Pharmacology

Question 1

_____ is the antidote for opioid toxicity.

Answer 1

Naloxone

Question 2

Opioids cause _____ depression.

Answer 2

respiratory depression

Question 3

When using a fentanyl patch you should ____ sites.

Answer 3

rotate sites

Question 4

NSAIDS cause ____ distress , ulceration, and can lead to ____ bleed.

Answer 4

GI

Question 5

Caution using aspiring with other _____. discontinue 5-7 days before surgery.

Answer 5

anticoagulants

Question 6

sometimes a low dose of ____ us used to prevent preeclampsia.

Answer 6

aspirin

Question 7

When taking acetaminophen you need to monitor _____ function.

Answer 7

liver

Question 8

_____ is better for inflammation.

Answer 8

NSAID (not acetaminophen)

Question 9

You should report dry ___ in a patient taking ace inhibitors.

Answer 9

dry cough

Question 10

ACE inhibitors can cause _____.

Answer 10

angioedema

Question 11

Stop ACE inhibitors at least 36 hours before starting _____ - receptor. (high-risk angioedema)

Answer 11

Angiotensin - receptor

Question 12

A common side effect of CCB’s (mil / zem) is ____ so you need to increase the dietary intake of fiber / fluid.

Answer 12

constipation

Question 13

CCB’s ending in (pine) cause _____ hyperplasia.

Answer 13

Gingival hyperplasia (use a soft bristle brush & have good dental care)

Question 14

CCBs ending in pine don’t interact well with _____ juice.

Answer 14

Grape fruit juice

Question 15

Vasodilators are a ____ fall risk.

Answer 15

high fall risk