Drugs to know for HESI
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1. What vitamin Vitamin A
should a preg-
nant pt. not take
2. What should be Potassium
monitored when
pt. is on digoxin
3. What are signs of Yellow vision and bradycardia are the first signs; has a narrow therapeutic range
digoxin toxicity
4. What medications It can counter act the benefits. Levodopa activates dopamine with FGA blockers
should be avoid- dopamine receptors.
ed if pt. is taking
levodopa
5. What are some CNS depression; avoid driving when taking medication. Drowsiness, headache,
adverse effects of abdominal pain, V/D, and urinary retention
baclofen
6. Adverse Effects of Dehydration, electrolyte loss, Steven-Johnson Syndrome, N/V/D, acute angle
Thiazide Diuretics glaucoma, myopia, and photosensitivity
7. What are lasix di- To reduce hypertension, edema due to Heart Failure, hepatic impairment, and
uretics used for renal disease. Prototype: Furosemide
and what is the
prototype?
8. What are some Dehydration, electrolyte loss, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, hearing loss,
adverse effects of and anorexia
furosemide?
9.
, Drugs to know for HESI
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What are some constipation, urinary retention, respiratory depression, confusion, and sedation.
common side ef- Triad: Pen pain pupils, respiratory depression, and decrease loc.
fects on opioids?
10. Non aspirin GI bleeding, anaphylaxis, hepatitis, and steven - Johnson syndrome. Ibuprofen,
NSAID common celebrex, and naprosyn
side effects?
11. Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity, N/V/D, sweating and abdominal pain. Do not drink when taking
side effects and medication because it can increase the risk if GI bleeding
high risk findings
12. What pt. should Children, pt. with chicken pox, or the flu. Children can develop Reye's syndrome
never be given as- which is swelling of the liver and brain.
pirin?
13. Major adverse ef- Ulcer in GI, thin blood, bleeding and bruising, Tinnitus is a sign of toxicity
fects of aspirin?
14. What is aspirin Treating chronic inflammation, fever, mild to moderate pain, MI, and can help
used for? protect from thrombic disorders
15. What is glauco- Glaucoma is increased pressure in the eye that takes away peripheral vision. The
ma and what is most common is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
the most com-
mon type?
16. How does Timod- It helps decrease IOP by reducing production of aqueous humor and helps
olol help glauco- maintain and normal pressure. ** Should not be given to an asthma pt. because
ma? it is non selective**
17. Medication used Antihistamines, NSAIDs, and steroids.
for Conjunctivitis
, Drugs to know for HESI
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18. What are some s/s Burning, itching, watery eyes
of conjunctivitis?
19. What medications Antibiotics(tetracycline), and sometimes a potassium sparing diuretic because it
are used to treat has hormonal properties as well. A form of Vitamin A is also used.
facial acne?
20. What medications Steroids, immune depressants, and vitamin A and D.
are administered
to help treat pso-
riasis?
21. What drugs are Steroids creams but not for long term use
used on the skin?
22. What can happen It can thin the skin and cause spider veins, and stretch marks.
if steroid creams
are used too long?
23. How should a apply a thin layer on the skin...never apply a band aid!
nurse apply a
steroid cream?
24. Medication for Antibiotics but they are only given to children younger than 6 months old. Usually
Otitis Media and a pain medication is prescribed but they most important thing is to vaccinate
restrictions? children for flu and strep
25. What does Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and aspirin
M.O.N.A stand
for?
26. what medication Nitroglycerin
is administered in
, Drugs to know for HESI
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MI to help preload
and after load?
27. What are the ad- Wheezing, AV block, hypotension
verse effects of Beta 1- heart
non selective beta Beta 2 - lungs
blockers
28. What does all First It can increase the risk if mortality in older pt. with dementia related to psychosis
Generation an-
tipsychotics and
Second genera-
tion drugs have in
common with el-
derly pt.?
29. What drug is used Bacolfen and muscle relaxers
to manage MS
symptoms
30. What are 3 ba- 1. Baseline
sic goals of pre 2. Level of self care
administration as- 3. identifying high risk pt.
sessment?
