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Question 1
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-pril", and what is their action? Side effects?
ANSWER
ACE inhibitors
- i.e, lisinopril (Zestril, Prinvil)
- Treatment of hypertension/heart failure, but lowering the blood pressure
- dry cough, dizziness
Question 2
What nursing responsibilities are required when giving a patient an ACE inhibitors?
ANSWER
Assess blood pressure prior to administering, and shortly after. Monitor the patient for
signs of HYPOtension, as it relates to the action of the drug.
Question 3
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-sartan", and what is their action? side effects?
ANSWER
Angiotension 2 Recepter Blockers (ARBs)
- i.e, irbesartan (Avapro), valsartan (Exforge)
- Treatment of hypertension/heart failure
- Side effects: dizzy, weak
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,Question 4
What nursing responsibilities are required when giving a patient Angiotensin 2 Recepter
Blockers?
ANSWER
Assess blood pressure prior to administering, and shortly after. Monitor the patient for
signs of HYPOtension, as it relates to the action of the drug.
Question 5
What are the indications when taking an Antacid? Side effects?
ANSWER
- Take 1-3 hours after meals, and at bed time
Side effects:
- Constipation (caused by Aluminum + Calcium)
- Diarrhea (caused by Magnesium)
Question 6
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-parin", and what is their action?
ANSWER
Anticoaglulants --> LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin)
- i.e, enoxaparin (Clexane), dalteparin (Fragmin), tinzaparin (Innohep)
- Used to prevent VTE (venous thromboembolism)/DVT by reducing the clotting of the
blood
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,Question 7
What nursing responsibilities are required when giving a patient an Anticoagulant?
ANSWER
- Watch for bleeding tendencies!
- Administer in abdomen
- Check platelets or INR (if available) prior to administration Normal: 0.9-1.2
Question 8
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-azole", and what is their action?
ANSWER
Antibiotic
- i.e, metronidazole (Flagyl)
- Used to treat a variety of infections by stopping growth of bacteria/parasites
Question 9
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-vir", and what is their action? Side effects?
ANSWER
Antiviral
- i.e, acyclovir (Zovirax)
- Used to treat infections caused by certain viruses i.e., herpes simplex, shingles
Side effects:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, weakness
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, Question 10
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-barbital", and what is their action? Side effects?
ANSWER
Barbituates
i.e, phenobarbital (Luminal), pentobarbital (Nembutal)
- Used to treat or prevent seizures as is slows the activity of the brain and nervous system;
also used as a short-term sedative
Side effects
- CNS depression (drowsiness, dizziness) headache
Question 11
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-pam" or "-lam", and what is their action?
ANSWER
Benzodiazepines
i.e, lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium)
- Used as an antianxiety agent and an anticonvulsant
Question 12
What are the adverse affects of a benzodiazepine?
ANSWER
CNS depression, leading to LOW vitals
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UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-pril", and what is their action? Side effects?
ANSWER
ACE inhibitors
- i.e, lisinopril (Zestril, Prinvil)
- Treatment of hypertension/heart failure, but lowering the blood pressure
- dry cough, dizziness
Question 2
What nursing responsibilities are required when giving a patient an ACE inhibitors?
ANSWER
Assess blood pressure prior to administering, and shortly after. Monitor the patient for
signs of HYPOtension, as it relates to the action of the drug.
Question 3
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-sartan", and what is their action? side effects?
ANSWER
Angiotension 2 Recepter Blockers (ARBs)
- i.e, irbesartan (Avapro), valsartan (Exforge)
- Treatment of hypertension/heart failure
- Side effects: dizzy, weak
1
,Question 4
What nursing responsibilities are required when giving a patient Angiotensin 2 Recepter
Blockers?
ANSWER
Assess blood pressure prior to administering, and shortly after. Monitor the patient for
signs of HYPOtension, as it relates to the action of the drug.
Question 5
What are the indications when taking an Antacid? Side effects?
ANSWER
- Take 1-3 hours after meals, and at bed time
Side effects:
- Constipation (caused by Aluminum + Calcium)
- Diarrhea (caused by Magnesium)
Question 6
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-parin", and what is their action?
ANSWER
Anticoaglulants --> LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin)
- i.e, enoxaparin (Clexane), dalteparin (Fragmin), tinzaparin (Innohep)
- Used to prevent VTE (venous thromboembolism)/DVT by reducing the clotting of the
blood
2
,Question 7
What nursing responsibilities are required when giving a patient an Anticoagulant?
ANSWER
- Watch for bleeding tendencies!
- Administer in abdomen
- Check platelets or INR (if available) prior to administration Normal: 0.9-1.2
Question 8
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-azole", and what is their action?
ANSWER
Antibiotic
- i.e, metronidazole (Flagyl)
- Used to treat a variety of infections by stopping growth of bacteria/parasites
Question 9
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-vir", and what is their action? Side effects?
ANSWER
Antiviral
- i.e, acyclovir (Zovirax)
- Used to treat infections caused by certain viruses i.e., herpes simplex, shingles
Side effects:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, weakness
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, Question 10
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-barbital", and what is their action? Side effects?
ANSWER
Barbituates
i.e, phenobarbital (Luminal), pentobarbital (Nembutal)
- Used to treat or prevent seizures as is slows the activity of the brain and nervous system;
also used as a short-term sedative
Side effects
- CNS depression (drowsiness, dizziness) headache
Question 11
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-pam" or "-lam", and what is their action?
ANSWER
Benzodiazepines
i.e, lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium)
- Used as an antianxiety agent and an anticonvulsant
Question 12
What are the adverse affects of a benzodiazepine?
ANSWER
CNS depression, leading to LOW vitals
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