Pediatric Medications NUR 283 Questions
and Correct Answers
Digoxin Ans: Cardiac Glycoside, + inotrope, - chronotrope,
antiarrhythmic
Digoxin Toxicity Symptoms in Young Children Ans: Nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, photophobia, bradycardia
Furosemide Ans: Loop Diuretic, reduce preload, K wasting
Spironolactone Ans: K sparing diuretic- interrupts aldosterone,
reduce preload
Propranolol Ans: Beta blocker, - chronotrope, - inotrope, afterload
reducer
Captopril Ans: ACE Inhibitor, after load reducer
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Prostaglandin E Ans: IV medication to keep PDA open
Side effects: apnea & bradycardia
Indomethacin Ans: IV medication to close PDA
Albuterol Ans: SABA bronchodilator
Magnesium Sulfate Ans: smooth muscle relaxer- asthma treatment
Prednisone/ Prednisolone Ans: Corticosteroid, anti inflammatory
Dexamethasone Ans: Corticosteroid, anti inflammatory
Lorazepam Ans: Benzodiazepine- stop seizure
Intranasal Midazolam Ans: Benzodiazepine- stop seizure
Morphine Ans: Narcotic pain medication- usually IV
Hydrocodone Ans: Narcotic pain medication- po
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