Basics of everything

Question 1

All coagulation drug names

Answer 1

Heparin, warfarin, lovenox, rivaroxaban, fondaparinux, dabigatran, clopidogrel, aspirin, dipyridamole, alteplase

Question 2

Main coagulation drug side effect

Answer 2

Risk for bleeding.

Question 3

Specific side effect of heparin

Answer 3

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Question 4

Specific side effect of warfarin

Answer 4

Purple toes syndrome

Question 5

Contraindication of Warfarin

Answer 5

Pregnancy

Question 6

Contraindication of Heparin

Answer 6

Epidural

Question 7

Warfarin antidote

Answer 7

Vitamin K

Question 8

Heparin and LMWH antidote

Answer 8

Protamine

Question 9

What is the pharmacological action for anticoagulant drugs

Answer 9

Prevent clot formation

Question 10

What are the 2 antiplatelet drugs and what is their pharmacological action

Answer 10

Aspirin and Clopidogrel. Stop platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction

Question 11

What is the only drug that breaks up clots

Answer 11

Alteplase

Question 12

What needs to be monitored in hyperkalemia and hypokalemia

Answer 12

Cardiac problems (dysrrhythmias)

Question 13

What needs to be monitored in hypernatremia and hyponatremia

Answer 13

Neuro checks (lethargy, headache, confusion)

Question 14

Symptoms of hypomagnesemia

Answer 14

Tremors, spasms

Question 15

Adverse effects of potassium

Answer 15

GI including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Question 16

Symptoms of hyperkalemia

Answer 16

General fatigue, palpitations and paralysis. GENERALLY CARDIAC RELATED

Question 17

Symptoms of hypokalemia

Answer 17

Muscle weakness, hypotension, lethargy. Cardiac irregularities.

Question 18

Symptoms of hypernatremia

Answer 18

Cramps, headache, lethargy, possible intracranial hemorrhage.

Question 19

Symptoms of hyponatremia

Answer 19

Lethargy, hypotension, stomach cramps, seizures.

Question 20

4 types of diuretics

Answer 20

LOST - Loop, osmotic, spironolactone, thiazide

Question 21

Example of loop diuretic and pharmacological action

Answer 21

Furosemide. Increases effectiveness of kidneys (potassium wasting)

Question 22

Example of osmotic diuretic and pharmacological action

Answer 22

Mannitol. Increase thickness of filtrate in kidneys, decreases swelling and pressure in eyes/brain

Question 23

Spironolactone pharmacological action

Answer 23

Blocks effect of aldosterone, eliminates sodium and water. POTASSIUM SPARING

Question 24

Thiazide diuretic example and pharmacological action

Answer 24

Hydrochlorothiazide. Inhibits reabsorption of sodium chloride

Question 25

Patient education for diuretics

Answer 25

Daily weights. Slow position changes. I’s/O’s. Monitor potassium levels. Take in morning.

Question 26

Chemo side effects

Answer 26

Bone marrow suppression, GI discomfort, hair falling out.

Question 27

Chemo drugs (C) effect what

Answer 27

Cisplatin and Carboplatin. Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

Question 28

Chemo drugs (v)

Answer 28

Vincristine. Peripheral neuropathy

Question 29

Chemo drugs (b)

Answer 29

Bleomycin and Busulfan. Pulmonary fibrosis

Question 30

Chemo drugs (T/D)

Answer 30

Trastuzumab/doxorubicin. Cardiotoxicity

Question 31

Chemo drugs (CY)

Answer 31

Cyclophosphamide. Hemorrhagic cytitis

Question 32

Chemo drugs (M)

Answer 32

Methotrexate. Myelosuppression.