Rasmussen Pharmacology Final Questions and Answers | Latest Complete Study Pack with Correct Solutions | A+ Verified

Rasmussen Pharmacology Final Questions and
Answers | Latest Complete Study Pack with
Correct Solutions | A+ Verified
• Digoxin -✓✓to treat heart failure - taken at bedtime - patient should be able to
check own pulse


• HCTZ (Hydrodiuril) -✓✓Diuretic -


• Lisinopril -✓✓ACE Inhibitor


Treats high blood pressure and heart failure


• Calcium Channel Blockers -✓✓


• Nitroglycerin -✓✓Nitrate -


treatment of angina pectoris


vasodilator


Patient should stop and sit before taking medication -


dosage 0.3-0.6 (can be taken every 5 minutes 3x - should call 911 if second dose is
needed )

, Should not be taken with other vasodilator


• Nifedipine (Procardia) -✓✓Elevate legs for edema


limit calcium, aluminum, and acids - risk for constipation


Can cause light headedness


Can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina)


Calcium channel blocker


• Metoprolol -✓✓Beta Blocker


Should hold if blood pressure is low (can drop too much)


Vasodilators - slows heart rate decreases blood pressure


• Lidocaine -✓✓local anesthetic


Can be given for an irregular heart - can be used before painful injections


numbs tissues in a specific area


• Atropine -✓✓Calcium Channel Blocker