Exam 2

Question 1

How does Albuterol Work?

Answer 1

short-acting bronchodilator

Question 2

What are three side effects of angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

Answer 2

Dry cough, angioedema, and hypotension.

Question 3

What are three things you cannot do to pantoprazole tablets?

Answer 3

break, crush or chew

Question 4

This transdermal medication used to treat motion sickness needs to be changed every 3 days.

Answer 4

scopolamine

Question 5

What could a patient be on diet restrictions with MAOI (monoamine-oxidase inhibitors)?

Answer 5

It can cause hypertension with tyramine-containing foods s/a aged cheese, smoked fish or meat, cured fish, red & white wine, and beer regular and non-alcoholic

Question 6

What is the most common side effect of fluticasone nasal spray?

Answer 6

Bad taste (FYI -Pregnancy category C)

Question 7

Is metoprolol a cardio-selective medication?

Answer 7

Yes, it is a cardio-selective BetaBlocker ‘lol’

Question 8

What three things does promethazine (phenergan) treat?

Answer 8

nausea, allergic conditions, and motion sickness

Question 9

Nitroglycerin may be taken for stable angina. What should you instruct your patient to do prior to taking Nitro?

Answer 9

Stop what you are doing and rest

Question 10

What age groups does rhythmic myoclonic jerking occur in with Lorazepam?

Answer 10

Preterm infants

Question 11

If a patient is prescribed both Ipratropium and Cromolyn, how many minutes would you wait before taking the two medications?

Answer 11

5 minutes - they are eye drop medications

Question 12

Spironolactone holds in, or spares, which electrolyte?

Answer 12

Potassium, avoid salt-substitutes with this med as they contain potassium

Question 13

What do you follow milk of magnesia with when administering it?

Answer 13

8 ounces of water.

Question 14

What is the normal range for potassium in the blood?

Answer 14

Potassium normal range is 3.5-5.3 mg/dL

Question 15

Which food is contraindicated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?

Answer 15

Grapefruit Juice

Question 16

What is the pharmacological class of Salmeterol?

Answer 16

Long-acting Selective beta-II Agonist

Question 17

What are the names of four common Calcium Channel Blockers?

Answer 17

Verapamil, Amlodipine, Nifedipine, and Diltiazem

Question 18

Outside of nausea reduction/GI motility, what is Metocloperamide (Reglan) used for?

Answer 18

Hiccoughs and Migraines

Question 19

What are the antidotes for Heparin and Warfarin?

Answer 19

Heparin Antidote - Protamine Sulfate

Warfarin Antidote - Vitamin K

Question 20

What is the organ toxicity can occur with tricyclic antidepressants?

Answer 20

Cardiotoxicity - dysrhythmias

Question 21

Which classification of respiratory medication has an adverse reaction of suicidal thoughts?

Answer 21

Leukotriene Modifiers - Monteleukast (Singular), Zafirlukast, Zileuton

Question 22

Nitrates are contraindicated while taking meds for which common conditions?

Answer 22

Erectile dysfunction

Question 23

List three adverse reactions to Calcium-Channel Blockers

Answer 23

headache, dizziness, flushing of the skin, arrhythmia, peripheral edema, and arrhythmia

Question 24

What anticholinergic side effects can occur with Ipratropium?

Answer 24

Urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, or blurred vision.

Question 25

What are signs and symptoms of Lithium overdose?

Answer 25

Giddiness, Slurred Speech, Muscular Weakness, Agitation, and Arrhythmias.

Question 26

Which drug classification does hydrazine fall into?

Answer 26

Nitrate.

Question 27

What is the generic form of Prozac?

Answer 27

Fluoxetine

Question 28

What are the adverse effects of tricyclic antidepressants?

Answer 28

Dry mouth, constipation, N/V anorexia, urine retention, and change in sexual function.

Question 29

What are the withdrawal symptoms of tricyclic antidepressants?

Answer 29

Nausea, headache, vertigo, malaise, and nightmares

Question 30

What is depression?

Answer 30

Characterized by overwhelming sadness, despair, and hopelessness

Question 31

What is the amount of time needed for the full effect of antidepressant medications to be felt?

Answer 31

it can take up to 4 weeks

Question 32

What is nausea, vomiting and diarrhea?

Answer 32

Common side effects of antibiotics

Question 33

What is birth control?

Answer 33

Taking antibiotics can make me less effective, you should consider a backup plan.

Question 34

What is tetracycline?

Answer 34

I should be used with caution in children under 8 due to the potential damage to teeth and bone.

Question 35

What is bacterial static?

Answer 35

I prevent the growth of bacteria, but do not kill it.

Question 36

What is a culture?

Answer 36

I should be taken before the administration of any antibiotics

Question 37

Respiratory failure

Answer 37

I am the main cause of death in opioid overdose

Question 38

Heroin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone

Answer 38

I am a semi-synthetic opioid

Question 39

I am 5 common side effects of narcotics

Answer 39

Constipation, lower BP, decreased respirations, decreased urine output, and nausea/vomiting

Question 40

Narcan

Answer 40

I am given in the case of an overdose

Question 41

Codeine

Answer 41

I am usually given in combination with acetaminophen

Question 42

Juice/carbs

Answer 42

I am given first when my blood glucose is 48

Question 43

Regular insulin administration

Answer 43

This occurs 20-30 minutes prior to meals

Question 44

Regular insulin

Answer 44

When giving 2 insulin preparations, I need to be drawn up first

Question 45

Regular Insulin

Answer 45

I am the only insulin that can be given IV

Question 46

Determir (Long-acting insulin)

Answer 46

This insulin analog has a high affinity for serum albumin

Question 47

Dry cough

Answer 47

I am a common side effect of ACE inhibitors

Question 48

Lower Blood pressure

Answer 48

I am a physical benefit of ACE inhibitors

Question 49

Conversion

Answer 49

I am used to block this with angiotensin I and angiotension II

Question 50

Angioedema

Answer 50

I am a life threatening side effect of ACE inhibitors