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Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - CORRECT ANSWER-blurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE - CORRECT ANSWER-can cause drowsiness
Estrogen (premarin) SE - CORRECT ANSWER-↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s:
SOB, severe headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest,
abdomen.
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE - CORRECT ANSWER-urinary retension,
constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated -
CORRECT ANSWER-with MAOIs (can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-
blockers can inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert canister, shake before use, rinse
mouth after use, w/new inhaler perform test spray
Levothryoxine (T4) Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of
hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex) - CORRECT ANSWER-allergy to cephalosporins is considered
a precaution for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy - CORRECT
ANSWER-assess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at <
50mg/min, avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - CORRECT ANSWER-when migraine symptoms appear and
again in 1 hr if symptoms persist
, Route—fastest/most effective - CORRECT ANSWER-intravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist] - CORRECT ANSWER-therapeutic action: improvement of
respiratory rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - CORRECT ANSWER-↓ frequency & severity of
muscle spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - CORRECT ANSWER-liver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] -
CORRECT ANSWER-foods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-malaria prevention;
Use: take weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4 weeks after
return.
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-w/alteplase for acute MI
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis
[antidote—Vit K]
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-reduce long-term risk of clotting w/
atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA
Alteplase (Activase) [antithrombolytic] Use - CORRECT ANSWER-Acute MI/CVA (has
short half-life)
Methylphenidate (Concerta) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-marcolepsy Precaution: avoid
caffeine use
Exam Questions Newest Update
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - CORRECT ANSWER-blurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE - CORRECT ANSWER-can cause drowsiness
Estrogen (premarin) SE - CORRECT ANSWER-↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s:
SOB, severe headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest,
abdomen.
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE - CORRECT ANSWER-urinary retension,
constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated -
CORRECT ANSWER-with MAOIs (can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-
blockers can inhibit the therapeutic effects Use: invert canister, shake before use, rinse
mouth after use, w/new inhaler perform test spray
Levothryoxine (T4) Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of
hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex) - CORRECT ANSWER-allergy to cephalosporins is considered
a precaution for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy - CORRECT
ANSWER-assess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at <
50mg/min, avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - CORRECT ANSWER-when migraine symptoms appear and
again in 1 hr if symptoms persist
, Route—fastest/most effective - CORRECT ANSWER-intravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist] - CORRECT ANSWER-therapeutic action: improvement of
respiratory rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - CORRECT ANSWER-↓ frequency & severity of
muscle spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - CORRECT ANSWER-liver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] -
CORRECT ANSWER-foods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-malaria prevention;
Use: take weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4 weeks after
return.
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-w/alteplase for acute MI
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-long-term prophylaxis of thrombosis
[antidote—Vit K]
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-reduce long-term risk of clotting w/
atherosclerosis and recent MI of CVA
Alteplase (Activase) [antithrombolytic] Use - CORRECT ANSWER-Acute MI/CVA (has
short half-life)
Methylphenidate (Concerta) Use - CORRECT ANSWER-marcolepsy Precaution: avoid
caffeine use
