Galen Nur 210 Exam 3 With Questions And Answers

Glipizide (Oral Antidiabetic-Sulfonylureas) Interactions {Ans: -Alcohol (Antabuse type reaction) -Beta blockers -Green tea (increases hypoglycemia) -Many other}Lisinopril (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors) Action {Ans: -Inhibits the production of angiotensin II (a strong vasoconstrictor) and aldosterone (holds water & Na, releases K) -So by inhibiting angiotensin II the patient has inhibited vasoconstriction (results in vasodilation) and releases water and Na and holds K}Isoniazid & Rifampin (Antitiburcular Drugs) Contraindications {Ans: -Severe renal or hepatic disease -Alcoholism -Diabetic retinopathy}Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Antitussives) Side effects/adverse reactions {Ans: -Nausea -Dizziness -Drowsiness, sedation}Glipizide (Oral Antidiabetic-Sulfonylureas) Action {Ans: Increases Insulin -Stimulate pancreatic beta cells to secrete more insulin -Makes cells more receptive to insulin}Valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)) Action {Ans: -Inhibits binding of angiotensin II to its receptor -Inhibits angiotensin II (no vasoconstriction) and the release of Aldosterone (release sodium and water - hold on to potassium)}Glucagon (Hyperglycemic Drug) {Ans: Hyperglycemic hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans -Increases blood sugar by stimulating glycogenolysis in liver}Montelukast (Leukotriene receptor antagonist) Uses {Ans: Prevention of bronchospasm and maintenance treatment of asthma}Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Side effects/adverse reactions {Ans: -Dizziness, headache, weakness -GI distress -Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance -Hypotension,