Pharm Quiz

Question 1

Lanoxin

Answer 1

• Improves squeeze of the heart ; decreases pulse
• Parameter is HR of 60 and systolic BP 0f 90
  -end stage if HF
  -check pulse

Question 2

Lovenox

Answer 2

• Anticoagulant ( Sub-Q only)
  -Form of low weight Heparin
• prescribes based on weight

Question 3

Coumadin (Warfarin)

Answer 3

• Anticoagulant
• PT/INR value
• prevents Thrombosis, and embolisms
  -Antidote is Vitamin K

Question 4

Apixaban (eliquis)

Answer 4

• Anticoagulant
• Prevents thrombosis and embolisms
• asses bloody stool
  -A fib

Question 5

Dabigatran Etexilate (Pradaxa)

Answer 5

• Anticoagulant (PO)
  -reduces risk of stroke and treats embolisms
  -A fib
  -no labs needed

Question 6

Aspirin

Answer 6

• Antiplatelet
• Treats Heart Attacks

Question 7

Metoprolol

Answer 7

• slows heart rate
• Treats Tachycardia
• Antihypertensive
  -( beta blocker)

Question 8

Lisinopril

Answer 8

• hold if systolic is less than 90
• Used for BP
• doesn’t effect heart ratev
  -ACE inhibitor

Question 9

Nitroglycerin

Answer 9

• Antianginal ((PO, Transdermal, Sublingual (most common), Spray, or IV))
  -Used as vasodilator
  -Treats Angina
• contraindications: hypotension and H/A

Question 10

Furosemide (Lasix)

Answer 10

• Potassium loosing Diuretic (pulls)
  -treats Edema and hypotension
  -can cause hypokalemia

Question 11

Aldactone

Answer 11

• Potassium Sparing diuretic
  -can cause Hyperkalemia
• counteracts K+ loss induced by other diuretics

Question 12

Potassium

Answer 12

• electrolyte replacement
• Po or IV
  -NO bolus or push

Question 13

Clopidogrel

Answer 13

• Antiplatelet (PO)
  -Same as Aspirin but stonger

Question 14

Meformin

Answer 14

• Glucose sensitisor
• NO Blood sugar required before admin
  -Treats insulin resistance and Type II diabetes

Question 15

Insulin, Regular

Answer 15

• Short Acting
  -Administered Sub-Q and (IV Only)

Question 16

Insulin, NPH

Answer 16

-Intermediate Acting
-Administered Sub-Q

Question 17

Insulin, Novolog

Answer 17

• Administered Sub-Q
  -Fast acting

Question 18

Insulin, Lantus

Answer 18

• Long Acting
• Administered sub- Q

Question 19

T/F: all insulin have a contraindication for hypoglycemia

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Zosyn

Answer 20

-Antibiotic (IV)
- Contraindication allergies
- Treats bacterial infection

Question 21

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 21

-Thiazide Diuretic
- lowers potassium
- can cause hypokalemia
-not very potent

Question 22

Pantoprazole

Answer 22

• Antiulcer (PO or IV)
  -PPI
  -treats GERD

Question 23

Miralax

Answer 23

-laxative (PO)
- stimulates bowel and helps with constipation

Question 24

Levaquin

Answer 24

-Antibiotic (PO or IV)
- treats infections

Question 25

Vancomycin

Answer 25

-Antibiotic ( IV only)
-Measure peak and trough level
-Prescribed based on renal function

Question 26

Heparin

Answer 26

• Anticoagulant ( Sub-Q or IV)
• prevents clotting
  -Lab value PTT
• antidote s Protamine sulfate

Question 27

Diltazem

Answer 27

• Antihypertensive
• lowers pulse
• hold if systolic is less than 90 and HR less than 60
  -calcium- channel blocker)

Question 28

Amiodarone

Answer 28

-Antiarrythmic (PO or IV)
- Helps HR stay in rhythm
- Check HR
- routien lung and thyroid checks

Question 29

Atorvastatin

Answer 29

• Cholesterol lowering
• Contraindications- liver issues
  -Side effects: muscle and leg cramps
• avoid grapefruit juice