Pediatric Medications NUR 283 Questions and Correct Answers

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Pediatric Medications NUR 283 Questions
and Correct Answers

Digoxin Ans: Cardiac Glycoside, + inotrope, - chronotrope,
antiarrhythmic


Digoxin Toxicity Symptoms in Young Children Ans: Nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, photophobia, bradycardia


Furosemide Ans: Loop Diuretic, reduce preload, K wasting


Spironolactone Ans: K sparing diuretic- interrupts aldosterone,
reduce preload


Propranolol Ans: Beta blocker, - chronotrope, - inotrope, afterload
reducer


Captopril Ans: ACE Inhibitor, after load reducer



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Prostaglandin E Ans: IV medication to keep PDA open


Side effects: apnea & bradycardia


Indomethacin Ans: IV medication to close PDA


Albuterol Ans: SABA bronchodilator


Magnesium Sulfate Ans: smooth muscle relaxer- asthma treatment


Prednisone/ Prednisolone Ans: Corticosteroid, anti inflammatory


Dexamethasone Ans: Corticosteroid, anti inflammatory


Lorazepam Ans: Benzodiazepine- stop seizure


Intranasal Midazolam Ans: Benzodiazepine- stop seizure


Morphine Ans: Narcotic pain medication- usually IV


Hydrocodone Ans: Narcotic pain medication- po



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