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What type of drug ends in the suffix "-mide" or "-semide", and what is their action?
Diuretic (Loop)
i.e, furosemide (Lasix), torsemide (Demadex)
- Treatment of edema due to heart failure, liver, and kidney disease; also used to
treat hypertension and decrease blood volume in FVE
What are the side effects of taking a Loop Diuretic?
hypokalemia, dehydration, dizziness, GI upset
When is the best time to administer a Loop Diuretic drug?
The medication should be administered in the MORNING. This is to prevent
nocturia (urinating at night) if taken in the evening.
,What type of drug ends in the suffix "-floxacin" or "-floxin", and what is their
action?
Fluoroquinolone
Antibiotic i.e, ofloxacin
(Floxin)
- Used to kill bacteria that causes infections i.e, C-diff
What highly important lab must be monitored when giving a patient a loop
diuretic?
Potassium
- Loop diuretics are potassium WASTING, meaning it rids potassium from the
body. Monitor the patient for hypokalemia.
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-tidine" , and what is their action?
H2 Antagonist (Histamine 2 Antagonist)
i.e, ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet)
- anti-ulcer agent, H2 receptor blocker.
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-phylline" , and what is their action?
Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
"sympathetic" i.e, theophylline,
aminophylline
- Used to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, COPD; opens airway by
relaxing muscles in the bronchial tubes
,What type of drug ends in the suffix "-cillin" , and what is their action?
Penicillin - Antibiotic
i.e, amoxicillin (Amoxil), ampicillin (Omnipen), dicloxacillin (Dynapen),
piperacillin, penicillin
- Used to treat infections caused by bacteria
What nursing action must be taken when administering penicillin to a patient?
Check for allergies to penicillin
What confliction might birth control and penicillin have together?
Penicillin can decrease the effects of birth control
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-azine" , and what is their action?
Phenothiazine (serious mental disorders)
i.e, chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
- Used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, serious mental/emotional
disorders
What major side effects come with taking Phenothiazine?
agranulocytosis (sore throat, fever), Tardive dyskinesia, constipation, dryness of
mouth, trouble urinating, drowsiness
, What labs must be assessed prior to taking, and during, Phenothiazine treatment?
White Blood Cell Count
- since this drug can cause agranulocytosis, and lower one's immunity
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-prazole" , and what is their action?
PPI's Proton Pump Inhibitors
i.e, omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid)
- Used to treat peptic ulcer disease/GERD; decreases acid production
What nursing consideration must be taken with patients taking a PPI drug?
The drug must be given BEFORE meals
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-cycline" , and what is their action?
Tetracyclines
Antibiotic i.e,
tetracycline(Sumycin)
- Used to treat a wide variety of infections, including acne; stops growth of
bacteria
What nursing considerations are important to remember when giving a patient
Tetracyline drugs?
1. Do not give with milk or antacids = inhibit effect of drug; take 1 hr
before or 2 hr after meals with water
2. Keep out of the sun, as this drug causes sensitivity to the sun
(154 Questions And Answers) Actual Exam Newest
With Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers| Brand New Version !
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-mide" or "-semide", and what is their action?
Diuretic (Loop)
i.e, furosemide (Lasix), torsemide (Demadex)
- Treatment of edema due to heart failure, liver, and kidney disease; also used to
treat hypertension and decrease blood volume in FVE
What are the side effects of taking a Loop Diuretic?
hypokalemia, dehydration, dizziness, GI upset
When is the best time to administer a Loop Diuretic drug?
The medication should be administered in the MORNING. This is to prevent
nocturia (urinating at night) if taken in the evening.
,What type of drug ends in the suffix "-floxacin" or "-floxin", and what is their
action?
Fluoroquinolone
Antibiotic i.e, ofloxacin
(Floxin)
- Used to kill bacteria that causes infections i.e, C-diff
What highly important lab must be monitored when giving a patient a loop
diuretic?
Potassium
- Loop diuretics are potassium WASTING, meaning it rids potassium from the
body. Monitor the patient for hypokalemia.
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-tidine" , and what is their action?
H2 Antagonist (Histamine 2 Antagonist)
i.e, ranitidine (Zantac), cimetidine (Tagamet)
- anti-ulcer agent, H2 receptor blocker.
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-phylline" , and what is their action?
Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
"sympathetic" i.e, theophylline,
aminophylline
- Used to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, COPD; opens airway by
relaxing muscles in the bronchial tubes
,What type of drug ends in the suffix "-cillin" , and what is their action?
Penicillin - Antibiotic
i.e, amoxicillin (Amoxil), ampicillin (Omnipen), dicloxacillin (Dynapen),
piperacillin, penicillin
- Used to treat infections caused by bacteria
What nursing action must be taken when administering penicillin to a patient?
Check for allergies to penicillin
What confliction might birth control and penicillin have together?
Penicillin can decrease the effects of birth control
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-azine" , and what is their action?
Phenothiazine (serious mental disorders)
i.e, chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
- Used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, serious mental/emotional
disorders
What major side effects come with taking Phenothiazine?
agranulocytosis (sore throat, fever), Tardive dyskinesia, constipation, dryness of
mouth, trouble urinating, drowsiness
, What labs must be assessed prior to taking, and during, Phenothiazine treatment?
White Blood Cell Count
- since this drug can cause agranulocytosis, and lower one's immunity
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-prazole" , and what is their action?
PPI's Proton Pump Inhibitors
i.e, omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid)
- Used to treat peptic ulcer disease/GERD; decreases acid production
What nursing consideration must be taken with patients taking a PPI drug?
The drug must be given BEFORE meals
What type of drug ends in the suffix "-cycline" , and what is their action?
Tetracyclines
Antibiotic i.e,
tetracycline(Sumycin)
- Used to treat a wide variety of infections, including acne; stops growth of
bacteria
What nursing considerations are important to remember when giving a patient
Tetracyline drugs?
1. Do not give with milk or antacids = inhibit effect of drug; take 1 hr
before or 2 hr after meals with water
2. Keep out of the sun, as this drug causes sensitivity to the sun
