when to hold an antihypertensive medication?
Fosamax
Which medication is taken weekly, on an empty stomach, to help with osteoporosis?
Acyclovir
What medication works against herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections?
Vitamin K given for cirrhosis
What is to decrease bleeding?
SABAs
Which inhalers are considered rescue medications?
Cough and angioedema
What are 2 major side effects of ACE Inhibitors?
To kill more cancer cells.
Why is it important to use multiple drugs to fight cancer.
ART is working
What is when the CD4 levels are up and the viral load is down?
Lowers ammonia and decreases asterixis
What is lactulose?
dopaminergics and anticholinergics
What are the 2 classifications of Parkinson medications
activase (Alteplase)
Which medication is likely to be ordered when someone has a stroke?
Bone marrow suppression
What is the major side effect of alkylating agents?
DDAVP
What medication is used to aid in DI?
NPH, Regular and Lispro insulins.
Which insulins can be mixed?
Abortive therapies for migraines
What are fioricet and imitrex?
Bleeding
What is the major side effect of plavix?
causes the body's cells to grow out of control
What is the effect of cancer on the body's cells?
What is tachycardia, heat intolerance, diarrhea?
Teach a family member to administer this medication if you are DM and unconscious.
What is Glucagon?
Side effects of hydantoin
What are peripheral neuropathy, gingival hyperplasia, bradycardia and arrhythmias?
Statins
Which type of medication works by interfering with an enzyme that synthesizes cholesterol?
Vitamin D
What vitamin works allows calcium to be used in the body?
Adrenocoritcal insufficiency treatment
What is hydrocortisone?
Glipizide
Which oral DM medication has a side effect of hypoglycemia?
Keppra use
What is to decrease seizure activity?