NRSG 2350 Final Drug Cards (Pathopharm) questions
with accurate answers
(1) furosemide (Lasix) Ans✓✓✓ loop diuretic- antihypertensive
(1) kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) Ans✓✓✓ a medication
used for hyperkalemia; reduces high serum POTASSIUM by exchanges
sodium for potassium in the GI tract
(2) acetaminophen (Tylenol) Ans✓✓✓ Analgesic. NOT and NSAID b/c
its not anti-inflammatory; mild-moderate pain relief and reduction of
fever
- Does NOT cause bleeding or GI problems
- Lacks anti-inflammatory effect
- Can cause hepatotoxicity
- Frequently used with children
- Antidote: acetylcysteine
(2) aspirin (ASA, acetylsalicylic acid) Ans✓✓✓ antiplatelet drug;
inhibits the platelet synthesis of Thromboxane A2; NSAIDS, salicylates;
GI irritant
(2) clopidogrel (Plavix) Ans✓✓✓ interferes with platelet aggregation
by inhibiting the binding of ADP to its platelet receptor
, (2) enoxaparin (Lovenox) Ans✓✓✓ low molecular weight heparin;
administered subQ
- no monitoring of blood required to modify the dose- only weight-based
- less thrombocytopenia than unfractionated heparin
- often used as BRIDGE THERAPY with warfarin
(2) heparin (unfractionated) Ans✓✓✓ - indicates the conversion of
prothrombin to thrombin
- acute thromboembolic problems
- prophylaxis for clients at risk
- onset: rapid, within minutes
- IV continuous infusion: weight based ordering and monitor aPTT/PTT;
goal: 1.5-2.5x normal value
(2) hydroxyurea Ans✓✓✓ - medication for sickle cell anemia- mainly
used as pain management, as well as blood clot management
(2) ibuprofen (Advil) Ans✓✓✓ Systemic NSAID and used for mild-
moderate pain/fever
(2) iron (ferrous) Ans✓✓✓ provides elemental iron, an essential
component in the formation of hemoglobin- absorbed in the small
intestines
- Adverse: constipation, GI irritant (nausea + bloating), CNS toxicity
with accurate answers
(1) furosemide (Lasix) Ans✓✓✓ loop diuretic- antihypertensive
(1) kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) Ans✓✓✓ a medication
used for hyperkalemia; reduces high serum POTASSIUM by exchanges
sodium for potassium in the GI tract
(2) acetaminophen (Tylenol) Ans✓✓✓ Analgesic. NOT and NSAID b/c
its not anti-inflammatory; mild-moderate pain relief and reduction of
fever
- Does NOT cause bleeding or GI problems
- Lacks anti-inflammatory effect
- Can cause hepatotoxicity
- Frequently used with children
- Antidote: acetylcysteine
(2) aspirin (ASA, acetylsalicylic acid) Ans✓✓✓ antiplatelet drug;
inhibits the platelet synthesis of Thromboxane A2; NSAIDS, salicylates;
GI irritant
(2) clopidogrel (Plavix) Ans✓✓✓ interferes with platelet aggregation
by inhibiting the binding of ADP to its platelet receptor
, (2) enoxaparin (Lovenox) Ans✓✓✓ low molecular weight heparin;
administered subQ
- no monitoring of blood required to modify the dose- only weight-based
- less thrombocytopenia than unfractionated heparin
- often used as BRIDGE THERAPY with warfarin
(2) heparin (unfractionated) Ans✓✓✓ - indicates the conversion of
prothrombin to thrombin
- acute thromboembolic problems
- prophylaxis for clients at risk
- onset: rapid, within minutes
- IV continuous infusion: weight based ordering and monitor aPTT/PTT;
goal: 1.5-2.5x normal value
(2) hydroxyurea Ans✓✓✓ - medication for sickle cell anemia- mainly
used as pain management, as well as blood clot management
(2) ibuprofen (Advil) Ans✓✓✓ Systemic NSAID and used for mild-
moderate pain/fever
(2) iron (ferrous) Ans✓✓✓ provides elemental iron, an essential
component in the formation of hemoglobin- absorbed in the small
intestines
- Adverse: constipation, GI irritant (nausea + bloating), CNS toxicity
