Nur 114 Pharm Final Exam with Complete Solutions

ACE Inhibitors; how do you identify them? - Correct Answer-PRIL
ACE Inhibitors; Side effects? - Correct Answer-cough, hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension (first dose)
ACE Inhibitors; Adverse effects? - Correct Answer-Angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction (s/s: hypotension, wheezing, swollen tongue, hives/itching... and know to administer Epi)
Aminoglycosides;
What is it, what medications?- Correct Answer-Antibiotic; Gentamicin
What is peak/troughs? How/when are they monitored? - Correct Answer-Peak; Highest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs at peak of drug.
Troughs; Lowest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs 30 minutes before next dosage.
What types of toxicity can be caused by Aminoglycosides? - Correct Answer-1. Nephrotoxic; Labs:
BUN/creatine, Monitor: Decreased urine output. *Encourage fluids!*
2. Ototoxic; Monitor: ringing in ears, hearing loss.
Antidepressants; Name the medications - Correct Answer-1. Fluoxetine (Sertraline)
2. Venlafaxine
3. Bupropion
4. Amitriptyline
Antidepressants; What are the side effects? - Correct Answer-dry mouth; Encourage to drink plenty of