Pharmacology
Worksheet
for Nursing Students
Medication Class Match #1
Match the medication class to the correct description
Opioids
Statins
ACE Inhibitors
Calcium Channel Blockers
Warfarin
Heparin
Nitroglycerin (NTG)
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
Cholinergic Blocking
(anticholinergic)
Bisphosphonates
Loop Diuretics
Benzodiazepines
First-Generation Antipsychotics
Second-Generation Antipsychotics
SSRIs
(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Osmotic Diuretics
K+ Sparing Diuretics
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A. Inhibits the formation of fibrin clots.
Inhibits the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
(inactivates factors needed for the clotting)
B. Bone resorption inhibitors
C. Anti-inflammatory effect
(reduces the number of mast cells in the airway)
D. Blocks movement of calcium
E. Inhibits uptake of serotonin, used for depression
F. Anti-anxiety drug which binds to
receptors enhancing effect of GABA
G. Binds to opioid receptors in the brain which
causes an analgesic, sedative, & euphoric effect
H. Inhibits reabsorption of water,
encourages excretion of Na+ and Cl-
I. Blocks aldosterone, excreting sodium
and water but holding potassium in the body
J. Inhibits dopamine from being released in brain
(lessens positive symptoms of schizophrenia)
K. Inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase
L. Acts on serotonin & dopamine, lessening positive
and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
M. Inhibits RAAS Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone-System
N. Interferes with the production of vitamin K
O. Vasodilator which decreases blood pressure,
cardiac workload, & oxygen consumption
P. Inhibit reabsorption of Na+ in the
thick region of the Loop of Henle
Q. Dilates (opens up) the bronchi
R. Block the parasympathetic nerve that
causes the airway to constrict
Medication Class Match #1
answer
key
Match the medication class to the correct description
A. Inhibits the formation of fibrin clots.
Opioids
g
Statins
k
ACE Inhibitors
m
Calcium Channel Blockers
d
Warfarin
n
E. Inhibits uptake of serotonin, used for depression
Heparin
a
F. Anti-anxiety drug which binds to
Nitroglycerin (NTG)
o
G. Binds to opioid receptors in the brain which
Corticosteroids
c
Bronchodilators
q
Cholinergic Blocking
(anticholinergic)
r
Bisphosphonates
b
Loop Diuretics
p
Benzodiazepines
f
First-Generation Antipsychotics
j
Second-Generation Antipsychotics
l
SSRIs
e
B. Bone resorption inhibitors
(also called HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors)
C. Anti-inflammatory effect
(reduces the number of mast cells in the airway)
D. Blocks movement of calcium
receptors enhancing effect of GABA
causes an analgesic, sedative, & euphoric effect
H. Inhibits reabsorption of water,
encourages excretion of Na+ and Cl-
I. Blocks aldosterone, excreting sodium
and water but holding potassium in the body
J. Inhibits dopamine from being released in brain
(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
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Inhibits the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
(inactivates factors needed for the clotting)
(lessens positive symptoms of schizophrenia)
K. Inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA Reductase
L. Acts on serotonin & dopamine, lessening positive
and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
M. Inhibits RAAS Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone-System
N. Interferes with the production of vitamin K
O. Vasodilator which decreases blood pressure,
cardiac workload, & oxygen consumption
P. Inhibit reabsorption of Na+ in the
Osmotic Diuretics
h
K+ Sparing Diuretics
i
thick region of the Loop of Henle
Q. Dilates (opens up) the bronchi
R. Block the parasympathetic nerve that
causes the airway to constrict
Medication Class Match #2
Match the medication class to the correct description
Antifungals
Antivirals
Antibiotics
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)
A. Controls blood glucose levels by helping the cells
to store glucose appropriately (use what it needs,
store the remaining!)