31. Define Pharmaco- The study of drug movement throughout the body
kinetics
32. What are the 1. Absorption
4 pharmacokinet- 2. Distribution
ic processes? 3. Metabolism
4. Excretion
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1. What vitamin Vitamin A
should a preg-
nant pt. not take
2. What should be Potassium
monitored when
pt. is on digoxin
3. What are signs of Yellow vision and bradycardia are the first signs; has a narrow therapeutic range
digoxin toxicity
4. What medications It can counter act the benefits. Levodopa activates dopamine with FGA blockers
should be avoid- dopamine receptors.
ed if pt. is taking
levodopa
5. What are some CNS depression; avoid driving when taking medication. Drowsiness, headache,
adverse effects of abdominal pain, V/D, and urinary retention
baclofen
6. Adverse Effects of Dehydration, electrolyte loss, Steven-Johnson Syndrome, N/V/D, acute angle
Thiazide Diuretics glaucoma, myopia, and photosensitivity
7. What are lasix di- To reduce hypertension, edema due to Heart Failure, hepatic impairment, and
uretics used for renal disease. Prototype: Furosemide
and what is the
prototype?
8. What are some Dehydration, electrolyte loss, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, hearing loss,
adverse effects of and anorexia
furosemide?
9.
, Drugs to know for HESI
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2enacv
What are some constipation, urinary retention, respiratory depression, confusion, and sedation.
common side ef- Triad: Pen pain pupils, respiratory depression, and decrease loc.
fects on opioids?
10. Non aspirin GI bleeding, anaphylaxis, hepatitis, and steven - Johnson syndrome. Ibuprofen,
NSAID common celebrex, and naprosyn
side effects?
11. Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity, N/V/D, sweating and abdominal pain. Do not drink when taking
side effects and medication because it can increase the risk if GI bleeding
high risk findings
12. What pt. should Children, pt. with chicken pox, or the flu. Children can develop Reye's syndrome
never be given as- which is swelling of the liver and brain.
pirin?
13. Major adverse ef- Ulcer in GI, thin blood, bleeding and bruising, Tinnitus is a sign of toxicity
fects of aspirin?
14. What is aspirin Treating chronic inflammation, fever, mild to moderate pain, MI, and can help
used for? protect from thrombic disorders
15. What is glauco- Glaucoma is increased pressure in the eye that takes away peripheral vision. The
ma and what is most common is Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
the most com-
mon type?
16. How does Timod- It helps decrease IOP by reducing production of aqueous humor and helps
olol help glauco- maintain and normal pressure. ** Should not be given to an asthma pt. because
ma? it is non selective**
17. Medication used Antihistamines, NSAIDs, and steroids.
for Conjunctivitis
, Drugs to know for HESI
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2enacv
18. What are some s/s Burning, itching, watery eyes
of conjunctivitis?
19. What medications Antibiotics(tetracycline), and sometimes a potassium sparing diuretic because it
are used to treat has hormonal properties as well. A form of Vitamin A is also used.
facial acne?
20. What medications Steroids, immune depressants, and vitamin A and D.
are administered
to help treat pso-
riasis?
21. What drugs are Steroids creams but not for long term use
used on the skin?
22. What can happen It can thin the skin and cause spider veins, and stretch marks.
if steroid creams
are used too long?
23. How should a apply a thin layer on the skin...never apply a band aid!
nurse apply a
steroid cream?
24. Medication for Antibiotics but they are only given to children younger than 6 months old. Usually
Otitis Media and a pain medication is prescribed but they most important thing is to vaccinate
restrictions? children for flu and strep
25. What does Morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerin, and aspirin
M.O.N.A stand
for?
26. what medication Nitroglycerin
is administered in
, Drugs to know for HESI
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_2enacv
MI to help preload
and after load?
27. What are the ad- Wheezing, AV block, hypotension
verse effects of Beta 1- heart
non selective beta Beta 2 - lungs
blockers
28. What does all First It can increase the risk if mortality in older pt. with dementia related to psychosis
Generation an-
tipsychotics and
Second genera-
tion drugs have in
common with el-
derly pt.?
29. What drug is used Bacolfen and muscle relaxers
to manage MS
symptoms
30. What are 3 ba- 1. Baseline
sic goals of pre 2. Level of self care
administration as- 3. identifying high risk pt.
sessment?
31. Define Pharmaco- The study of drug movement throughout the body
kinetics
32. What are the 1. Absorption
4 pharmacokinet- 2. Distribution
ic processes? 3. Metabolism
4. Excretion
