Meds

Question 1

non–opioid analgesics

Answer 1

gi upset, bleeding, acetaminophen can cause liver disease

Question 2

opioid analgesics

Answer 2

N,V, constipation, decreases respirations so hold med if respirations are less than 12, anorexia, cramps

Question 3

antibiotics

Answer 3

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gets rid of good flora in gut causing yeast infections,
adverse- anaphylaxis / bone marrow suppression

Question 4

antihistamines

Answer 4

drowsy, dysrhythmias, dry mouth, hypotension

Question 5

antitubercular

Answer 5

liver disease

Question 6

antiviral

Answer 6

N, V, D,

adverse- nephrotoxicity and blood dyscrasias

Question 7

antifungal

Answer 7

N,V,D ,n ab pain, skin irritation, headache, fever, chills

Question 8

antiprotozoal

Answer 8

N,D, stomatitis, headache, fatigue, dry mouth

Question 9

corticosteroids

Answer 9

cushings (long term), increase blood glucose causing hyperglycemia

Question 10

anesthesia

Answer 10

flexion of arms, tremor, drowsy, restless, dystonia, akathesia

Question 11

antiemetics

Answer 11

masks other drug toxicity, dehydration

Question 12

antitussives / expectorants

Answer 12

vomit, dizzy, drowsy, bronchospasm, constipation

Question 13

anti gout

Answer 13

gi upset, D, ab pain, anorexia

Question 14

morphine sulfate side effects

Answer 14

urinary retention

Question 15

cephalosporin

Answer 15

rash

Question 16

tetracycline

Answer 16

discolored teeth

do NOT give with milk / calcium

Question 17

ciprofloxacin

Answer 17

only to 18 years and older

Question 18

colecoxib

Answer 18

NSAID, arthritis, increase risk for CVD, does NOT promote bleeding

Question 19

aspirin

Answer 19

tinnitus, thrombocytopenia

salicylate poisoning: tinnitus, disorientation, seizure, and metabolic acidosis