Deck 1 Flashcards
What is the primary risk associated with administering digoxin to a patient with low potassium levels?
Answer: Digoxin toxicity, as low potassium levels increase the risk of toxicity.
What is the primary risk associated with administering digoxin to a patient with low potassium levels?
Answer: Digoxin toxicity, as low potassium levels increase the risk of toxicity.
Which medication is primarily used for preventing pregnancy and carries a risk of blood clots, especially in smokers and obese individuals?
Answer: Oral contraceptives.
What is the mechanism of action of alendronate (Fosamax) in treating osteoporosis?
Answer: Alendronate prevents the breakdown of bones by inhibiting osteoclastic action.
What is the recommended administration procedure for alendronate (Fosamax)?
Answer: Alendronate should be taken while sitting at a 45-degree angle with a full glass of water, at least 30 minutes before breakfast.
Which medication is indicated for blocking androgenic receptor sites at the prostate level?
Answer: Bicalutamide (Casodex).
What is the primary action of Leuprolide (Lupron)?
Answer: Leuprolide suppresses pituitary gonadotropin.
What hormone is testosterone replacement therapy aiming to replace?
Answer: Testosterone.
Which diuretic type is associated with potassium wasting and can lead to hypokalemia?
Answer: Loop diuretics, such as furosemide.
What is the primary side effect associated with mannitol administration?
Answer: Pulmonary edema.
Which diuretic is potassium sparing and can lead to hyperkalemia?
Answer: Spironolactone (Aldactone).
What is the primary use of heparin and enoxaparin (Lovenox)?
Answer: Anticoagulation.
Which medication is used for thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke or pulmonary embolism?
Answer: Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA).
What medication is used to treat supraventricular tachycardia by temporarily stopping the heart to correct the heart rate?
Answer: Adenosine.
What is the primary side effect of beta-blockers?
Answer: Slower heart rates.
