Med Suffixes

Question 1

-amil or pine =

Answer 1

Calcium Channel Blockers - arterial dilation and decreased BP
Therapeutic use: angina, HTN
Precautions: contra indicated for pt w HF, bradycardia or heart block - do not consume grapefruit
SE: constipation, tachycardia, edema
Interventions: monitor HR and BP
Education:

Question 2

-caine =

Answer 2

local anesthetics
Therapeutic use:
Precautions:
SE:
Interventions: 
Education:

Question 3

-dine =

Answer 3

anti-ulcer agents (H2 histamine blockers)

Question 4

-done =

Answer 4

opioid analgesics

Question 5

-ide =

Answer 5

oral hypoglycemics

Question 6

-lam =

Answer 6

anti-anxiety agents

Question 7

-oxacin =

Answer 7

broad spectrum antibiotics

Question 8

-micin =

Answer 8

antibiotics

Question 9

-mide =

Answer 9

diuretics

Question 10

-mycin =

Answer 10

antibiotics

Question 11

-nuim =

Answer 11

neuromuscular blockers

Question 12

-olol =

Answer 12

Beta Blockers - decreases CO, cardia excitability, and myocardial oxygen demand
Therapeutic use: HTN, angina, dysrhythmias, HF, MI
Precautions: contraindicated for AV block or bradycardia
SE: bradycardia, nasal stuffiness, bronchospasm
Interventions: hold if systolic BP <100 or HR <60
Education:

Question 13

-pam =

Answer 13

anti-anxiety agents

Question 14

-pril =

Answer 14

Ace Inhibitors
Therapeutic use: HTN, HF, MI
Precautions: caution w diuretics, monitor K
SE: non productive cough, hypotension
Interventions: monitor BP, monitor for angioedema

Question 15

-sone =

Answer 15

steroids

Question 16

-statin =

Answer 16

antihyperlipidemics

Question 17

-vir =

Answer 17

anti-virais

Question 18

-zide =

Answer 18

diuretics

Question 19

-sartan

Answer 19

ARBs
Therapeutic use: HTN, HF, MI
Precautions: caution w diuretics, monitor K
SE: non productive cough, hypotension
Interventions: monitor BP, monitor for angioedema

Question 20

Nitroglycerin, Enalaprilat, Nitroprusside, Hydralazine

Answer 20

Vasodilators
Therapeutic use: hypertensive emergencies
Precautions: hepatic or renal disorders, older people
SE: dizziness, headache, hypotension
Interventions: continuous ECG and BP monitoring
Do not mix nitroprusside

Question 21

Digoxin 0.8 - 2

Answer 21

Cardiac Glycosides - improves CO, stroke volume, and allows for ventricle refill
Therapeutic use: HF, A-fib
Precautions: Thiazide, loop diuretics, ACEs, ARBs, Calcium channel blockers can increase risk of toxicity and hyperkalemia
SE: N/V, halos around light or objects can indicate toxicity
Interventions: assess apical pulse 1min before adm, hold and notify HCP if pulse <60 or abnormal