NUR10005 Module 1- 10
Medications Exam Latest Update
Coloxyl with Senna (indication, action) - Answer INDICATION: constipation
ACTION: faecal softening + stimulant laxative
Coloxyl with Senna (route, dose) - Answer ROUTE: oral
DOSE: 1-2 tablets prn nocte
50/8mg active ingredient per tablet
(prn: pro re nata = as required)
(nocte: at night)
Coloxyl with Senna (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS: aperient
(laxative)
NURSING CONSIDERATION: taken after meal (usually evening), ensure adequate fluid
intake and dietary fibre incorporated within meals
Furosemide (indication, action) - Answer INDICATION: oedema associated with heart
failure etc. (hepatic cirrhosis, renal impairment and nephrotic syndrome) + can also be
used for hypertension
ACTION: potent diuretic, inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride back in the body
via the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, overall lowers fluid retention in body.
(build up of electrolytes/ions in the asc. loop of Henle attracts water, and is urinated)
Furosemide (common brand name, route, dose) - Answer COMMON BRAND NAME:
Lasix
ROUTE: oral tablet (20mg or 40mg stock strength) or IV (usually 10mg/1mL strength)
DOSE: 20-80mg mane OR. BD (usually at 0800 and 1400hrs)
mane: in the morning
BD: bis in die = twice daily
Furosemide (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS: diuretic
NOTE: diuretics promote diuresis = excess or increased production of urine
, (side effect of taking diuretic medications)
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS:
Possible hypotension (lower BP too much, thus later check blood pressure after
administering)
Monitor pt.'s electrolyte levels (especially potassium levels) as medication inhibits the
reabsorption of electrolytes
Esomeprazole (indication + action) - Answer INDICATION: Gastro-oesophageal reflux
disease (GORD) + peptic ulcer disease
ACTION: reduces secretion of gastric acid by inhibiting the gastric (H+, K+) ATPase
enzyme in the parietal cells of the stomach
Esomeprazole (common brand name, route, dose) - Answer COMMON BRAND NAME:
Nexium
ROUTE: Oral tablet (usually enteric-coated) or IV
DOSE: 20-40mg daily
Esomeprazole (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS: proton pump
inhibitor (PPI)
NOTE: protons are positive (such as H+ and K+), which it reduces the secretion of
gastric acid by inhibiting these protons via their pumps
NURSING CONSIDERATION: do not crush nor chew (normally enteric tablets)
can have interactions w/ St. John's Wart tablet (avoid giving both to patient).
Atorvastatin (indication + action) - Answer INDICATION: hypercholesterolaemia + pt.'s
w/ risk factors for heart disease
ACTION: increase hepatic cholesterol uptake from blood, reduce conc. of total
cholesterol, LDL & triglyc. & produce small increase in HDL concentrations
Atorvastatin (common brand name, route, dose) - Answer COMMON BRAND NAME:
Lipitor
ROUTE: Oral tablet
DOSE: 10-80mg once daily
Atorvastatin (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS:
Hypolipidaemic agent
NURSING CONSIDERATION: ideally given at night as more effective
Medications Exam Latest Update
Coloxyl with Senna (indication, action) - Answer INDICATION: constipation
ACTION: faecal softening + stimulant laxative
Coloxyl with Senna (route, dose) - Answer ROUTE: oral
DOSE: 1-2 tablets prn nocte
50/8mg active ingredient per tablet
(prn: pro re nata = as required)
(nocte: at night)
Coloxyl with Senna (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS: aperient
(laxative)
NURSING CONSIDERATION: taken after meal (usually evening), ensure adequate fluid
intake and dietary fibre incorporated within meals
Furosemide (indication, action) - Answer INDICATION: oedema associated with heart
failure etc. (hepatic cirrhosis, renal impairment and nephrotic syndrome) + can also be
used for hypertension
ACTION: potent diuretic, inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride back in the body
via the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, overall lowers fluid retention in body.
(build up of electrolytes/ions in the asc. loop of Henle attracts water, and is urinated)
Furosemide (common brand name, route, dose) - Answer COMMON BRAND NAME:
Lasix
ROUTE: oral tablet (20mg or 40mg stock strength) or IV (usually 10mg/1mL strength)
DOSE: 20-80mg mane OR. BD (usually at 0800 and 1400hrs)
mane: in the morning
BD: bis in die = twice daily
Furosemide (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS: diuretic
NOTE: diuretics promote diuresis = excess or increased production of urine
, (side effect of taking diuretic medications)
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS:
Possible hypotension (lower BP too much, thus later check blood pressure after
administering)
Monitor pt.'s electrolyte levels (especially potassium levels) as medication inhibits the
reabsorption of electrolytes
Esomeprazole (indication + action) - Answer INDICATION: Gastro-oesophageal reflux
disease (GORD) + peptic ulcer disease
ACTION: reduces secretion of gastric acid by inhibiting the gastric (H+, K+) ATPase
enzyme in the parietal cells of the stomach
Esomeprazole (common brand name, route, dose) - Answer COMMON BRAND NAME:
Nexium
ROUTE: Oral tablet (usually enteric-coated) or IV
DOSE: 20-40mg daily
Esomeprazole (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS: proton pump
inhibitor (PPI)
NOTE: protons are positive (such as H+ and K+), which it reduces the secretion of
gastric acid by inhibiting these protons via their pumps
NURSING CONSIDERATION: do not crush nor chew (normally enteric tablets)
can have interactions w/ St. John's Wart tablet (avoid giving both to patient).
Atorvastatin (indication + action) - Answer INDICATION: hypercholesterolaemia + pt.'s
w/ risk factors for heart disease
ACTION: increase hepatic cholesterol uptake from blood, reduce conc. of total
cholesterol, LDL & triglyc. & produce small increase in HDL concentrations
Atorvastatin (common brand name, route, dose) - Answer COMMON BRAND NAME:
Lipitor
ROUTE: Oral tablet
DOSE: 10-80mg once daily
Atorvastatin (drug class, nursing consideration) - Answer DRUG CLASS:
Hypolipidaemic agent
NURSING CONSIDERATION: ideally given at night as more effective