B. Dissolve clots which have formed in the blood vessels
C. Attacks current infections caused by fungus
in the body & prevents new growth
D. Inhibits and slows the central nervous system,
causing a sedative and hypnotic effect
E. Used to STOP or SLOW contractions/progression
of labor (anti-contraction medication)
F. Attack current viruses in the body and prevent expansion
of effects
Lithium Carbonate
G. Block angiotensin II, which helps
Angiotensin II receptor agonists
H. Blocks reuptake of serotonin and
Thrombolytics
Barbiturates
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors
Serotonin/Norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Tocolytics
Uterotonics
Insulin
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to open the blood vessels (vasodilation)
norepinephrine in the body
I. Used for induction of labor or to strengthen contractions
of the uterus (used after labor
to prevent hemorrhage, as well)
J. Long-term treatment for mood stabilization
in bipolar disorder
K. Blocks monoamine oxidase,
causing stimulation of the CNS
L. Attack current bacterial infections
in the body and prevent new growth
M. Prevent rapid reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine,
causing stabilization of neurotransmitters
N. Inhibits phosphodiesterase,
causing relaxation of smooth muscle
O. Positive inotropic activity causing increased
contractility (more forceful contractions),
while lowering the heart rate
Medication Class Match #2
answer
key
Match the medication class to the correct description
A. Controls blood glucose levels by helping the cells
Antifungals
c
Antivirals
f
Antibiotics
l
C. Attacks current infections caused by fungus
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
h
D. Inhibits and slows the central nervous system,
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
k
E. Used to STOP or SLOW contractions/progression
Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)
o
F. Attack current viruses in the body and prevent expansion
Lithium Carbonate
j
G. Block angiotensin II, which helps
Angiotensin II receptor agonists
g
H. Blocks reuptake of serotonin and
Thrombolytics
b
I. Used for induction of labor or to strengthen contractions
Barbiturates
d
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors
n
B. Dissolve clots which have formed in the blood vessels
in the body & prevents new growth
causing a sedative and hypnotic effect
of labor (anti-contraction medication)
of effects
to open the blood vessels (vasodilation)
norepinephrine in the body
of the uterus (used after labor
to prevent hemorrhage, as well)
J. Long-term treatment for mood stabilization
in bipolar disorder
K. Blocks monoamine oxidase,
lithium think
long Term
causing stimulation of the CNS
Serotonin/Norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
m
Tocolytics
e
Uterotonics
i
Insulin
a
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to store glucose appropriately (use what it needs,
store the remaining!)
L. Attack current bacterial infections
in the body and prevent new growth
M. Prevent rapid reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine,
causing stabilization of neurotransmitters
N. Inhibits phosphodiesterase,
causing relaxation of smooth muscle
O. Positive inotropic activity causing increased
contractility (more forceful contractions),
while lowering the heart rate
Suffix & Prefix Match
Match the medication class to the correct suffix and give an example of each
EXAMPLE:
Opioids
HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors
ACE Inhibitors
Calcium Channel Blockers
Corticosteroids
Beta2-agonists (Bronchodilator)
Beta-blockers
Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs)
A. “-thiazide"
B. “-afil"
C. “-terol"
D. “-sartan"
E. “-cycline"
F. “-one"
G. “-glitazone"
H. “-ide"
Bisphosphonates
I. “-statin"
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors
J. “-tidine"
Thrombolytics (clot-buster)
Loop Diuretics
Benzodiazepines
Tetracyclines
Antifungal
Fluoroquinolones
Barbiturates
Histamine H2 antagonists (H2-blockers)
Thiazolidinedione
Thiazide Diuretics
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
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K. “-pril"
L. “-dronate"
M. “-teplase"
N. “-dipine"
O. “-azole"
P. “-zepam"
Q. “-sone"
R. “-barbital"
S. “-prazole"
T. “-olol"
