Exam 3 Meds

Question 1

Metformin Drug Class?

Answer 1

Antibiabetic

Question 2

Metformin Drug Use?

Answer 2

Type II Diabetes

Question 3

Metformin Nursing Intervention?

Answer 3

Promotes insulin sensitivity so watch blood glucose levels

If patient has IV dye, don’t give for 48 hours. Can damage kidneys

Question 4

Desmopressin/Vasopressin Drug Class?

Answer 4

Posterior Pituitary Hormone

Question 5

Desmopressin/Vasopressin Use?

Answer 5

Diabetes Insipidus

Question 6

Desmopressin/Vasopressin Nursing Intervention?

Answer 6

SLows the urine output so watch BP

Question 7

Levothyroxine Class?

Answer 7

Thyroid Hormone

Question 8

Levothyroxine Use?

Answer 8

Hypothyroid

Question 9

Levothyroxine Nursing Intervention?

Answer 9

Take 1 hr before or 2 hr aftter eating

Has to be adjusted

On it for life

Question 10

Pyridostigmine Bromide (Mestinon) Class

Answer 10

Cholensterase Inhibitor

Question 11

Pyridostigmine Bromide (Mestinon) Use?

Answer 11

Myasthenia Gravis

Question 12

Pyridostigmine Bromide (Mestinon) Nursing Intervention?

Answer 12

Increases muscle strength

Can cause seizures and bradycardia. Have Atropine ready to reverse effects