General Medsurge Medications (moved to FCH)

Question 0

ADH replacements

treat diabetes insipidus

Answer 0

Vasopressin (Pitressin) 
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP)

Question 1

Bumetanide (Bumex) 
furosemide (Lasix)
Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide)- calcium Sparing
Aldactone (potassium sparing)
Mannitol

Answer 1

Diuretics

Question 2

Drives calcium back into the bones, decreasing serum calcium
treats osteoporosis

Answer 2

Calcitonin

Question 3

Antidote for magnesium

Answer 3

Calcium gluconate

Question 4

sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel) 
Os-Cal 
calcium acetate (PhosLo)
Treats hypocalcemia 
will bring serum calcium up

Answer 4

Phosphate binders

Question 5

Carries potassium and glucose into the cell anytime you give insulin worry about hypokalemia and hypoglycemia

Answer 5

Glucose and insulin

Question 6

Sodium and potassium have an inverse relationship. This medication will exchange sodium for potassium and bring potassium down the G.I. tract
treats hyperkalemia

Answer 6

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)

Question 7

Contains plenty of magnesium
Aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphogel)
magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesium)

Answer 7

Antacids

Question 8

Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
nizatidine (axid)

Answer 8

H2 antagonist

Question 9

Pantoprazole (protonix)

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Answer 9

Proton pump inhibitors

Question 10

decreases serum phosphorus levels, increasing calcium levels

Answer 10

aluminum hydroxide

phosphate binders - Sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel®), Calcium Acetate (PhosLo®)

Question 11

enhances absorption of iron

Answer 11

vitamin C

Question 12

vitamin found in animal products

Answer 12

vitamin B12

Question 14

worry about client’s BUN or creatinine (these drugs cause nephrotoxicity)
worry about any hearing loss (these drugs cause ototoxicity, which is irreversible hearing loss)

Answer 14

-mycins

Question 15

do not use dairy products with this medication because it reduces its effectiveness
can cause photosensitivity (use sunscreen)
worry about client’s BUN or creatinine (these drugs cause nephrotoxicity)
worry about any hearing loss (these drugs cause ototoxicity, which is irreversible hearing loss)

Answer 15

tetracycline (Sumycin)

Question 16

sedative

Answer 16

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Question 17

Can be absorbed systemically and can cause salicylism, which is characterized by dizziness and tinnitus, hyperpnea, and psychological disturbances; salicylic acid is not applied to large surface areas or open wounds because of the risk of systemic effects.

Answer 17

Salicylic acid

Question 18

systemic immunosuppressant

a. Reduces proliferation of epidermal cells
b. Can be toxic; causes gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea and ulcerative stomatitis and bone marrow depression leading to blood dyscrasias
c. Can be hepatotoxic; hepatic function should be monitored during therapy

Answer 18

Methotrexate

Question 19

An immunosuppressant that inhibits proliferation of B and T cells

b. Can be toxic and cause kidney damage
c. Used for severe psoriasis and reserved for use in those who have not responded to safer medications

Answer 19

Cyclosporine (Neoral)

Question 20

is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client should be informed that the medication will cause local discomfort and burning and that this is a normal reaction.
a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and can suppress renal excretion of acid, thereby causing acidosis. Clients receiving this treatment should be monitored for signs of an acid-base imbalance (hyperventilation).

Answer 20

Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)

Question 21

can elevate triglyceride levels. is a metabolite of vitamin A and can produce generalized intensification of isotretinoin toxicity. Because of the potential for increased toxicity, vitamin A supplements should be discontinued before

Answer 21

Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Question 22

is an antibacterial that has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, and yeast. It is applied directly to the wound to assist in healing. It does not stain the skin. used for burns.

Answer 22

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)

Question 23

drug-drug interactions occur with anticoagulants, oral hypoglycemics, and antihypertensives, with which medications?

Answer 23

drug-drug interactions occur with NSAIDs

Question 24

class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass, used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases.
anything that ends with -dronate
Alendronate (Fosamax) 
Ibandronate (Boniva) 
Risedronate (Actonel)

Answer 24

Bisphosphonates

Question 25

paclitaxel (Taxol), doxorubicin (Adriamycin)

Answer 25

chemotherapy drugs