Quiz 2 Review

Question 1

patient with CHF presents with GI distress, confusion, vision deficits, arrhythmias, you should suspect:

Answer 1

signs of digoxin toxicity

Question 2

what drug type is the most common for long-term management of stable angina?

Answer 2

beta blocker

Question 3

what is the daily calcium maximum, and supplements should be no greater than _____

Answer 3

2500mg max, 1,000mg

Question 4

osteonecrosis of jaw and atypical subtrochanteric hip fractures are potential side effects of what medication class?

Answer 4

bisphosphonates

Question 5

Antacids should not be taken within ____ hours of other oral drugs?

Answer 5

2 hours

Question 6

is hypotension a side effect of glucocorticoids?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

can antiarrhythmic drugs cause a patient to develop new arrhythmias?

Answer 7

yes

Question 8

muscle pain, weakness, and rhabdomyolsis are side effects of what medication?

Answer 8

statin drugs

Question 9

what drug is the primary one used for long-term prevention of venous thrombosis?

Answer 9

coumadin