Summary HESI MED CHART

HESI MED CHART • Androgens: Most names end with -terone (e.g., testosterone). • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Most names end with -pril (e.g., enalapril). • Antidiuretic hormones: Most names end in -pressin (e.g., desmopressin). • Antilipemic medications: Many end with -statin (e.g., atorvastatin). • Antiviral medications: Most contain vir (e.g., acyclovir). • Benzodiazepines: Although this class includes medications such as alprazolam and chlordiazepoxide, most names such as diazepam end in - pam. (Another tip for identifying a benzodiazepine: The name includes a vowel-z-vowel combination.) • Beta-adrenergic blockers: Most names end with -lol (e.g., atenolol). • Calcium channel blockers: Most names end in -pine (e.g., amiodipine); exceptions include diltiazem and verapamil. • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: Most names end in -mide (e.g., dorzolamide). These medications are used to treat glaucoma. • Estrogens: Most names contain -est (e.g., estradiol or conjugated estrogen). • Glucocorticoids and corticosteroids: Most names end in - sone (e.g., prednisone). • Histamine H2 receptor antagonists: Most names end in -dine (e.g., cimetidine). • Nitrates: Most names contain nitr (e.g., nitroglycerin). • Pancreatic enzyme replacements: Most names contain pancre (e.g., pancrealipase). • Proton pump inhibitors: Most names end in -zole (e.g., lansoprazole). • Sulfonamides: Most names include sulf (e.g., sulfasalazine). • Sulfonylureas: Most names end in -ide (e.g., glipizide). These medications are used to treat diabetes mellitus. • Thiazide diuretics: Most names end in -zide (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide). • Thrombolytics: Most names include -ase (e.g., alteplase). • Thyroid hormones: Most names contain thy (e.g., levothyroxine). • Xanthine bronchodilators: Most names end in -line (e.g., theophylline). Nursing Considerations from HESI • Donepezil: Side effects include nausea and diarrhea, and the medication may slow the heart rate by means of its vagotonic