U. “-floxacin”
Suffix & Prefix Match
answer
key
Match the medication class to the correct suffix and give an example of each
EXAMPLE:
Opioids
f
A. “-thiazide"
hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide
HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors
i
B. “-afil"
tadalafil, sildenafil
ACE Inhibitors
k
C. “-terol"
albuterol, levalbuterol
Calcium Channel Blockers
n
D. “-sartan"
losartan, olmesartan
E. “-cycline"
doxycycline, minocycline
hydromorphone, oxycodone, hydrocodone
OUTLIER: morphine
Corticosteroids q
commonly known as Viagra
Beta2-agonists (Bronchodilator)
c
F. “-one"
Beta-blockers
t
G. “-glitazone" rosiglitazone, pioglitazone
Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs)
s
H. “-ide"
furosemide, torsemide
Bisphosphonates
l
I. “-statin"
simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors
b
J. “-tidine"
cimetidine, famotidine
Thrombolytics (clot-buster)
m
K. “-pril"
enalapril, captopril
Loop Diuretics
h
L. “-dronate"
risedronate, alendronate
Benzodiazepines
p
M. “-teplase"
alteplase
Tetracyclines
e
amlodipine, nifedipine
Antifungal
o
N. “-dipine"
fluconazole, voriconazole
Fluoroquinolones
u
O. “-azole"
lorazepam, diazepam
Barbiturates
r
P. “-zepam"
Histamine H2 antagonists (H2-blockers)
j
Thiazolidinedione
g
Thiazide Diuretics
a
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
d
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Q. “-sone"
steroids think “sone”
betamethasone, hydrocortisone, prednisone
R. “-barbital"
amobarbital, phenobarbital
S. “-prazole"
omeprazole, pantoprazole
T. “-olol"
atenolol, metoprolol
U. “-floxacin”
ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
antidote match
Match the drug causing toxicity to the correct antidote
Opioids
A. Protamine Sulfate
Warfarin
B. Calcium Gluconate
Heparin
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
D. Flumazenil
Beta blockers
Benzodiazepine
E. Vitamin K
Acetaminophen
F. Deferoxamine
G. Glucagon
Magnesium Sulfate
H. Acetylcysteine
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What is the antidote
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antidote match
answer
key
Match the drug causing toxicity to the correct antidote
Opioids
c
A. Protamine Sulfate
Warfarin
e
B. Calcium Gluconate
Maggie calls for help magnesium → calcium
Heparin
a
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
NO more Opioids NARAN → OPIOIDS
Beta blockers
g
D. Flumazenil
I Flu Fast in my Mercedes Benz
Benzodiazepine
d
E. Vitamin K
During war, Vitamin k kills warfarin
Acetaminophen
h
F. Deferoxamine
Magnesium Sulfate
b
G. Glucagon
Beta Blockers be gone with Glucagon
Iron Toxicity
f
H. Acetylcysteine
Acetaminophen → Acetylcysteine
You will need help from a pro to stop bleeding out
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Deferoxamine → ferous means "containing iron"
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IRON TOXICITY ?
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What is the antidote
for
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Medication Administration
Abbreviations
Fill in the blank
route:
PO:
SC, SQ, SubQ:
IM:
PR:
IV:
IVP:
IVPB:
INH:
via GT:
Topically:
SL:
FORMS OF MEDICATIONS
ER, XR:
EC:
Tab:
Cap:
Suspension:
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FREQUENCY
Q:
Daily:
AC:
HS:
BID:
TID:
Medication Administration
Abbreviations
answer
key
Fill in the blank
route:
PO:
SC, SQ, SubQ:
per oral (by mouth)
via injection into subcutaneous layer
IM:
intramuscular (injection into the muscle)
PR:
per rectum (rectally inserted)
IV:
intravenously (in the vein)
IVP:
intravenous PUSH (pushed into vein via syringe)
IVPB:
intravenous piggyback (secondary infusion)
INH:
inhaled (via inhalation, aerosolized medication)
via GT:
Topically:
SL:
through gastric tube (G-Tube)
apply directly onto skin
sublingual (below the tongue)
FORMS OF MEDICATIONS
ER, XR:
EC:
extended release
do not crush!
Q:
enteric coated
do not crush!
Daily:
Tab:
tablet
Cap:
capsule
Suspension:
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liquid suspension
every
once a day
AC:
before meals
HS:
at bedtime (HS = Hour of sleep)
BID:
twice per day (BI = TWO think BIcycle)
TID:
three times a day (tID think tRI = THREE)
Cardiovascular Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channels blockers are all
.
