Funds Ch 32-2

Front 1

What are two cardiotonics

Back 1

Digoxin, digitalis

Front 2

What is a diuretic

Back 2

Lasix

Front 3

What does the cardiotonic do?

Back 3

Strengthens action of the heart

Front 4

What does a diuretic do?

Back 4

Reduce edema and increase urinary output

Front 5

Name an antihistamine

Back 5

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

Front 6

Nursing consideration for cardiotonic?

Back 6

Take pulse rate before and after

Front 7

Whats a nursing intervention for antihistamines?

Back 7

Do not operate heavy equipment, increase fluid intake

Front 8

What is an example of an antitussive?

Back 8

Codeine

Front 9

What is proventil

Back 9

Bronodialator, anti asthmatic

Front 10

Anaphylaxis is:

Back 10

Severe allergic reaction

Front 11

Is antihistamine an agonist or antagonist?

Back 11

Antagonist

Front 12

If a drug is highly protein bound what happens?

Back 12

Very little gets to the target tissue

Front 13

When you give a drug, how do you document it?

Back 13

drug, route, dose, time, etc. on an MAR

Front 14

What is a therapeutic range?

Back 14

The range that will put the desired level of the drug in the blood stream without the side effects.

Front 15

What are the 3 classifications of drugs

Back 15

* effect on a body system
* the symptoms the drug relieves
* the drugs desired effect

Front 16

Common reason for noncompliance:

Back 16

Not understanding the drug and what it does for them

Front 17

How are doses calculated for a child?

Back 17

Based on age, size and weight

Front 18

For a drug to meet FDA standards, what does it have to do:

Back 18

Purity, potency, efficiacy, bioavailability, safety

Front 19

How much fluid does a pt need to take in to eliminate drugs?

Back 19

50 ml per kg per day

Front 20

What is the duration of action of a drug?

Back 20

Length of time it exerts a pharmacological effect

Front 21

Toxic effects of a drug occur when:

Back 21

The blood level rises above the therapeutic range

Front 22

old people who are on anti-inflammatory drugs must be monitored for?

Back 22

GI bleeding

Front 23

What does MDI mean?

Back 23

Metered dose inhaler

Front 24

What is the drug classification for inhibiting clotting of blood?

Back 24

Anticoagulant

Front 25

What is the drug classification for reducing congestion and allergic reactions?

Back 25

Antihistamines

Front 26

What classification of drugs relieves anxiety and promotes sleep?

Back 26

Hypnotics sedatives

Front 27

What classification of drugs relieves cough?

Back 27

Antitussives

Front 28

What classification of drugs increases mental alertness?

Back 28

Stimulants

Front 29

What classification of drugs reduces inflammation and pain?

Back 29

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Front 30

Codeine is an:

Back 30

Antitussive

Front 31

Furosemide is a

Back 31

Diuretic (Lasix)

Front 32

Digoxin is a :

Back 32

Cardiotonic

Front 33

Diphenhydramine is a:

Back 33

Antihistamine (benadryl)

Front 34

Why is the unit dose system safest?

Back 34

The dose prescribed is the dose dispensed.

Front 35

Medications that should not be crushed for administering in a feeding tube are:

Back 35

Sublingual, enteric coated, or sustained release

Front 36

What system is used to measure med dosage in US?

Back 36

Mostly metric, some apothecary

Front 37

All medication orders are stopped when?

Back 37

A patient undergoes anesthesia or surgery

Front 38

What's the difference between a linimint and a lotion?

Back 38

Linimints are rubbed in, lotions are just put on.

Front 39

When pouring a liquid medication, how do you determine when you have enough?

Back 39

look at the meniscus at eye level