unit 3

Question 1

the drug epinephrine is known to cause what?

Answer 1

• dilate air passages
• increase heart rate
• constrict blood vessels
• stimulate the sympathetic nervous response

Question 2

a drug the quiets the nervous excitement

Answer 2

sedative

Question 3

what is an example of a sedative

Answer 3

valium
diazepam

Question 4

a medication that relieves pain by altering the perception of painful stimuli without producing loss of consciousness

Answer 4

analgesic

Question 5

what are some examples of analgesics

Answer 5

aspirin
tylenol
ibuprofen

Question 6

a potent pain reliever with mood altering side effects

Answer 6

narcotic

Question 7

examples of narcotics

Answer 7

morphine
fentanyl
methadone

Question 8

when a patient in the radiology department requires sedation and pain relief, what two medications are often given

Answer 8

• midozolam
• fentanyl

Question 9

derived from a mild or bacterium that kills or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms

Answer 9

antibiotics

Question 10

examples of antibiotics

Answer 10

penicillin
tetracycline
amoxicillin

Question 11

anti anxiety medication

Answer 11

anxioltics

Question 12

examples of anti anxiety medication

Answer 12

valium
xanax
diazepam

Question 13

medication to prevent or minimizes nausea and vomiting

Answer 13

antiemetics

Question 14

example of antiemetics

Answer 14

zofran

Question 15

a drug that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood

Answer 15

anticoagulants

Question 16

examples of anticoagulants

Answer 16

heparin
warfarin
coumadin

Question 17

your patient is experiencing a medication reaction and their blood pressure has dropped and they are experiencing bradycardia, what medication might be given to help with their symptoms

Answer 17

atropine

Question 18

what medication may help stabilize the rhythm of the heart during a CT angiography study

Answer 18

beta - blocker

Question 19

after receiving ICM, you notice your pt starts to break out in hives and is complaining about itching, what medications could counteract the hives/itching

Answer 19

Benadryl
Solu-medrol

Question 20

what therapeutic index (TI) ratios would be the most harmful to the patient

Answer 20

1:1

Question 21

drug that causes increased blood pressure

Answer 21

vasoconstrictors

Question 22

examples of vasoconstrictors

Answer 22

epinephrine
adrenaline

Question 23

medication that may prevent tachycardia

Answer 23

anti-arrhythmics

Question 24

examples of anti arrhythmias

Answer 24

beta blocker
calcium channel blocker
cardizem

Question 25

a clot dissolving medication

Answer 25

thrombolytics

Question 26

an example of a thrombolytic

Answer 26

tPA

Question 27

a drug causing relaxation and opening of blood vessels

Answer 27

vasodilators

Question 28

examples of vasodilators

Answer 28

hydralazine minoxidil

Question 29

your patient is having a respiratory reaction to ICM, what medications could be helpful to give them

Answer 29

albuterol oxygen

Question 30

a drug or natural substance with an attraction to a specific receptor site that produces a physiologic response

Answer 30

agonist

Question 31

lethal dose to 50% of the population

Answer 31

LD/50

Question 32

a drug or natural substance that is attracted to and blocks specific receptor sites

Answer 32

antagonist

Question 33

specific biologic sites located on a cell surface or within the cell

Answer 33

drug receptors

Question 34

a measure of the relative safety of a drug

Answer 34

therapeutic index (TI)

Question 35

the point at which a drug reaches its intended effect

Answer 35

onset of action

Question 36

the time during which the drugs is in the body and elicits a therapeutic response

Answer 36

duration of action

Question 37

this is when the drug reaches its highest potential and begins to subside

Answer 37

maximum peak

Question 38

when a procedure requires sedation, when should vital signs be assessed

Answer 38

before the procedure during the procedure after the procedure

Question 39

what medications should be avoided (if possible) when treating a hypertensive patient

Answer 39

atropine normal saline epinephrine

Question 40

what medication will stop the body’s inflammatory response to ICM

Answer 40

Benadryl Solu- medrol

Question 41

what medication is useful to help with acute dyspnea

Answer 41

albuterol oxygen epinephrine

Question 42

what medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke

Answer 42

warfarin heparin

Question 43

you’re performing an examination of the lungs on a patient with severe pulmonary edema, it is highly likely your patient is taking what medication

Answer 43

lasix

Question 44

what factors may potentially affect the human body’s response to medications

Answer 44

weight gender immune status age

Question 45

patient has limited response to stimuli

Answer 45

deep sedation

Question 46

patient can still follow specific instructions

Answer 46

moderate (conscious) sedation

Question 47

relaxes the patient and reduces anxiety

Answer 47

minimal (anxiolysis) sedation

Question 48

requires significant support of vital functions

Answer 48

general anesthesia