Serum lab testing in a pt taking aminoglycosides is necessary to avoid this severe adverse effect
A.
Heart failure
B.
Toxicity
C.
Hyperglycemia
D.
Renal failure
2.
In a pt taking nitrates, this med would be used to treat a chronic headache
A.
OTC analgesics
B.
opioids
C.
Triptans
D.
NSAIDs
3.
This hypoglycemic med permits the pt to take 30 min before a meal or skip if they are not eating
A.
Metformin
B.
Glargine
C.
Lispro
D.
Repaglinide
4.
Bulk forming laxatives, such a psyllium, need to be taken with 8oz of water in order to prevent this serious adverse effect
A.
Bowel impaction/perferation
B.
ulcers/gi bleed
C.
diarreha
D.
noxious flatulance
5.
Miotic glaucoma meds reduce IOP through this action
A.
pupil dialation
B.
osmosis
C.
pupil constriction
D.
drainage
6.
Taking this med in the morning, not stopping the med abruptly, not taking it with herbal products, and seeking medical advice before taking OTC meds are all part of the teaching that a pt should receive when taking this class of antidepressant
A.
SSRIs
B.
MAOIs
C.
TCAs
D.
SNRIs
7.
Wine, aged cheeses, and processed meats are foods that should not be eaten with taking this class of meds
A.
NSAIDs
B.
Decongestants
C.
MAOIs
D.
Oral contraceptives
8.
Alcohol should not be taken with many meds because it has this effect
A.
Disulfiram-like reaction
B.
CNS depression
C.
Parasthesia
D.
Coma
9.
This med is given to pts who are unable to swallow and are experiencing severe hypoglycemia
A.
Odansetron
B.
Loratadine
C.
Suboxone
D.
Glucagon
10.
Taking daily weights, monitoring edema, lowered bp and increased urination are all signs of effective action of this type of med
A.
Diuretics
B.
Beta-Blockers
C.
ARBs
D.
Antifungals
11.
This adverse effect of salicylates is a sign of toxicity
A.
Bronchospasms
B.
Vision changes
C.
Tinnitis
D.
Psychosis
12.
Eating cheese or processed meats can lead to hypertensive crisis in pts taking this anti Parkinson’s med
A.
MAOIs
B.
NSAIDs
C.
Sulfonomides
D.
Opioid analgesics
13.
This approach to chemotherapy helps to reduce drug resistance
A.
chemotherapy
B.
combination therapy
C.
multi-drug therapy
D.
radiation therapy
14.
When should a patient take their Statin medications
A.
morning
B.
evening
C.
afternoon
D.
midnight
15.
Chronic constipation is an adverse effect associated with pt taking this class of med
A.
bronchodialators
B.
diuretics
C.
ACE inhibitors
D.
NSAIDs
16.
Most meds do not interact well with this fruit
A.
Grapefruit
B.
Oranges
C.
Apples
D.
Pineapples
17.
Pt taking antihypertensives should sit and stand slowly due to the risk of this adverse effect
A.
loss of consciousness
B.
ataxia
C.
orthostatic hypertension
D.
diarreha
18.
Teaching pt to increase their water intake to 8-10 glasses per day is important for a pt taking this anti-infective
A.
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
B.
Pennicillian
C.
Ketaconzole
D.
Piperazine
19.
Alprazolam is typically prescribed to pts with this concern
A.
depression
B.
schizophrenia
C.
bi-polar disorder
D.
anxiety
20.
This effect of taking nitrofurantoin for a UTI is expected and benign
A.
brown urine
B.
pink urine
C.
blue urine
D.
sparkles in urine
21.
This med cures Alzheimer’s disease
A.
Levadopa-Carvadopa
B.
Phenitonin
C.
No cure
D.
Naloxone
22.
Steroids tend to have this adverse effect on diabetic pts
A.
hyperglycemia
B.
hypoglycemia
C.
seizures
D.
insomnia
23.
The action a nurse should take when a pt is questioning whether or not that is the correct pill
A.
make the patient take it anyway
B.
hold the medication
C.
check the order
D.
take it yourself
24.
74. One indicator that a med used to treat parkinsonism is effective is to note this positive therapeutic effect
A.
gait improvement
B.
reduced tremors
C.
increased urine output
D.
decreased blood pressure
25.
This med is sometimes taken with milk to reduce the adverse effects it may have on the stomach
A.
Tylenol
B.
Imodium
C.
Naproxin
D.
Ibuprofen
26.
The amount of time between the administration of multiple eye drops
A.
2 minutes
B.
5 minutes
C.
30 seconds
D.
45 seconds
27.
70% of pts with hypertension have an excess of this
A.
Angiotensin II
B.
Angiotensin I
C.
Renin
D.
Vassopressin
28.
A pt taking med for hypothyroidism typically takes this med at this time of day
A.
Morning, empty stomach
B.
Morning, after breakfast
C.
Morning, 1 hour after breakfast
D.
Evening, after dinner
29.
A phenomenon of drug metabolism where a portion of an orally administered drug is absorbed in the liver before reaching circulation there by reducing the amount of drug in the blood stream
A.
Second pass
B.
Third pass
C.
First pass
D.
No pass
30.
Anti-infective that prevent the growth of bacteria
A.
bacteriostatic
B.
bacteriosidal
C.
bactoban
D.
bacteria be gone
31.
The action of the heart consisting of one heartbeat
A.
cardiac cycle
B.
cardiac output
C.
preload
D.
afterload
32.
The amount of time in which a pt should eat after taking their lispro insulin
A.
15-30 mins
B.
1hour
C.
5-10 mins
D.
1 min
33.
Diaphoresis, mental confusion and fever are all potential adverse effects of this antidepressant