2. For ACE inhibitor medications, you want to monitor the electrolyte
3. Digoxin has a very narrow therapeutic range of
.
.
4. Before administering digoxin, you want to assess the
for 1 minute which is
.
located at the
5. Nitroglycerin (NTG) falls under the medication class
.
6. You always want to educate your patient to never take nitroglycerin and
at the same time because it can cause
dangerously low blood pressure, resulting in death.
7. Angioedema is a life threatening emergency where there is swelling under the skin which can
block the airway. Angioedema is an adverse effect of
.
8. A rare but serious side effect of statin (HMG-COA reductase inhibitors) medications is
, which causes dark colored urine (looks like tea-colored urine).
9. Statins are pregnancy category
&
10.
.
are potassium-wasting diuretics, where
is a potassium-sparing diuretic.
11. Administering furosemide (Lasix) too quickly can cause
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Cardiovascular Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channels blockers are all
2. For ACE inhibitor medications, you want to monitor the electrolyte
3. Digoxin has a very narrow therapeutic range of
4. Before administering digoxin, you want to assess the
located at the
.
Anti-hypertensives
.
Potassium (K+)
0.5 - 2.0 ng/mL
Side effects of
ACE inhibitors:
=
A Angioedema
.
Apical Pulse
C = Cough (dry)
E = Elevated K+
for 1 minute which is
.
fifth intercostal midclavicular space AKA point of maximal impulse (PMI)
5. Nitroglycerin (NTG) falls under the medication class
.
Antianginals (Vasodilators)
6. You always want to educate your patient to never take nitroglycerin and phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors
(erectile dysfunction drugs such as sildenafil [Viagra] )
at the same time because it can cause
dangerously low blood pressure, resulting in death.
7. Angioedema is a life threatening emergency where there is swelling under the skin which can
block the airway. Angioedema is an adverse effect of
ACE inhibitors
.
8. A rare but serious side effect of statin (HMG-COA reductase inhibitors) medications is
, which causes dark colored urine (looks like tea-colored urine).
Rhabdomyolysis
9. Statins are pregnancy category
10.
Loop
&
Thiazide
X
S think Sparing
.
are potassium-wasting diuretics, where
Spironolactone
is a potassium-sparing diuretic.
11. Administering furosemide (Lasix) too quickly can cause
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ototoxicity
.
Respiratory Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. A patient is ordered to have an inhaled bronchodilator and corticosteroid. Which one should they take FIRST?
2. COPD patients may have an oxygen saturation level which is
as compared to a non-COPD patient.
3. Rinsing the mouth after using an inhaler & using a spacer can help prevent
.
4. TRUE or FALSE? Tachycardia is an expected side effect of albuterol.
Why?
5. The generic name for Flovent HFA is
.
6. Is Salmeterol a short or long acting beta-2 agonist?
7. Medication placed in a nebulizer’s medication chamber is in the form of a
8. The generic name for Singulair is
.
9. TRUE or FALSE? Antibiotics treat asthma.
Why?
10. A patient is having an asthma attack. Would a short-acting beta-2 agonist or a long-acting beta-2 agonist
be best?
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Respiratory Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. A patient is ordered to have an inhaled bronchodilator and corticosteroid. Which one should they take FIRST?
Bronchodilator first to OPEN airway, WAIT 5 minutes, take corticosteroid
2. COPD patients may have an oxygen saturation level which is
lower
3. Rinsing the mouth after using an inhaler & using a spacer can help prevent
4. TRUE or FALSE? Tachycardia is an expected side effect of albuterol.
Why?
as compared to a non-COPD patient.
.
Thrush/fungal infection
TRUE
Beta-2 agonists cause a “fight or flight” sensation in the body!
5. The generic name for Flovent HFA is
.
fluticasone
6. Is Salmeterol a short or long acting beta-2 agonist?
Think Salmeterol is for Slow and
Steady and working a long time
Long
7. Medication placed in a nebulizer’s medication chamber is in the form of a
8. The generic name for Singulair is
9. TRUE or FALSE? Antibiotics treat asthma.
Why?
