Pharm Midterm

Which class of antibiotics should NOT be used if a patient is allergic to cephalexin?

• sulfonamides

• penicillins

• fluroquinolones

• tetracyclines

How do beta blockers work? (Hint: these are your "-olols")

A nurse's patient takes colestipol for hyperlipidemia. What adverse effects should the nurse watch for?

• restlessness

• increased bleeding times

• decreased bleeding times

• vitamin A and D deficiencies

A patient is prescribed ferrous sulfate for iron deficiency anemia. What foods should be avoided when taking this medication? (You can answer with just one or all!)

Which lab should be monitored for patients taking heparin?

• aPTT

• INR

• AST

• PT

Why would a patient be prescribed adenosine? (Bonus: who can tell me which medication is used for life-threatening arrhythmias?)

• CHF

• NSR

• HTN

• SVT

What safety concerns should be considered if a patient is prescribed benzonatate? In other words, when should a patient NOT take benzonatate?

When is the onset of action for triamcinolone as a topical nasal steroid decongestant?

• 3-4 weeks

• immediately

• 1 month

• 1-2 weeks

First generation antihistamines are _(more/less)_ sedating than second generation antihistamines.

A patient taking ipratropium may experience which adverse effects...?

• palpitations

• urinary retention

• nervousness

• dry mouth