QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are side effects of Albuterol? Answer: Tachycardia and dry
mouth
◉ What is the order for inhalers with an asthma attack? Answer: Short
then long
◉ What is important after an inhaler? Answer: Rinse out mouth
◉ Why is it important to rinse out one's mouth after an inhaler? Answer:
To prevent fungal infection
◉ What do some inhalers contain? Answer: Steroids
◉ What does a steroid in an inhaler treat? Answer: Inflammation
◉ Which drug decreases the production of vitamin K clotting? Answer:
Warfarin (Coumadin)
, ◉ How long is the effectiveness of Warfarin (Coumadin)? Answer:
Three days
◉ How is Warfarin (Coumadin) measured? Answer: INR
◉ How is Warfarin (Coumadin) reversed? Answer: Vitamin K
◉ Which drug prevents new clots from forming? Answer: Heparin
◉ How is Heparin reversed? Answer: Protamine sulfate
◉ What to watch for while taking Heparin? Answer: Bleeding
◉ What to teach when taking Prozosin (minipress)? Answer: Change
positions slowly to avoid hypotension
◉ What to avoid while doing iron therapy? Answer: Dairy products
◉ How to apply Permethrin? Answer: Apply cream then wait 6-12 hours
then shower
◉ What does Alderonate (fosamax) treat? Answer: Osteoporosis