Essential Meds

Question 1

Analgesic
Do not give with other anticoagulants
Stop taking before surgery
Do not give to children with viral infection (Reye’s Syndrome)

Answer 1

Aspirin

Question 2

Opioid
Respiratory depressant
Antidote: Naloxone

Answer 2

Morphine or other drugs ending in -ine

Question 3

Anticonvulsants
Gum hyperplasia
Regular dental check-ups
Monitor therapeutic levels

Answer 3

Dilantin

Question 4

Anti-inflammatory
Cushing-like symptoms
Immunosuppression
Hyperglycemia
Osteoporosis

Answer 4

Presnisone

Question 5

Anticoagulant
aPTT
Antidote: Protamine Sulfate

Answer 5

Heparin

Question 6

Anticoagulant
PT / INR
Antidote: Vitamin K

Answer 6

Warfarin

Question 7

Anti-parkinsonian

Treats extrapyramidal symptoms

Answer 7

Benztropine

Question 8

Anti-parkinsonian

Effective in the absence of tremors

Answer 8

Carbidopa/Levodopa

Question 9

Beta Blocker
Do not stop abruptly
Masks signs of hypoglycemia

Answer 9

Propranolol

Question 10

Potassium Supplements
Check labs prior to administration
NEVER give IV push
Caution with K+ sparing diuretic
Do not give with renal failure

Answer 10

Potassium Chloride

Question 11

Bronchodilator

Monitor therapeutic levels

Answer 11

Theophylline

Question 12

Bronchodilator
Monitor for tachycardia & tremors
May also decrease potassium levels

Answer 12

Albuterol

Question 13

Oncological Medication
Use extreme caution
Wear gloves and mask while mixing and administering

Answer 13

Chemotherapy

Question 14

Anti-gout
Increase fluid intake
Avoid organ meats
Pt will have increased urine output

Answer 14

Allopurinol

Question 15

Anti-gout
May cause bloody diarrhea if toxicity
occurs

Answer 15

Colchicine

Question 16

Constrict
Used with Glaucoma
Allows for drainage of aqueous
humor

Answer 16

Miotics

Question 17

Dilate
Avoid with Glaucoma - increased
intraocular pressure

Answer 17

Mydriatics

Question 18

Cardiac Glycoside
Toxicity
Visual changes (yellow/green halo)
Loss of appetite
Assess apical pulse for a full minute
prior to administration

Answer 18

Digoxin

Question 19

Anti-eclamptic
Used in Preeclampsia
Monitor deep tendon reflexes
Assess for respiratory depression
Seizure precautions

Answer 19

Magnesium Sulfate

Question 20

Diuretic
Potassium wasting
Monitor Potassium Levels ( K+)

Answer 20

Furosemide

Question 21

Diuretic
Potassium sparing
Monitor Potassium Levels ( K+)

Answer 21

Spironolactone

Question 22

Psychotropic
Therapeutic Range 0.8-1.2
fluid intake

Answer 22

Lithium

Question 23

Psychotropic
Avoid foods with Tyramine aged
cheeses, wine

Answer 23

MAOI’s

Question 24

Psychotropic
Avoid alcohol intake of any kind
(mouthwash, OTC cough syrups)

Answer 24

Disulfiram

Question 25

Obstetric
Assess uterus for tetanic contraction
(constant)
Monitor Fetal Heart Rate

Answer 25

Oxytocin

Question 26

Obstetric
Tocolytic (stop contractions)
Don’t give before 20 weeks
Monitor Fetal Heart Rate

Answer 26

Terbutaline

Question 27

Antifungal
IVPB Slow
Monitor for Renal Damage
 fluid intake
Assess K+ and BUN
Assess hearing

Answer 27

Amphotericin B

Question 28

Anticholinergic
GI - slows motility
Eyes - dilates pupils (avoid in
glaucoma)
Cardiac - increase heart rate
Resp - bronchodilation

Answer 28

Atropine