PHARM_Q's

Question 1

In case of an allergic reaction to a blood transfusion, which medications would you give? ___ ____ _____

Answer 1

Epinephrine, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Corticosteroid.

Question 2

Diphenhydramine is an _____

Answer 2

antihistamine– can be used as premedication and treatment

Question 3

The maximum dose of Diphenhydramine

Answer 3

100 mg

Question 4

If you’re having a moderate to severe allergic reaction_____

Answer 4

Corticosteroids (methylprednisone)

Question 5

Most severe allergic reactions, you give __________

Answer 5

Epinephrine (for shock or bronchoconstriction)
- Both Alpha/Beta-agonist

Question 6

An NSAID can be taken in combo with a ________, to treat moderate to severe pain.

Answer 6

Narcotic Analgesic
- used to enhance pain relief provided by other analgesics

Question 7

Primary function of an NSAID?

Answer 7

Reduce Inflammation
- Treating pain caused by inflammation.

Question 8

For someone with Trichotillomania, what treatments are recommended for this disorder?

Answer 8

SSRI combined with psychotherapy

Question 9

For a patient taking Bumetanide (Loop Diuretic), what should you verbalize thats important?

Answer 9

weighing themselves daily; should be obtained first thing in the morning after voiding.

Question 10

Bumetanide (furosemide) is a ____ _____ ______.

Answer 10

Potassium wasting diuretic

Question 11

Steroids end in ‘______.

Answer 11

‘Sone
- Prednisone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisonefludrocortisone
- helps body respond to inflammation and stress (COPD, RA, Psoriasis, Lupus, Allergic rxns)

Question 12

steroids

Answer 12

anti-inflammatory;

Question 13

7 steroid precautions?
hint: S

Answer 13

1. Swollen (water/weight gain) “sudden, excessive, rapid”
2. Sepsis (low WBCs)- slow wound healing=fever/infection
3. Sugar will be increased (hyperglycemia) ( steroids increase sugar so we need ^ insulin)
4. Skinny ( osteoporosis
5. Sight (catarac risk)
6. Slowly taper off
7. Stress ( increase dose with increase stress)

Question 14

which two medications are considered CCBs?

Answer 14

nifedipine
verapamil

Question 15

Patient is taking Salmeterol, what class med should they notify the HCP about if they’re taking?

Answer 15

Labetalol
- Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-agonist indicated in the maintenance treatment of chronic respiratory illnesses. This medication causes bronchodilation by innervating the adrenergic receptors. Blocking these receptors by beta-adrenergic blockers is contraindicated because it may lead to bronchospasm. Thus, labetalol would be contraindicated because of its risk of this adverse effect.
- Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) are indicated in the maintenance treatment of asthma. The client should be taught that this medication is not indicated for acute exacerbations. Contraindications for salmeterol include beta-blockers which may cause bronchospasm.