Saunders Meds

Question 1

Adverse Effect of PCN

Answer 1

hypersensitivity

Question 2

always report to HCP

Answer 2

hypersensitivities, toxicities

Question 3

0.5-2ng/mL

Answer 3

therapeutic range digoxin
anorexia, n/v
photophobia, light flashes, or halos

Question 4

10-20 mcg/mL

restlessness and increased pulse rate

Answer 4

bronchodilators-line (theophyline)

Question 5

0.5-1.3 mEq/L

lethargy, hand tremors, muscle weakness, GI disturbances

Answer 5

Lithium

Question 6

10-20mcg/mL

muscular incoordination, nystagmus, diplopia

Answer 6

Dilantin

Question 7

SE: abdominal cramping

Answer 7

zithromax

Question 8

“Severe” in the question would point to

Answer 8

an adverse effect, not a side effect

Question 9

SE

Answer 9

if it does occur, it is not life threatening and you can take measures to avoid

Question 10

HTN and HF

Answer 10

ACE inhibitors (Prils)

Question 11

lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Answer 11

“Statins”: Antilipemic

Question 12

HIV and other viruses

Answer 12

“Vir”-antiviral

Question 13

anxiety-reducing, sedative hypnotic, and anticonvulsant

Answer 13

benzopdiazepines: “pams”

Question 14

hypertension, angina, and dysrhythmias

Answer 14

beta blockers “olol”

Question 15

htn, angina, dysrhythmias

Answer 15

CCD’s “Pines”

Question 16

alter normal immune response, suppress inflammation, used as replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency

Answer 16

glucocorticoids “sone”

Question 17

suppress gastric acid secretion, heart burn, ulcers, GERD

Answer 17

H2 blockers “dine”

Question 18

vasodilation to treat angina

Answer 18

nitrates (nitr)

Question 19

suppress gastric acid secretion; treat ulcer disease and erosive esophagitis

Answer 19

PPI’s “zole”

Question 20

suppress bacterial growth; treat infections

Answer 20

sulfas

Question 21

htn and peripheral edema

Answer 21

Thiazide diuretics “zides”

Question 22

dissolve clots

Answer 22

thrombolytic “ase”

Question 23

hormone replacement and hypothyroidism

Answer 23

thyroid hormones “thy” (levothyroxin)

Question 24

treat respiratory disorders that cause bronchoconstriction (asthma, bronchospasm, COPD, emphesema)

Answer 24

bronchodilators “line”

Question 25

minipress

Answer 25

lowers BP

Question 26

diltiazem (cardezem)

Answer 26

think cardiac (CARD in drug name) so chose an answer that relates to heart

Question 27

protonix

Answer 27

client states relief of heartburn

Question 28

age and physiological processes:

Answer 28

greater risk for toxicity in infancy and older adulthood; absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion are affected by age

Question 29

anacids

Answer 29

affect absorption of many meds, and no grapefruit juice either

Question 30

enteric coated and sustained release tablets

Answer 30

should not be crushed and capsules should not be opened

Question 31

monitor for intended effect, adverse effect, side effect, toxic effect

Answer 31

nursing actions

Question 32

client education is importon

Answer 32

how to take, side effects, take own vitals, prescribed dose for prescribed length of therapy

Question 33

nurse should never

Answer 33

adjust or DC meds, but can hold…

Question 34

client needs to avoid OTC and herbals

Answer 34

unless approved for use by HCP

Question 35

client should avoid smoking and alcohol

Answer 35

dont be misled by this question

Question 36

client should wear medic alert

Answer 36

anticoags, oral hypoglycemics, cardiacs, corticosteriods, MAOIs, anticonvulsants