Dobutamine is considered a(n):
Adrenergic
Anti-coagulant
Diuretic
Cholinergic
Ezetimibe may be ordered for a patient to counteract/lower:
Coagulation
Angina
Cholesterol Absorption
Bradychardia
To treat hypercholesterolemia, a nurse might give a patient the following drug:
Atenolol
Heparin
TImolol
Nicotinic Acid
For patients who have been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, and have recently become worse the following drug may be prescribed (Classed as an antianginal):
Nesiritide
Mannitrol
Dabigitran
TImilol
Calcium channel blockers are used for AFIB, Angina, Hypertension, and sometimes VT disrhythmia. All of the following are CCB's EXCEPT:
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Ranolazine
Amlodipine
Used to treat V-tach, this drug belongs to the therapeutic class "Antidysrhythmics"
Digitoxin
Alciximab
Procainamide
This type of anti-coagulant (also known as a blood thinner) belongs to a subclass of Heparin known as "Low Molecular Weight Heparin" (LMWH):
Alteplase
Enoxaparin
Carvedilol
This drug can be used to treat hypertension, and angina. It belongs to the drug class Calcium Channel Blocker.
Rivaroxaban
Losartan
Nitroprisside
Propranolol is a NONSELECTIVE Beta-Blocker, and absolutely cannot be given to patients with this diagnosis:
MI
Anemia
Asthma
This blocker is both an Alpha AND a beta blocker:
Metropolol
Propranolol
Atenlol
Metropolol is noncardioselective.
This beta-blocker is used to treat glaucoma.
Timolol
This drug is used for stroke prevention, and is used 30 days after surgery. It is considered a direct thrombin inhibitor, and taken BY MOUTH.
Argatraban
Aspirin
Dabigatran
Vitamin K is an antidote for which anti-coagulant?
Warfarin
This hematologic drug is used in PREVENTION of blood clots, rather than the destruction of them.
This drug is the antidote for HEPARIN:
Protamine Sulfate
Vitamin K
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Clopidogrel
This hematologic drug is given for renal failure, and prevents a condition known as "swirling blood".
This drug is highly addictive, and belongs to the opioid class:
Folic Acid
Molrinone
Epoetin Alfa
Morphine
This drug is a massive vasodilator, and helps with angina as well as hypertension. It can be administered via spray, ointment, transdermal patches, IV, and sublingually.
Metroprolol
Nitroglycerin
Epoetin Alfa is a treatment for Anemia, and the pt should be closely monitored for:
Headaches
N/V
Bone Pain
Ferrous Sulfate is a treatment for which type of anemia?
Iron-deficient Anemia
B12 deficient anemia
Sickle-Cell Anemia
Eukaryotic Based Anemia
Valsartan is what % protien bound, thus making it a slow release ARB.
75%
80%
85%
90%
This antilipid binds with bile in the GI tract, preventing the absorption of cholesterol.
Valsartan
Milrinone
Digoxin
Cholestryamine
Digoxin is the antidote for Digoxin Immune Fab
This drug, given for heart failure comes with a warning to listen for patient complaints of green or yellow halos
Aspirin has NO antidote.
This Diuretic is an OSMOTIC diuretic.
Mannitol
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide
This diuretic is a LOOP diuretic
Furosimide
This Diuretic is a K+ sparing diuretic.
This diuretic is a Thiazide.
I hate diuretics.
What is the best way to decrease preload and afterload?
Antiangina
Diuretics
Antihypertensives
Beta Blockers
This class of drug can mask Hypoglycemia, and extra care must be taken with diabetics.
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
Calcium Channel Blocker
Beta Blocker
Vasodilator
Afterload is the amount of pressure needed to move the blood from the heart back into the body.
After how many tabs of Nitro do you call EMS?
1
2
3
4
Do Calcium channel blockers decrease preload, or afterload?
Preload
Afterload
Why is ferrous sulfate given in liquid form with a straw?
The straw helps to expedite delivery to the GI.
Ferrous Sulfate triggers the gag reflex
The straw regulates the intake of the drug, preventing it from being overdosed
Ferrous Sulfate stains the teeth.
Aspirin is NOT to be given to which age group?
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Overdosing on aspirin, in addition to Sodium Bicarb, can be treated (but not cured) with what?
Vinegar
NaCl
Sulphur
Activated Charcoal
How often will a patient on thrombolytics be bedridden?
Two hours a day.
Three hours after administering.
Only at mealtimes.
Throughout the entirety of the course of administration.