Module 1 Meds (nur2239) | Exam Meds 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS
Side effects and teaching: Hyperkalemia, dehydration. Avoid foods high in potassium or
potassium supplements
ACE inhibitors (end in -pril) Use: Tx edema, HF, may decrease bp
Side effects and teaching: Cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia. Do not give if potassium is high or
if on potassium sparing diuretic
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs):
Valsartan, Losartan for HTN Use: Tx edema, HF, may decrease bp
Side effects and teaching: Angioedema; renal impairment; hyperkalemia; cause less cough than
ACE I; Cannot use in pregnancy
Amioderone Use: Tx edema, HF, may decrease bp
Side effects and teaching: Brady, AV block, prolonged QT; CHF; respiratory failure; n/v;
pulmonary toxicity
Lidocaine (normal level 1.5-5) Use: Tx edema, HF, my decrease bp
, Side effects and teaching: Toxicity sx's include drowsiness, confusion, parethesias, seizure,
respiratory failure
Carbapenems (Imipenem, Meropenum) Use: Antibiotic
Side effects: GI upset
Teaching: Cross sensitivity to penicillin, cephalosporin
Tetracyclines (Doxycycline) Use: Anitbiotic
Side effects: GI upset, dizziness, hepatotoxicity
Teaching: Teeth discoloration. Avoid in ages < 8 y/o or in pregnancy. Take on an empty
stomach. Do not give with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, antacids. Can affect birth control
Macrolides (Erythromycin, Azithromycin) Use: Antibiotic
Side effects: GI upset, prolonged QT interval, ototoxicity, monitor liver function
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED ANSWERS
Side effects and teaching: Hyperkalemia, dehydration. Avoid foods high in potassium or
potassium supplements
ACE inhibitors (end in -pril) Use: Tx edema, HF, may decrease bp
Side effects and teaching: Cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia. Do not give if potassium is high or
if on potassium sparing diuretic
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs):
Valsartan, Losartan for HTN Use: Tx edema, HF, may decrease bp
Side effects and teaching: Angioedema; renal impairment; hyperkalemia; cause less cough than
ACE I; Cannot use in pregnancy
Amioderone Use: Tx edema, HF, may decrease bp
Side effects and teaching: Brady, AV block, prolonged QT; CHF; respiratory failure; n/v;
pulmonary toxicity
Lidocaine (normal level 1.5-5) Use: Tx edema, HF, my decrease bp
, Side effects and teaching: Toxicity sx's include drowsiness, confusion, parethesias, seizure,
respiratory failure
Carbapenems (Imipenem, Meropenum) Use: Antibiotic
Side effects: GI upset
Teaching: Cross sensitivity to penicillin, cephalosporin
Tetracyclines (Doxycycline) Use: Anitbiotic
Side effects: GI upset, dizziness, hepatotoxicity
Teaching: Teeth discoloration. Avoid in ages < 8 y/o or in pregnancy. Take on an empty
stomach. Do not give with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, antacids. Can affect birth control
Macrolides (Erythromycin, Azithromycin) Use: Antibiotic
Side effects: GI upset, prolonged QT interval, ototoxicity, monitor liver function
