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Nitroglycerine (Nitrostat) - - -
correct answer ✅drug used in the treatment of angina that lowers
both preload and afterload
orthostatic hypotension - - -
correct answer ✅common side effect of antihypertensive
medications
cough - - -
correct answer ✅unique side effect associated with ace inhibitors
beta blockers - - -
correct answer ✅metoprolol, carvedilol, atenolol, propranolol
heart rate and potassium levels - - -
correct answer ✅essential assessments prior to the administration
of digoxin
Metformin (Glucophage) - - -
correct answer ✅drug that must be held for 48 hours before and
after a heart catheterization
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less than 7 - - -
correct answer ✅target A1C for Type 2 Diabetes
Sulfonylureas - - -
correct answer ✅classes of oral hypoglycemic meds that can cause
hypoglycemia
Insulin glargine (Lantus) - - -
correct answer ✅type of insulin with duration of action of 24
hours which does not peak
within 15 minutes (rapid acting) - - -
correct answer ✅onset of action of lispro or aspart insulin
macrolides (erythromycin and azithromycin) - - -
correct answer ✅antibiotic that can be used to treat URI in a
patient with impaired renal function
Metronidazole (Flagyl) - - -
correct answer ✅medication used as first line treatment for C. diff
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systemic fungal infection - - -
correct answer ✅condition for which amphotericin B is
administered
diarrhea - - -
correct answer ✅common side effect of several classes of
antibiotics
hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity ototoxicity, RED MAN SYNDROME - -
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correct answer ✅potential serious side effects of IV vancomycin
Loop Diuretics - - -
correct answer ✅class of drugs that blocks reabsorption of Na+
and Cl- in the loop of Henle
orthostatic hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration,
cardiac rhythm changes, and gout attacks - - -
correct answer ✅side effects of diuretic therapy
135-145 mEq/L - - -
correct answer ✅therapeutic blood level of sodium
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Thiazide diuretic - - -
correct answer ✅act by blocking sodium reabsorption in the distal
tubule of the nephron
isotonic solutions - - -
correct answer ✅normal saline (0.9% NaCl), Lactated Ringers, and
5% dextrose in water (D5W)
antidepressants and anti-seizure medications - - -
correct answer ✅classes of drugs used as an adjunct in the
treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain
constipation, hypotension, dizziness, respiratory depression,
sedation - - -
correct answer ✅side effects of opioid analgesics for which the
nurse must monitor
block prostaglandins - - -
correct answer ✅mechanisms through which NSAIDs reduce pain
NSAID - - -
correct answer ✅drug class for Toradol