Top 50 Drugs-Nursing exam
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Albuterol Aerosol Class: Bronchodilator Beta 2 agonist
Thera: Bronchodilation for asthma, COPD, acute
bronchospasm
SE: Nervousness, restlessness, tremor, chest pain,
palpitations.
-- Assess lung sound before & after TX. Observe for
paradoxical bronchospasm (wheezing). Consider
aerochamber. Monitor K+ and glucose. Rinse mouth with
water to minimize dry mouth.
(Ambien) zolpidem Class: Sedative / hypnotic
Thera: Sedation and induction of sleep
SE: Amnesia, daytime drowsiness, drugged feeling,
physical & psychological dependence, tolerance, GI
effects
-- Assess sleep, mental status, potential for
dependence. Don't use more than 7-10 days. Avoid
ETOH & other CNS depressants
, (Ativan) lorazepam Class: Antianxiety Sedative / hypnotic. Benzodiazepine.
Thera:Management of anxiety, insomnia, Status Epilepticus.
Preoperative sedation. Postoperative amnesia
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, APNEA, CARDIAC
ARREST with rapid IVP
-- Assess anxiety, mental status,. Avoid ETOH & other CNS
depressants
(Avandia) rosiglitazone Class: Antidiabetic.
Thiazolidinediones Thera: Decrease
insulin resistance
SE: Edema, anemia, wt gain, increased cholesterol
-- Monitor for fluid retention, hypoglycemia. Check PLFTs
& CBC High Alert Medication!
(Cardiazem ) diltiazem Class: Antianginal antiarrhythimics (class IV) antihypertensive.
CA++ channel blocker
Thera: Decreased blood pressure. Coronary vasodilation.
Antiarrhythimic
SE: Arrhythmias. CHF. Peripheral edema, Postural
hypotension
-- Assess for signs of CHF. Monitor BP &P, notify < 50
bpm. May cause drowsiness of dizziness. Caution
patient to avoid driving until response to medication is
known. Gingival hyperplasia-teach good oral care
(Celebrex ) celecoxib Class:NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitor
Thera: Analgesic, anti- inflammatory, & anti- pyretic
SE: GI BLEEDING, dermal rash, GI effects
-- Assess pain, ROM and swelling. Do not give if allergic to
sulfonamides, aspirin or NSAIDs. Watch for tarry stools.
(Cozaar) losartan Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Thera: Antihypertensive. Decreases risk of
stroke. SE: Orthostatic hypotension,
diarrhea. Dizziness, ANGIOEDEMA. Use
cautiously in CHF
-- Assess orthostatic blood pressures. Use care
when changing positions to prevent orthostatic
hypotension. Monitor BUN/Creatinine for possible
early renal failure.
(Coumadin) warfarin Class:Anticoagulant. Interferes with hepative
syntheses of Vitamin K- dependant clotting factors
Thera: Prophylaxis/Treatment of venous &/or pulmonary
embolism (PE) and atrial fibrillation w/ embolization.
Antidote
= Vitamin K
SE: Bleeding. Numerous drugs and natural products affect
the activity of warfarin!
-- Asses for bleeding, or increased thrombosis. Check
INR/PT before administration and regularly. PT may be 1.3-
1.5 times greater than control. INR goal dependent on
medical diagnosis. Maintain consistent vitamin K, Take in
evening. Avoid ETOH & OTC medications. High Alert
Medication
Actual 2026/2027 Practice
Questions And Study Guide
Accurate Exam Complete
Approved Questions With Well
Elaborated Solutions And Detailed
Rationales (100% Correct Verified
Answers) Current
Albuterol Aerosol Class: Bronchodilator Beta 2 agonist
Thera: Bronchodilation for asthma, COPD, acute
bronchospasm
SE: Nervousness, restlessness, tremor, chest pain,
palpitations.
-- Assess lung sound before & after TX. Observe for
paradoxical bronchospasm (wheezing). Consider
aerochamber. Monitor K+ and glucose. Rinse mouth with
water to minimize dry mouth.
(Ambien) zolpidem Class: Sedative / hypnotic
Thera: Sedation and induction of sleep
SE: Amnesia, daytime drowsiness, drugged feeling,
physical & psychological dependence, tolerance, GI
effects
-- Assess sleep, mental status, potential for
dependence. Don't use more than 7-10 days. Avoid
ETOH & other CNS depressants
, (Ativan) lorazepam Class: Antianxiety Sedative / hypnotic. Benzodiazepine.
Thera:Management of anxiety, insomnia, Status Epilepticus.
Preoperative sedation. Postoperative amnesia
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, APNEA, CARDIAC
ARREST with rapid IVP
-- Assess anxiety, mental status,. Avoid ETOH & other CNS
depressants
(Avandia) rosiglitazone Class: Antidiabetic.
Thiazolidinediones Thera: Decrease
insulin resistance
SE: Edema, anemia, wt gain, increased cholesterol
-- Monitor for fluid retention, hypoglycemia. Check PLFTs
& CBC High Alert Medication!
(Cardiazem ) diltiazem Class: Antianginal antiarrhythimics (class IV) antihypertensive.
CA++ channel blocker
Thera: Decreased blood pressure. Coronary vasodilation.
Antiarrhythimic
SE: Arrhythmias. CHF. Peripheral edema, Postural
hypotension
-- Assess for signs of CHF. Monitor BP &P, notify < 50
bpm. May cause drowsiness of dizziness. Caution
patient to avoid driving until response to medication is
known. Gingival hyperplasia-teach good oral care
(Celebrex ) celecoxib Class:NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitor
Thera: Analgesic, anti- inflammatory, & anti- pyretic
SE: GI BLEEDING, dermal rash, GI effects
-- Assess pain, ROM and swelling. Do not give if allergic to
sulfonamides, aspirin or NSAIDs. Watch for tarry stools.
(Cozaar) losartan Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Thera: Antihypertensive. Decreases risk of
stroke. SE: Orthostatic hypotension,
diarrhea. Dizziness, ANGIOEDEMA. Use
cautiously in CHF
-- Assess orthostatic blood pressures. Use care
when changing positions to prevent orthostatic
hypotension. Monitor BUN/Creatinine for possible
early renal failure.
(Coumadin) warfarin Class:Anticoagulant. Interferes with hepative
syntheses of Vitamin K- dependant clotting factors
Thera: Prophylaxis/Treatment of venous &/or pulmonary
embolism (PE) and atrial fibrillation w/ embolization.
Antidote
= Vitamin K
SE: Bleeding. Numerous drugs and natural products affect
the activity of warfarin!
-- Asses for bleeding, or increased thrombosis. Check
INR/PT before administration and regularly. PT may be 1.3-
1.5 times greater than control. INR goal dependent on
medical diagnosis. Maintain consistent vitamin K, Take in
evening. Avoid ETOH & OTC medications. High Alert
Medication
