- "___________________ is a common cardiac drug used to treat ________________" by increasing the pump of the heart
- Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) is contraindicated in a client who has "____________ _____________ as the drug cannot promote _________ for these clients"
- simvastatin has the major adverse effect of "_____________ which can later progress to __________________"
- spironolactone is a ______________ ________________ diuretic
- While administering simvastatin, a nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations as an indication of a serous adverse reaction that could require discontinuing drug therapy?
- _____________ is only used short-term to treat cardiac dysrhythmias
- SAFETY! Atropine is stimulating the CNS so it can cause excitement or confusion or drowsiness. Our patients need to have bedside rails up and be careful when operating vehicles.
- Ondansetron (Zofran) is one of the most commonly used antiemetic drugs especially for postoperative N&V, prior to chemo and prior to radiation. How does this drug work?
- Metoclopramide (Reglan) does have the possibility of creating serious side effects. What are these?
- Antiemetics are available in a variety of routes. What are these routes and how would you determine which route would be most appropriate for your patient?
- Lactulose (Chronical) is a laxative that is frequently used in patients with severe liver disease? Explain how this drug helps with this disease.
- Commonly used antacids are usually mixtures of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium-containing antacids. List 3 commonly used antacids containing these compounds:
- List the 2 main H2RAs that are used today and the route for administration.
- 1. Many cases of PUD are caused by the presence of the bacterium ________in the GI tract.
- Often times we tell patients to take a probiotic such as lactobacillus acidophilus if they are having diarrhea. How do probiotics help to control diarrhea?
- Sucralfate (Carafate) is a unique drug used to treat and prevent PUD. How does this drug work and when should this drug be administered?
- Parkinson's is more common in men over ___
- Drinking which of the following would cause an increase in plasma drug levels to a potentially toxic level even when the normal safe dose was used?a. Milkb. Waterc. Orange Juiced. Grapefruit juice
- An acidic drug with pKa of 4 is more likely to be absorbed from the GI tract where the pH is 6a. Trueb. False
- A pt who suffers from both hemiplegia and hemianopia could have had a ______