Samuel Merritt University Exit Hesi
,Samuel Merritt University Exit HESI (common drug stems
and antidotes) Questions With Complete Solutions
-adol - Analgesic
Methotrexate - Immunosuppressant
--Monitor signs of infection such as fever
EpiPen (Epinephrine Autoinjector) - Tx- anaphylaxis
Admin- SQ or IM- lateral aspect, middle portion of thigh
-alol - alpha and beta blocker
-aril - Antiviral
-azepam - Antianxiety
-cef - Cephalosporin
-conazole - systemic antifungal
-pidem - Hypnotic/sedative
-prazole - Antiulcer
-pressin - vasoconstrictor
-tricin - antibiotic
Tylenol antidote - Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
,Potassium antidote - Kayexalate
Digoxin antidote - Digibind
Benzo antidote - Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Mag antidote - calcium gluconate
Opioid and narcotic antidote - narcan
Heparin antidote - protamine sulfate
Coumadin antidote - Vitamin K
Mannitol (Osmitrol) - Is an osmotic diuretic used to decrease
intracranial pressure and given with cisplatin (Platinol) to
promote diuresis and reduce risk of nephrotoxicity and
ototoxicity associated with the cisplatin.
Cisplatin (Platinol) - Monitor for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Drug of choice for a noncompliant psychotic client -
Fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin decanoate)- IM antipsychotic
that has rapid onset of 1-2 hours and a long duration of 3-4
weeks
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - Treatment of CHF, a fib, flutter or
tachycardia. Check pulse: if <60 in adults or <90 in infants hold
the medication and contact the physician. Eat a diet low in
sodium and high in potassium. Contact clinician if headache,
, weak, drowsy, yellow vision, rash, ect. May cause hypokalemia.
Normal therapeutic range is 0.8-2.
Dobutamine - The color of the dobutamine solution is brown,
and it should be administered within 24 hours after
reconstitution, so the time of reconstitution should be verified
before administering the solution of medication. Sometimes
used for low cardiac output.
Methylphenidate HCl (Concerta, Ritalin) - Concerta, a central
nervous system (CNS) stimulant, is an extended-release tablet.
To be most effective in affecting the child's behavior, the drug
should be administered in the morning before the child goes to
school. Do not chew.
Vitamin C - If too much is given can cause diarrhea. Decrease
the dose.
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) - Can cause respiratory depression.
Watch respirations. For treatment of moderate to severe pain.
zidovudine (Retrovir) - Bone marrow depression with
granulocytopenia is a severe but common adverse effect of
zidovudine (Retrovir). Careful monitoring of CBCs is indicated
with blood draws every 2 weeks. It is for the management of
HIV infections and prevention of HIV following a needlestick.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - For management of pulmonary emboli,
DVT, MI, A fib, and postcardiac valve replacement. Have
patient wear medical information tag. May cause red-orange
urine. Avoid NSAIDS. Avoid foods high in vitamin K: green
,Samuel Merritt University Exit HESI (common drug stems
and antidotes) Questions With Complete Solutions
-adol - Analgesic
Methotrexate - Immunosuppressant
--Monitor signs of infection such as fever
EpiPen (Epinephrine Autoinjector) - Tx- anaphylaxis
Admin- SQ or IM- lateral aspect, middle portion of thigh
-alol - alpha and beta blocker
-aril - Antiviral
-azepam - Antianxiety
-cef - Cephalosporin
-conazole - systemic antifungal
-pidem - Hypnotic/sedative
-prazole - Antiulcer
-pressin - vasoconstrictor
-tricin - antibiotic
Tylenol antidote - Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
,Potassium antidote - Kayexalate
Digoxin antidote - Digibind
Benzo antidote - Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Mag antidote - calcium gluconate
Opioid and narcotic antidote - narcan
Heparin antidote - protamine sulfate
Coumadin antidote - Vitamin K
Mannitol (Osmitrol) - Is an osmotic diuretic used to decrease
intracranial pressure and given with cisplatin (Platinol) to
promote diuresis and reduce risk of nephrotoxicity and
ototoxicity associated with the cisplatin.
Cisplatin (Platinol) - Monitor for nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Drug of choice for a noncompliant psychotic client -
Fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin decanoate)- IM antipsychotic
that has rapid onset of 1-2 hours and a long duration of 3-4
weeks
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - Treatment of CHF, a fib, flutter or
tachycardia. Check pulse: if <60 in adults or <90 in infants hold
the medication and contact the physician. Eat a diet low in
sodium and high in potassium. Contact clinician if headache,
, weak, drowsy, yellow vision, rash, ect. May cause hypokalemia.
Normal therapeutic range is 0.8-2.
Dobutamine - The color of the dobutamine solution is brown,
and it should be administered within 24 hours after
reconstitution, so the time of reconstitution should be verified
before administering the solution of medication. Sometimes
used for low cardiac output.
Methylphenidate HCl (Concerta, Ritalin) - Concerta, a central
nervous system (CNS) stimulant, is an extended-release tablet.
To be most effective in affecting the child's behavior, the drug
should be administered in the morning before the child goes to
school. Do not chew.
Vitamin C - If too much is given can cause diarrhea. Decrease
the dose.
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) - Can cause respiratory depression.
Watch respirations. For treatment of moderate to severe pain.
zidovudine (Retrovir) - Bone marrow depression with
granulocytopenia is a severe but common adverse effect of
zidovudine (Retrovir). Careful monitoring of CBCs is indicated
with blood draws every 2 weeks. It is for the management of
HIV infections and prevention of HIV following a needlestick.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - For management of pulmonary emboli,
DVT, MI, A fib, and postcardiac valve replacement. Have
patient wear medical information tag. May cause red-orange
urine. Avoid NSAIDS. Avoid foods high in vitamin K: green
