NUR1460 Exam 2 Study Guide
What medications are used on patients with COPD?
Inpratropium Bromide (Atrovent), Fluticasone/Salmeterol
(Advair), Guaifenesin (Mucinex),
Examples of bronchodilators
Albuterol, Ipratropium Bromide
Example of a steroid long-acting Beta agonists
Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair)
What is an adverse side effect of Fluticasone?
It can causes glaucoma or other issues with vision.
Examples of neuraminidase inhibitors
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Zanamivir (Relenza)
Example of methylxanthines
Theophylline
Example of Mucolytic agents
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Example of leukotriene receptor antagonist
Montelukast (Singulair)
Mostly used with children
Example of an Anti-inflammatory agent/corticosteroid?
,Prednisone (Deltasone)- can raise blood sugar
Example of a Beta 1 Blocker
Metoprolol (Lopressor), Atenolol (Tenormin)
Example of Beta 2 Blocker
Propranolol (Inderal)
Examples of Calcium Channel Blockers
Very-Verapamil
Nice- Nifedipine
Drugs- Diltiazem
What are Calcium Channel Blockers used to treat?
Hypertension, Angina, Dysrhythmias
Example of an Angiotensin Covering Enzyme (ACE Inhibitor)
Lisinopril (Prinivil)- causes dry cough
Example of an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Losartan
Examples of Anti-platelet drugs.
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Abciximab (ReoPro)
Examples of Anticoagulants
Heparin
Warfarin
, What is the effective therapeutic range of INR for patients
taking Warfarin?
2-3
> than 3= bleeding
< than 2 = clotting
What is the antidote for Heparin?
Protamine Sulfate
What is the antidote for Warfarin?
Vitamin K- used If the INR is greater than 3.5-4
What is considered "good" cholesterol?
HDL
What lab should you get before administering medication for
cholesterol?
Liver function- AST/ALT
What should patients who are taking medication for cholesterol
avoid?
Grapefruit Juice
Medications used to treat Peripheral Vascular Disease?
AtorvaSTATIN
Ezetimibe (Zetia)
What is the different between Venous and Arterial Peripheral
Disease?
What medications are used on patients with COPD?
Inpratropium Bromide (Atrovent), Fluticasone/Salmeterol
(Advair), Guaifenesin (Mucinex),
Examples of bronchodilators
Albuterol, Ipratropium Bromide
Example of a steroid long-acting Beta agonists
Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair)
What is an adverse side effect of Fluticasone?
It can causes glaucoma or other issues with vision.
Examples of neuraminidase inhibitors
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Zanamivir (Relenza)
Example of methylxanthines
Theophylline
Example of Mucolytic agents
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Example of leukotriene receptor antagonist
Montelukast (Singulair)
Mostly used with children
Example of an Anti-inflammatory agent/corticosteroid?
,Prednisone (Deltasone)- can raise blood sugar
Example of a Beta 1 Blocker
Metoprolol (Lopressor), Atenolol (Tenormin)
Example of Beta 2 Blocker
Propranolol (Inderal)
Examples of Calcium Channel Blockers
Very-Verapamil
Nice- Nifedipine
Drugs- Diltiazem
What are Calcium Channel Blockers used to treat?
Hypertension, Angina, Dysrhythmias
Example of an Angiotensin Covering Enzyme (ACE Inhibitor)
Lisinopril (Prinivil)- causes dry cough
Example of an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Losartan
Examples of Anti-platelet drugs.
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Abciximab (ReoPro)
Examples of Anticoagulants
Heparin
Warfarin
, What is the effective therapeutic range of INR for patients
taking Warfarin?
2-3
> than 3= bleeding
< than 2 = clotting
What is the antidote for Heparin?
Protamine Sulfate
What is the antidote for Warfarin?
Vitamin K- used If the INR is greater than 3.5-4
What is considered "good" cholesterol?
HDL
What lab should you get before administering medication for
cholesterol?
Liver function- AST/ALT
What should patients who are taking medication for cholesterol
avoid?
Grapefruit Juice
Medications used to treat Peripheral Vascular Disease?
AtorvaSTATIN
Ezetimibe (Zetia)
What is the different between Venous and Arterial Peripheral
Disease?
