NUR 283 COMP 1-3 MEDS Questions With Complete
Solutions
Ace Inhibitors Correct Answer End in pril - Lisinopril
S/E angioedema, cough
Allopurinol: Correct Answer treats Gout; patient teaching: you
should increase fluid intake;alsoigvenintumorlysissyndrome
Alteplase: Correct Answer treats AMI (acute myocardial
infarction), Stroke (MUST BE GIVEN WITHIN 3 HOURS of
last known well), chest pain at rest (unstable angina), blood clots
in the lungs (pulmonary thrombosis or embolism), ALSO used
for clearing of blood clots from blocked venous catheters
SIDE EFFECTS: BLEEDING; Intracranial hemorrhage; nausea
and vomiting, pulmonary embolism, arrhythmias, allergic
reactions, DVT, angioedema
Ampicillin is in the Penicillin family: Correct Answer
Cephalosporins (sulfa drugs) are closely related to penicillin
may have an allergic reaction if they are allergic to penicillin,
Clarify order if the patient is allergic to sulfa and has an order
for Ampicillin.
Anti-anxiolytics Correct Answer End in pam
Lorazepam-Ativan
Diazepam-Valium
Beclomethasone: Correct Answer to treat asthma attack
(wheezing, SOB) patient teaching; RINSE MOUTH after use.
, BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) Correct Answer
DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising and to
change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension!
Calcium channel blockers Correct Answer End in pine
Nifedipine
Carbamazepine Correct Answer Seizure Medication
Use other forms of birth control
Carbamazepine: Correct Answer treatment of seizures,
trigeminal neuralgia and bipolar disorder report sore throat,
mouth sores, infections, high temperature this could indicate a
serious blood problem drug reaction with eosinophilia and
systemic symptoms (DRESS); DO NOT take with grapefruit
juice it may increase the effects of this medicine
Ceftriaxone - Rocephin Correct Answer (becareful if severe
PCN allergy)
Cipro: Correct Answer broad-spectrum antibiotic; monitor
deep tendon reflexes for rupture! Take on an empty stomach,
can take with juice for better absorption.
Clozapine: Correct Answer antipsychotic; treats schizophrenia
or schizoaffective disorder.
MONITOR FOR: (fever, myalgia, dizziness or faintness, chest
pain, tachycardia or other signs and symptoms of heart failure
look for myocarditis/INFECTION. REPORT signs of infection
IMMEDIATELY
Solutions
Ace Inhibitors Correct Answer End in pril - Lisinopril
S/E angioedema, cough
Allopurinol: Correct Answer treats Gout; patient teaching: you
should increase fluid intake;alsoigvenintumorlysissyndrome
Alteplase: Correct Answer treats AMI (acute myocardial
infarction), Stroke (MUST BE GIVEN WITHIN 3 HOURS of
last known well), chest pain at rest (unstable angina), blood clots
in the lungs (pulmonary thrombosis or embolism), ALSO used
for clearing of blood clots from blocked venous catheters
SIDE EFFECTS: BLEEDING; Intracranial hemorrhage; nausea
and vomiting, pulmonary embolism, arrhythmias, allergic
reactions, DVT, angioedema
Ampicillin is in the Penicillin family: Correct Answer
Cephalosporins (sulfa drugs) are closely related to penicillin
may have an allergic reaction if they are allergic to penicillin,
Clarify order if the patient is allergic to sulfa and has an order
for Ampicillin.
Anti-anxiolytics Correct Answer End in pam
Lorazepam-Ativan
Diazepam-Valium
Beclomethasone: Correct Answer to treat asthma attack
(wheezing, SOB) patient teaching; RINSE MOUTH after use.
, BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) Correct Answer
DANGLE patient on the side of the bed before rising and to
change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension!
Calcium channel blockers Correct Answer End in pine
Nifedipine
Carbamazepine Correct Answer Seizure Medication
Use other forms of birth control
Carbamazepine: Correct Answer treatment of seizures,
trigeminal neuralgia and bipolar disorder report sore throat,
mouth sores, infections, high temperature this could indicate a
serious blood problem drug reaction with eosinophilia and
systemic symptoms (DRESS); DO NOT take with grapefruit
juice it may increase the effects of this medicine
Ceftriaxone - Rocephin Correct Answer (becareful if severe
PCN allergy)
Cipro: Correct Answer broad-spectrum antibiotic; monitor
deep tendon reflexes for rupture! Take on an empty stomach,
can take with juice for better absorption.
Clozapine: Correct Answer antipsychotic; treats schizophrenia
or schizoaffective disorder.
MONITOR FOR: (fever, myalgia, dizziness or faintness, chest
pain, tachycardia or other signs and symptoms of heart failure
look for myocarditis/INFECTION. REPORT signs of infection
IMMEDIATELY
