Medicine Questions

"___________________ is a common cardiac drug used to treat ________________" by increasing the pump of the heart

Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic) is contraindicated in a client who has "____________ _____________ as the drug cannot promote _________ for these clients"

simvastatin has the major adverse effect of "_____________ which can later progress to __________________"

spironolactone is a ______________ ________________ diuretic

While administering simvastatin, a nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations as an indication of a serous adverse reaction that could require discontinuing drug therapy?

_____________ is only used short-term to treat cardiac dysrhythmias

SAFETY! Atropine is stimulating the CNS so it can cause excitement or confusion or drowsiness. Our patients need to have bedside rails up and be careful when operating vehicles.

Ondansetron (Zofran) is one of the most commonly used antiemetic drugs especially for postoperative N&V, prior to chemo and prior to radiation. How does this drug work?

Metoclopramide (Reglan) does have the possibility of creating serious side effects. What are these?

Antiemetics are available in a variety of routes. What are these routes and how would you determine which route would be most appropriate for your patient?

Lactulose (Chronical) is a laxative that is frequently used in patients with severe liver disease? Explain how this drug helps with this disease.

Commonly used antacids are usually mixtures of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, or calcium-containing antacids. List 3 commonly used antacids containing these compounds:

List the 2 main H2RAs that are used today and the route for administration.

1. Many cases of PUD are caused by the presence of the bacterium ________in the GI tract.

Often times we tell patients to take a probiotic such as lactobacillus acidophilus if they are having diarrhea. How do probiotics help to control diarrhea?

Sucralfate (Carafate) is a unique drug used to treat and prevent PUD. How does this drug work and when should this drug be administered?

Parkinson's is more common in men over ___

Drinking which of the following would cause an increase in plasma drug levels to a potentially toxic level even when the normal safe dose was used?a. Milkb. Waterc. Orange Juiced. Grapefruit juice

An acidic drug with pKa of 4 is more likely to be absorbed from the GI tract where the pH is 6a. Trueb. False

A pt who suffers from both hemiplegia and hemianopia could have had a ______