B comes before c in the alphabet
montelukast
liquid
.
.
FALSE
Bacterial infections can cause asthma exacerbation so they may be prescribed antibiotics, but these
do not TREAT asthma.
10. A patient is having an asthma attack. Would a short-acting beta-2 agonist or a long-acting beta-2 agonist
be best?
SHORT-ACTING such as albuterol will help to rapidly dilate the airways
Think albuterol is for acute asthma attacks
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Anticoagulants Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. A normal INR for a patient NOT on anticoagulation therapy is
.
2. The blood test utilized to determine presence of a CLOT in the body is a
3. The antidote to Heparin is
.
.
4. The antidote to Warfarin is
.
5. To shave, patients on anticoagulants should use a(n)
.
6. The generic name for Lovenox is
7. The therapeutic effect of Heparin is measured with the blood test:
8. A normal platelet count is
.
.
9. TRUE or FALSE? Heparin can be given orally.
10. The doctor tells her patient to monitor for hematuria when on anticoagulant therapy.
Hematuria means
11. When platelets are low you want to think of
12. Warfarin & Heparin:
where
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.
is safe to be given during pregnancy,
is not safe to be given during pregnancy.
Anticoagulants Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. A normal INR for a patient NOT on anticoagulation therapy is
2. The blood test utilized to determine presence of a CLOT in the body is a
3. The antidote to Heparin is
.
Protamine Sulfate
4. The antidote to Warfarin is
During war, Vitamin k kills warfarin
5. To shave, patients on anticoagulants should use a(n)
enoxaparin
.
D-Dimer
You will need Help from a Pro to stop bleeding out
Heparin → Protamine Sulfate
.
Vitamin K
6. The generic name for Lovenox is
.
less than 1
.
electric razor
.
7. The therapeutic effect of Heparin is measured with the blood test:
aPTT
.
Heparin has a p in it, and so does apTT
8. A normal platelet count is
.
150,000 - 450,000
9. TRUE or FALSE? Heparin can be given orally.
FALSE - IV or Subcutaneously only!
10. The doctor tells her patient to monitor for hematuria when on anticoagulant therapy.
Hematuria means
blood in the urine
11. When platelets are low you want to think of
12. Warfarin & Heparin:
where
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Heparin
Warfarin
.
bleeding
.
is safe to be given during pregnancy,
is not safe to be given during pregnancy.
Pain Management Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. Ibuprofen (Advil) falls under the medication class
.
is analgesic (pain reducer), antipyretic (fever reducer),
2.
but does NOT have an anti-inflammatory effect.
is analgesic (pain reducer), antipyretic (fever reducer),
3.
anti-inflammatory, & has a unique anticoagulant effect.
4. Aspirin falls under the medication class
.
5. The antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) is
.
6. The antidote for opioids such as hydromorphone, morphine sulfate and fentanyl is
.
7. One of the most common side effects of opioids that is related to the gastrointestinal tract is
.
8. The generic name for Dilaudid is
.
9. TRUE or FALSE? Morphine is stronger than hydromorphone.
10. Toradol (Ketorolac) is in the medication class of
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Pain Management Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. Ibuprofen (Advil) falls under the medication class
2.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
.
is analgesic (pain reducer), antipyretic (fever reducer),
but does NOT have an anti-inflammatory effect.
3.
Aspirin
is analgesic (pain reducer), antipyretic (fever reducer),
anti-inflammatory, & has a unique anticoagulant effect.
4. Aspirin falls under the medication class
.
Salicylate
5. The antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) is
.
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
6. The antidote for opioids such as hydromorphone, morphine sulfate and fentanyl is
naloxone (Narcan)
7. One of the most common side effects of opioids that is related to the gastrointestinal tract is
8. The generic name for Dilaudid is
.
hydromorphone
FALSE - Hydromorphone is more potent than Morphine
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NSAIDs
Constipation
.
