Priority Drug List

Question 1

Phenytoin

Answer 1

Anticonvulsant
Therapeutic level: 10-20 mg/L
IV - max = 50mg/minute
AE: suicidal ideation, local site reaction

Question 2

Valproic acid

Answer 2

Anticonvulsant
Uses: Seizures, Mania, migraine prophylaxis
AE: Headache, drowsiness, N/V, alopecia, thrombocytopenia
Taper dose slowly, monitor for pancreatitis & hepatic failure

Question 3

Verapamil

Answer 3

Calcium Channel Blockers
Uses: Hypertension, Angina, A-fib
IV: Admin over 2 mins., continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
AE: Headache, gingival hyperplasia
Monitor: gums for gingival hyperplasia, LFT, BP/HR

Question 4

Nifedipine

Answer 4

Calcium Channel Blocker
Uses: Angina, hypertension
Monitor: HR, BP, s/s of CHF, peripheral edema
AE: hypotension, constipation, peripheral edema, dizziness, headache, nausea/heartburn

Question 5

Diltiazem

Answer 5

Calcium Channel Blocker
Uses: Angina, Hypertension, A-fib
AE: Edema, Headache
Monitor: LFTs, BP, ECG, kidney function, HR,

Question 6

Heparin

Answer 6

Anticoagulant
Monitoring parameters: watch for signs of bleeding, Hgb/Hct, 
AE: thrombocytopenia, s/s of bleeding
aPTT levels: 30-40 seconds
Antidote: Protamine sulfate
Ginkgo biloba = herbal blood thinner

Question 7

Warfarin

Answer 7

Anticoagulant
(Cumadin)
AE: bleeding 
PT levels: 15.5 - 35 seconds = therapeutic (normal = 11-13 seconds)
INR: 2.0-3.0
Monitor: INR/PT labs, Hgb/Hct
Antidote: Vitamin K
Ginkgo biloba = herbal blood thinner

Question 8

Enoxaparin

Answer 8

Anticoagulant - Lovenox
SQ injection
Uses: DVT prophylaxis, DVT treatment
AE:

Question 9

Procrit/Epogen

Answer 9

Hematologic Agent
Uses:
AE:

Question 10

Neupogen

Answer 10

Hematologic Agent
Uses:
AE:

Question 11

Nitroglycerine

Answer 11

Vasodilator
Uses:
AE: hypotension
Monitoring parameters:
Nursing implications:

Question 12

Digoxin

Answer 12

Cardiac glycoside
Therapeutic level:
AE: yellow halos in vision

Question 13

Gentamicin

Answer 13

Antibiotic

AE:

Question 14

Vancomycin

Answer 14

Antibiotic

AE:

Question 15

Penicillin/ampicillin

Answer 15

Antibiotic

AE:

Question 16

Amoxicillin/clavulanate

Answer 16

Antibiotic

AE:

Question 17

Cefazolin

Answer 17

Antibiotic

AE:

Question 18

Ceftriaxone

Answer 18

Antibiotic

AE:

Question 19

Fluconazole

Answer 19

Antifungal

AE:

Question 20

Amphotericin B

Answer 20

Antiviral

AMPHO TERRIBLE AEs

Question 21

Acyclovir

Answer 21

Antiviral

Question 22

lovastatin

Answer 22

antilipemics

Question 23

Codeine

Answer 23

Analgesic

AE:

Question 24

Oxycodone

Answer 24

AE:

Question 25

Morphine sulfate

Answer 25

AE:

Question 26

Meperedine HCL

Answer 26

AE:

Question 27

Hydromorphone

Answer 27

AE:

Question 28

Naloxone

Answer 28

AE:

Question 29

Acetaminophen

Answer 29

AE:

Question 30

Aspirin

Answer 30

AE:

Question 31

Ibuprofen

Answer 31

AE:

Question 32

Ketorolac

Answer 32

AE:

Question 33

Furosemide

Answer 33

Diuretic
AE:
Uses:

Question 34

Hydrochlorthiazide

Answer 34

Diuretic

AE:

Question 35

bumetanide

Answer 35

Diuretic

AE:

Question 36

spironolactone

Answer 36

Potassium sparing Diuretic
AE:
Uses:

Question 37

Insulin

Answer 37

Types:
Onset of action:
Peaks:
How to mix:
Glyburide:

Question 38

Famotidine

Answer 38

GI Agent

Question 39

Ranitidine

Answer 39

GI Agent

Question 40

Metoclopramide

Answer 40

GI Agent

Question 41

Lactulose

Answer 41

GI Agent

Question 42

Prochlorperazine

Answer 42

GI Agent

Question 43

Promethazine

Answer 43

GI Agent

Question 44

Ondansetron

Answer 44

GI Agent - Antiemetic

Question 45

Amiodarone

Answer 45

Antidysthrymic

Question 46

Atropine

Answer 46

Antidysthrymic

Question 47

Adenosine

Answer 47

Antidysthrymic

Question 48

Lidocaine

Answer 48

Antidysthrymic

Question 49

Dopamine

Answer 49

Vasopressors/Inotropes

Question 50

Dobutamine

Answer 50

Vasopressors/Inotropes

Question 51

Epinephrine

Answer 51

Vasopressors/Inotropes

Question 52

Norepinephrine

Answer 52

Vasopressors/Inotropes

Question 53

Vasopressin

Answer 53

Vasopressors/Inotropes

Question 54

Triazolam

Answer 54

Hypnotic

Question 55

Diazapam

Answer 55

Hyponotic

Question 56

Lorazapam

Answer 56

Hyponotic

Question 57

Alprazolam

Answer 57

Hyponotic

Question 58

Lithium

Answer 58

Hyponotic
AE:
Therapeutic Range:
S/S of toxicity:

Question 59

Apresoline

Answer 59

Antihypertensive

AE: hypotension

Question 60

methyldopa

Answer 60

Antihypertensive

Question 61

enalapril

Answer 61

ACE Inhibitor
Antihypertensive
AE:

Question 62

lisinopril

Answer 62

ACE Inhibitor
Antihypertensive
AE:

Question 63

Losartan

Answer 63

Antihypertensive

Question 64

Clonidine

Answer 64

Antihypertensive

Question 65

Labetalol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, propranolol

Answer 65

Antihypertensive

Beta blockers

Question 66

Dexamethasone

Answer 66

Steriod

Question 67

Methylprednisolone

Answer 67

Steriod

Question 68

Aminophylline

Answer 68

Bronchodilator

Question 69

Albuterol

Answer 69

Bronchodilator
SABA
Rescue inhaler

Question 70

Alupent

Answer 70

Bronchodilator

Question 71

Epinephrine

Answer 71

Bronchodilator

Question 72

KCL (IVPB)

Answer 72

Electrolytes/Related Agents

Question 73

Magnesium sulfate

Answer 73

Electrolytes/Related Agents

Stop premature labor, preeclampsia

Monitor deep tendon reflexes

Question 74

Kayexalate

Answer 74

Electrolytes/Related Agents