Willis drug review

Question 1

uses of tamsulosin

Answer 1

to enhance uriantion in BPS, for unrinary retention and to elminiate kidney stones

Question 2

ae of tamsulosin

Answer 2

bv, drowsiness, sorethroat, ortho hypo, stuffy nose

Question 3

instrcutions for tamsulosin

Answer 3

take 3o min before eating, tell hcp before eye surgery

Question 4

srug interactions for tamsulosin

Answer 4

viagra and doxazosin

Question 5

Drug interaction with sildenafil

Answer 5

Alchol, GFJ, saw palemtto, vohimbine increases effect

Question 6

what food should you avoid before taking viagra

Answer 6

high fat meal

Question 7

dru ginteraction for sildenafil

Answer 7

arthyromycin and the azoles increases effect

Question 8

adverse effect of viagra

Answer 8

priapism and NAION

Question 9

signs of digoxin toxicity

Answer 9

heart rhythm disturbances, yellow green halos, blurry vision, altered mental status, drowsiness

Question 10

electrolyte imbalance to monitor for digoxin

Answer 10

HYPERCALCEMIA, HYPOKALEMIA, HYPOMAGNESMIA

Question 11

BP to take into consideration for digoxin

Answer 11

<60 in adults, <70 in older children, <100 in younger children

Question 12

what is the doc for heart failure

Answer 12

enalapril

Question 13

whar should you do before giving enalapril

Answer 13

check pt’s bp

Question 14

what electrolyte imbalance can enalapril cause

Answer 14

hyper kalemia- remember ace inhibtors causes hyperkalemia

Question 15

what shsould the nurse do before giving furosemide

Answer 15

check bp, hr and rr

Question 16

what drug decreases effect of spironolactone

Answer 16

salicylate- take only if precribed

Question 17

what should the nurse do before giving spironolactone

Answer 17

chek bp and hr