.
fluid, fibers,
& fruits fill up
the toilet
9. TRUE or FALSE? Morphine is stronger than hydromorphone.
10. Toradol (Ketorolac) is in the medication class of
no more opioids
Naloxone → opioids
.
insulin Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
is a natural hormone secreted by the pancreas. It’s used to lower blood sugar
1.
in patients who can not produce enough of this hormone (Example: diabetes mellitus)
2. The main side effect for all insulins is
.
3. There are 4 types of insulins:
,
, and
,
.
hypoglycemia
4.
-acting insulin has the highest risk for
5.
-acting insulin can not be mixed with any other insulin.
6. Insulin must be given by
or
route.
it can not be given by the
insulin is clear, where
7.
8. The correct way to mix insulin is to inject air into
insulin, then withdraw insulin from
.
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route,
insulin is cloudy.
insulin, then inject air into
, and withdraw insulin from
insulin Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1.
is a natural hormone secreted by the pancreas. It’s used to lower blood sugar
Insulin
in patients who can not produce enough of this hormone (Example: diabetes mellitus)
2. The main side effect for all insulins is
3. There are 4 types of insulins:
Intermediate
4.
Rapid
5.
Long
,
Rapid
, and
Short-acting
subcutaneous
or
hypoglycemia
Long think Lonely
route,
IV
route.
PO (by mouth)
insulin is clear, where
8. The correct way to mix insulin is to inject air into
NPH
acting.
Long
-acting insulin can not be mixed with any other insulin.
it can not be given by the
Regular
,
Short
-acting insulin has the highest risk for
6. Insulin must be given by
7.
.
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Intermediate
insulin, then inject air into
NPH
insulin, then withdraw insulin from
insulin is cloudy.
Regular
, and withdraw insulin from
.
Mixing REGULAR INSULIN & NPH INSULIN
Inject
Air
Inject
Air
CLEAR CLOUDY
NPH
Regular
how to remember this order?
CLOUDY CLEAR
NPH Regular
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Withdraw Withdraw
Insulin
Insulin
insulin names
It’s important you know the names (generic & brand)
for each Insulin type. List them out here.
fastest
Insulin
Type
Rapid-acting
Short-acting
slowest
Intermediate
Long-acting
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Generic
name
Brand
Name
insulin names
It’s important you know the names (generic & brand)
for each Insulin type. List them out here.
slowest
fastest
Insulin
Type
Rapid-acting
Generic
name
• Humalog
• Aspart
• Novolog
• Glulisine
• Apidra
Regular
Intermediate
n PH
Long-acting
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Brand
Name
• Lispro
Short-acting
answer
key
• Humulin R
• Novolin R
• Humulin n
• Novolin n
• Glargine
• Lantus
• Detemir
• Levemir
I “log” onto my computer quickly
when my exam grade is up.
When you seen a insulin end in log,
know it’s the fast-acting insulin
Regular think R
Intermediate think
nph & the n’s
Long acting, think the Ls
(but not Lispro!)
Labor & Delivery Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1.
where
stimulate the uterus, which is used to induce labor,
cause the uterus to relax, which is used to delay or slow labor.
2. Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent & control
in mothers with
preeclampsia/eclampsia.
3. The biggest concern with magnesium sulfate is
4. You want to keep
5.
.
readily available in the case of magnesium sulfate overdose/toxicity.
is given to Rh negative mothers at 28 weeks gestation,
within 72 hours after delivery, or anytime there is trauma.
6. Vitamin K injection is given to the newborn in the vastus lateralis to prevent
.
7. What is the reason we give Vitamin K in newborns? (HINT: Why don’t they develop their own vitamin K?)
8.
for ophthalmia neonatorum (conjunctivitis of the newborn).
9. Mothers who have HIV/AIDS should be given
& during labor.
10.
is given to all newborns as prophylaxis
throughout pregnancy
are drugs that can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.
These medications should be avoided during pregnancy. Some examples of these medications are:
.
11. Oxytocin (Pitocin) can lead to overstimulation of the uterus & strong contractions and it can cause
.
