First Pharm Quiz

Question 1

Used for heart failure and slows heart rate. You should check the pulse. The parameters for giving this drug is a HR of 60 and BP of 90. Helps to improve the squeeze of the heart.

Answer 1

Lanoxin

Question 2

An anticoagulant that is given subcutaneously. This is a form of heparin

Answer 2

Lovenox

Question 3

An anticoagulant that also goes by the name Warfarin. You should always monitor the PT/INR with this. The anecdote is vitamin K

Answer 3

Coumadin

Question 4

These two anticoagulant drugs are given for A-fib and are useful as there is not routine monitoring. You would use these in venous clotting issues.

Answer 4

Dabigatran Etexilate and Apixaban

Question 5

An over the counter antiplatelet drug given to cardiac patients. Usually given in 81 mg does. Given for arterial blockages (heart attacks, strokes)

Answer 5

Aspirin

Question 6

An antihypertensive med given for tachycardia as it slows the heart rate

Answer 6

Metoprolol

Question 7

An ACE inhibitor for BP. Does not affect the heart rate

Answer 7

Lisinopril

Question 8

An antianginal drug used for vasodilation. Can be given sublingual, transdermal, IV, or spray. You give this in 3 does (1 does every 5 min). If you give a 3rd dose, the patient must go to the ER. Can cause headache and hypotension

Answer 8

Nitroglycerin

Question 9

A potassium losing loop diuretic

Answer 9

Furosemide

Question 10

A potassium saving diuretic that could cause hyperkalemia

Answer 10

Aldactone

Question 11

An electrolyte replacement given PO or IV. This cannot be given faster than 10 mEq/hr. The oral version of this electrolyte has to be dissolved, not crushed.

Answer 11

Potassium

Question 12

An antiplatelet that is known as super aspirin

Answer 12

Clopidogrel

Question 13

The only form of insulin given IV

Answer 13

Regular

Question 14

What is Fast acting insulin called?

Answer 14

Insulin, novolog

Question 15

What is intermediate acting insulting called?

Answer 15

Insulin, NPH

Question 16

What is long acting insulin called?

Answer 16

Insulin lantus

Question 17

An antibiotic given IV. Only major contraindication is allergies

Answer 17

Zosyn

Question 18

A diuretic that lowers potassium. Often tied to ACE inhibitors. Can cause hypokalemia.

Answer 18

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 19

A over the counter proton pump inhibitor that people take for gastric acid reduction

Answer 19

Pantoprazole

Question 20

An antibiotic given IV or PO

Answer 20

Levaquin

Question 21

An antibiotic given PO. Measured by peak and trough

Answer 21

Vancomycin

Question 22

An anticoagulant tied to Lovenox. Given for clotting. Measured with the use of PTT. The Anecdote is protamine sulfate

Answer 22

Heparin

Question 23

A calcium channel blocker. Also used as a BP drug but lowers HR. Given to rapid A-fib patients.

Answer 23

Diltiazem

Question 24

An antiarrythmic med used mostly for ventricular arrhythmic problems. Must do routine lung and thyroid checks.

Answer 24

Amiodarone

Question 25

A cholesterol lowering med that could cause liver issues as well as muscle and leg cramps/weakness.

Answer 25

Atorvastatin

Question 26

A drug used to treat insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics. Is a glucose sensitizer. Does not cause hypoglycemia directly.

Answer 26

Metformin

Question 27

This drug is given post-op frequently for constipation after anesthesia. Usually in a powder form that is mixed and usually works within 24 hours.

Answer 27

Miralax