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17 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 17
THIAZIDE DIURETICS
Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltazem
Use: treat mild to moderate HTN, some angina.
Monitor for HR
Monitor for dizziness and assist with ambulation
Monitor for peripheral edema
Monitor BP as starting dosage is established - WITHHOLD for a systolic BP <90 mmHG
Amiodarone (Pacerone)
Use: for irregular heartbeats, recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia
Monitor BP and apical pulse prior to administration
Baseline chest x-ray and PFTs recommended
Check LFT and thyroid function
Patients should have a cardiac monitor
Hydrochlorothiazide
Treats HF, HTN, cirrhosis of liver and renal failure
Monitor serum electrolytes
Monitor muscle twitching, weakness, irregular pulse and nausea
If hyperkalemic, monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias
Monitor glucose in D pts
Monitor for uricemia
Hydralazine
Use: for moderate to severe hypertension
Monitor pulse and report tachycardia
A Beta Blocker can be added to decrease tachycardia; watch for hypotension
Monitor for edema and crackles
Monitor and report signs of facial rash, joint pain or fatigue
, Definition 2 of 17
Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
Use: Treats Type 2 Diabetes, to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and hospitalization for heart
failure in people with type 2 diabetes.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of volume depletion (dizziness, feeling faint, weakness,
orthostatic hypotension) after initiating therapy, especially in elderly patients and patients with
renal impairment, low systolic BP, or on diuretics. Monitor for signs and symptoms of urinary tract
infection during therapy.
Tamulosin (Flomax)
BETA ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS
SGLT2 inhibitor
VASODILATORS
Term 3 of 17
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
used for neuropathic pain, treats epilepsy
Monitor for rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your
hands, face, or mouth
Used to treat urinary retention and BPH
Monitor signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as difficulty starting a urine
stream, painful urination, weak urine flow, feeling that the bladder is not completely empty,
frequent nighttime urination, and an urge to urinate again soon after urinating.
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Use: for acid reflux or symptoms of GERD
Monitor for CNS: Headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia. Skin: Rash. GI: Diarrhea,
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
Carvedilol (Coreg)
Treats HTN, HF along with digoxin, ACE Inhibitors and diuretics
Monitor BP and report hypotension
Monitor HR and report <60 BPM
17 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 17
THIAZIDE DIURETICS
Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltazem
Use: treat mild to moderate HTN, some angina.
Monitor for HR
Monitor for dizziness and assist with ambulation
Monitor for peripheral edema
Monitor BP as starting dosage is established - WITHHOLD for a systolic BP <90 mmHG
Amiodarone (Pacerone)
Use: for irregular heartbeats, recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia
Monitor BP and apical pulse prior to administration
Baseline chest x-ray and PFTs recommended
Check LFT and thyroid function
Patients should have a cardiac monitor
Hydrochlorothiazide
Treats HF, HTN, cirrhosis of liver and renal failure
Monitor serum electrolytes
Monitor muscle twitching, weakness, irregular pulse and nausea
If hyperkalemic, monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias
Monitor glucose in D pts
Monitor for uricemia
Hydralazine
Use: for moderate to severe hypertension
Monitor pulse and report tachycardia
A Beta Blocker can be added to decrease tachycardia; watch for hypotension
Monitor for edema and crackles
Monitor and report signs of facial rash, joint pain or fatigue
, Definition 2 of 17
Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
Use: Treats Type 2 Diabetes, to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and hospitalization for heart
failure in people with type 2 diabetes.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of volume depletion (dizziness, feeling faint, weakness,
orthostatic hypotension) after initiating therapy, especially in elderly patients and patients with
renal impairment, low systolic BP, or on diuretics. Monitor for signs and symptoms of urinary tract
infection during therapy.
Tamulosin (Flomax)
BETA ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS
SGLT2 inhibitor
VASODILATORS
Term 3 of 17
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
used for neuropathic pain, treats epilepsy
Monitor for rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your
hands, face, or mouth
Used to treat urinary retention and BPH
Monitor signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as difficulty starting a urine
stream, painful urination, weak urine flow, feeling that the bladder is not completely empty,
frequent nighttime urination, and an urge to urinate again soon after urinating.
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Use: for acid reflux or symptoms of GERD
Monitor for CNS: Headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia. Skin: Rash. GI: Diarrhea,
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
Carvedilol (Coreg)
Treats HTN, HF along with digoxin, ACE Inhibitors and diuretics
Monitor BP and report hypotension
Monitor HR and report <60 BPM