12. You can want to D/C oxytocin if contractions last
frequency of the contractions are more than
13. Misoprostol can be given orally, vaginally, or rectally but only
is appropriate during postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
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or if the
apart.
administration
.
Labor & Delivery Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1.
Uterotonics
where
Tocolytics
stimulate the uterus, which is used to induce labor,
cause the uterus to relax, which is used to delay or slow labor.
2. Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent & control
seizures
preeclampsia/eclampsia.
3. The biggest concern with magnesium sulfate is
4. You want to keep
5.
calcium gluconate
in mothers with
.
respiratory depression
readily available in the case of magnesium sulfate overdose/toxicity.
is given to Rh negative mothers at 28 weeks gestation,
within 72 hours after delivery, or anytime there is trauma.
Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM)
6. Vitamin K injection is given to the newborn in the vastus lateralis to prevent
hemorrhage & bleeding
.
7. What is the reason we give Vitamin K in newborns? (HINT: Why don’t they develop their own vitamin K?)
A newborn's gut is sterile, meaning they do not have any intestinal flora that produce vitamin K until 7 days after birth
8.
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment (antibiotic ointment)
for ophthalmia neonatorum (conjunctivitis of the newborn).
9. Mothers who have HIV/AIDS should be given
& during labor.
10.
is given to all newborns as prophylaxis
antiretroviral (zidovudine)
throughout pregnancy
are drugs that can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.
These medications should be avoided during pregnancy. Some examples of these medications are:
Teratogenic drugs
.
Warfarin (Coumidin), Lithium, ACE inhibitors
11. Oxytocin (Pitocin) can lead to overstimulation of the uterus & strong contractions and it can cause
Uterine rupture
.
12. You can want to D/C oxytocin if contractions last
frequency of the contractions are more than
>60 sec
2 - 3 minutes
13. Misoprostol can be given orally, vaginally, or rectally but only
is appropriate during postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
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or if the
apart.
rectal
administration
.
Antibiotics Quiz
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. The antibiotic used for treatment of Lyme Disease is
.
2. Photosensitivity is a side effect of Sulfa drugs.
This means they can cause
.
3. TRUE or FALSE? Antibiotics can minimize the effect of oral contraception.
4. Antibiotics treat
infections.
5. Probiotics or daily yogurt during an antibiotic course can prevent yeast infections and
.
6. The lab test used to determine the TYPE of microbe and what drug will be best for treatment
is called a
.
7. TRUE or FALSE? Antibiotics are useful for influenza A.
8. Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed to a patient. Prophylactic means
.
9. If symptoms improve before the entire course of antibiotics is finished, the nurse should educate the patient to
.
10. When a person is allergic to Penicillin, they may also be allergic to cephalosporins.
The term for an overlap of allergies in antibiotics is called
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.
Antibiotics Quiz
answer
key
Nursing Considerations
Fill in the blank
1. The antibiotic used for treatment of Lyme Disease is
.
Doxycycline
2. Photosensitivity is a side effect of Sulfa drugs.
This means they can cause
sunburn / sun sensitivity
.
Sulfa think Sunburn
3. TRUE or FALSE? Antibiotics can minimize the effect of oral contraception.
4. Antibiotics treat
bacterial
TRUE
infections.
5. Probiotics or daily yogurt during an antibiotic course can prevent yeast infections and
.
GI upset
6. The lab test used to determine the TYPE of microbe and what drug will be best for treatment
is called a
.
culture & sensitivity
7. TRUE or FALSE? Antibiotics are useful for influenza A.
FALSE - antibiotics do not treat viral infections
8. Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed to a patient. Prophylactic means
preventative
.
prophylaxis
think proactively
prevent
9. If symptoms improve before the entire course of antibiotics is finished, the nurse should educate the patient to
.
KEEP TAKING & FINISH COURSE even if feeling better
10. When a person is allergic to Penicillin, they may also be allergic to cephalosporins.
The term for an overlap of allergies in antibiotics is called
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cross sensitivity
.
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