Medications to Memorize

Question 1

Potassium

Answer 1

Given to patients with low potassium (hypokalemia). Check potassium lab before administration

Question 2

Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene)

Answer 2

Treats hypertension. Check BP before administration. Check I/O’s

Question 3

Coumadin (warfarin)

Answer 3

Blood thinner used to prevent/treat blood clots. Check labs associated with clotting.

Question 4

Prevacid (lansoprazole)

Answer 4

Treats gastro-esophageal reflux (acid indigestion)

Question 5

Percocet (hydrocodone/tylenol)

Answer 5

Analgesic (pain med) for moderate to severe pain. Check pain score before and 30mins after administration

Question 6

Lopressor (metoprolol)

Answer 6

Treats hypertension. Check BP before administration

Question 7

Dilantin (phenytoin)

Answer 7

Anticonvulsant - given to treat seizure disorders and reduce/stop seizure activity

Question 8

Iron (FE)

Answer 8

Given to patients with low FE. Check FE lab before administration

Question 9

Digoxin (lanoxin)

Answer 9

Treats heart rate and rhythm problems (slows down heart rate). Check heart rate at apical. DO NOT GIVE if HR below 60 bpm.

Question 10

Lasix (furosemide)

Answer 10

Diuretic given to get rid of extra fluid in the body. Check I/O’s

Question 11

Multi-vitamin

Answer 11

Given as a supplement

Question 12

Colace (docusate sodium)

Answer 12

Stool softener for constipated patient. Ask patient about bowel movements before administration

Question 13

Erythromycin

Answer 13

Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

Question 14

Aspirin

Answer 14

Analgesic also can be used as a blood thinner