LVN Level 2 Pharm Exam Questions
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ACE Inhibitors - ANSWERS-All names end in "pril"
What does an ACE Inhibitor do? - ANSWERS-Inhibits A1 from converting to A2
ACE Inhibitors side effects. - ANSWERS-cough, angioedema
What should you check prior to administering all BP medications? - ANSWERS-BP and Pulse
Side effects of all BP medications. - ANSWERS-Orthostatic hypotension, irregular K+ levels
Normal K+ (Potassium) range - ANSWERS-3.5-5.0
Things to monitor when patient is taking BP medication. - ANSWERS-BUN, Cr, K+, I & O
ACE Inhibitors prevent A1 from converting to A2. What is A2? - ANSWERS-Angiotensin II, a
vasoconstrictor
Beta Blockers - ANSWERS-all Beta Blockers end in "lol"
How do Beta Blockers work? - ANSWERS-They block B1 and B2.
What does blocking B1 accomplish? - ANSWERS-Vasodilation
, What can blocking B2 cause? - ANSWERS-Bronchoconstriction - issue with lungs.
Patients with what issues should not be given Beta Blockers? - ANSWERS-COPD, Asthma,
Allergies
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWERS-often end in "ine" but not always.
How do Calcium Channel Blockers work? - ANSWERS-Inhibits calcium from entering cells of
heart and artery channels.
What is the effect of a Calcium Channel Blocker? - ANSWERS-Decreases heart contractility.
Which diagnoses are Calcium Channel Blockers good for? - ANSWERS-AFIB and Angina
What patients should never be given a Calcium Channel Blocker? - ANSWERS-Patients with
chronic heart failure
What food/drink should be avoided when taking a Calcium Channel Blocker? - ANSWERS-
Grapefruit/Juice
Classification for Digoxin? - ANSWERS-Cardiac Glycoside
Therapeutic effect of Digoxin? - ANSWERS-Increases contractility
What diagnosis could Digoxin be prescribed for. - ANSWERS-Chronic Heart Failure
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ACE Inhibitors - ANSWERS-All names end in "pril"
What does an ACE Inhibitor do? - ANSWERS-Inhibits A1 from converting to A2
ACE Inhibitors side effects. - ANSWERS-cough, angioedema
What should you check prior to administering all BP medications? - ANSWERS-BP and Pulse
Side effects of all BP medications. - ANSWERS-Orthostatic hypotension, irregular K+ levels
Normal K+ (Potassium) range - ANSWERS-3.5-5.0
Things to monitor when patient is taking BP medication. - ANSWERS-BUN, Cr, K+, I & O
ACE Inhibitors prevent A1 from converting to A2. What is A2? - ANSWERS-Angiotensin II, a
vasoconstrictor
Beta Blockers - ANSWERS-all Beta Blockers end in "lol"
How do Beta Blockers work? - ANSWERS-They block B1 and B2.
What does blocking B1 accomplish? - ANSWERS-Vasodilation
, What can blocking B2 cause? - ANSWERS-Bronchoconstriction - issue with lungs.
Patients with what issues should not be given Beta Blockers? - ANSWERS-COPD, Asthma,
Allergies
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWERS-often end in "ine" but not always.
How do Calcium Channel Blockers work? - ANSWERS-Inhibits calcium from entering cells of
heart and artery channels.
What is the effect of a Calcium Channel Blocker? - ANSWERS-Decreases heart contractility.
Which diagnoses are Calcium Channel Blockers good for? - ANSWERS-AFIB and Angina
What patients should never be given a Calcium Channel Blocker? - ANSWERS-Patients with
chronic heart failure
What food/drink should be avoided when taking a Calcium Channel Blocker? - ANSWERS-
Grapefruit/Juice
Classification for Digoxin? - ANSWERS-Cardiac Glycoside
Therapeutic effect of Digoxin? - ANSWERS-Increases contractility
What diagnosis could Digoxin be prescribed for. - ANSWERS-Chronic Heart Failure
