Medical Nursing Review Quiz

Anesthesia Post-Operative

• Review signs and symptoms of anesthesia post-operative complications.

Laxative Contraindications

• Review contraindications for using laxatives.

Bismuth Subsalicylate for Diarrhea

• Understand how bismuth subsalicylate helps with diarrhea.

Diarrhea and Electrolyte Imbalance

• Review diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Review IBS symptoms and treatment with loperamide.

Type 2 Diabetes Patient Education

• Review education/teaching for type 2 diabetes patients.

Lower Respiratory Conditions

• Review lower respiratory conditions and the medications used for treatment.

Insulin Actions

• Know the actions of various insulins.

Glucotrol Action in Type 2 Diabetes

• Review the action of Glucotrol in type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Nursing Interventions

• Review nursing interventions for diabetes signs and symptoms.

Thyroid Gland Function

• Review the function of the thyroid gland.

Macrobid Action

• Understand the action of Macrobid.

Synthroid and Interfering Medications

• Review Synthroid and medications that interfere with its effectiveness.

Glucocorticoid Action

• Review the primary action of glucocorticoids.

Mineralocorticoid Action

• Review the action of mineralocorticoids.

Addison's Disease Symptoms

• Review symptoms of Addison's disease.

Ditropan Effectiveness Evaluation

• Review Ditropan and data needed to evaluate its effectiveness.

Drug Absorption in Older Adults

• Review drug absorption in older adults.

Mucous Membrane Medication Administration

• Understand medication administration via mucous membranes.

SQ Injections and Needle Gauge

• Review SQ injections and the best needle gauge size.

Deltoid IM Injections

• Review deltoid IM injections and guidelines.

Anticholinergic Agents

• Review the action(s) and adverse effects of anticholinergic agents.

Beta-Agonist Inhaler Action

• Review the primary action of beta-agonist inhaler medications.

Hypnotic Medications

• Review uses for hypnotic medications.

Sleep Promotion Interventions

• Review nursing interventions to promote sleep.

Benzodiazepines vs. Nonbenzodiazepines

• Review benzodiazepines vs. nonbenzodiazepines regarding the CNS.

Benzodiazepine Overdose Treatment

• Identify the drug used for benzodiazepine overdose.

Dopamine Agonist Side Effects

• Review side effects of dopamine agonists.

Parkinson's Disease and Anticholinergics

• Review Parkinson's disease and the use of anticholinergic agents.

Alzheimer's Disease Medications

• Review medications used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

Lorazepam Considerations

• Review nursing considerations for lorazepam.

Patient Education for Lorazepam

• Review patient education/teaching for patients using lorazepam.

Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorders

• Review generalized anxiety and panic disorder treatments.

Tricyclic Antidepressant Considerations

• Review considerations before starting tricyclic antidepressants.

MAOI and SSRI Interactions

• Review interactions between MAOIs and SSRIs.

Lithium Nursing Actions

• Review nursing actions for lithium regarding adverse effects.

Antipsychotic Agents

• Review the primary indication and actions/adverse effects of antipsychotic agents.

Anti-Epileptic Medications

• Review therapeutic outcomes of anti-epileptic drugs.

Opiate Antagonist Actions

• Review the action of opiate antagonists and adverse effects.

Naloxone Review

• Review Naloxone.

Pyridium Administration

• Review nursing implementations when administering Pyridium.

Aspirin Adverse Effects

• Review adverse effects of aspirin.

Statin Role in Lipid Disorders

• Review the role and actions of statins in treating lipid disorders.

Bile Acid Resin Actions

• Review the actions of bile acid resins.

Hypertension Nursing Education

• Review hypertension and nursing education for patients.

First-Time Hypertension Treatment

• Review first-time hypertension treatment medications.

Chronic Stable Angina Management

• Know chronic stable angina and beta-blocker management.

Nitroglycerin Nursing Teaching

• Review nursing teaching regarding nitroglycerin use.

Systemic Effects of Vasodilators

• Review systemic effects of peripheral vasodilating agents.

Pentoxifylline Side Effects

• Review side effects of pentoxifylline.

Overactive Bladder Medications

• Review medications used to treat overactive bladder.

Secondary Infections and Anticoagulant Therapy

• Know secondary infections and situations that benefit from anticoagulant therapy.

Digoxin and Heart Failure

• Review digoxin use in relation to heart failure and digoxin toxicity.

Antimicrobial Therapy Adverse Effects

• Review adverse effects of antimicrobial therapy and nursing interventions.

Diuretic Therapy and Electrolyte Imbalance

• Know which electrolyte imbalances to watch for when using diuretic therapy.

Diuretic Therapy and Renal Function

• Review diuretic therapy in relation to impaired renal function.

Gastrointestinal Medication Action

• Know actions of common stomach disorders and treatments.

Proton Pump Inhibitors

• Know the action of proton pump inhibitors.

Chemotherapy-Related Nausea

• Review nausea related to chemotherapy.

Sympathomimetic Decongestants

• Review sympathomimetic decongestants and use in relation to hypertension.

Decongestant and Hypertension Management

• Review decongestant use and hypertension management.

Expectorant Actions and Monitoring

• Review action and monitoring of expectorants.

Beta-Adrenergic Bronchodilators

• Review action and adverse effects (AEs) of beta-adrenergic bronchodilators.

Hypo- vs. Hyperglycemia

• Know the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Thyroid Medications

• Review medications used to treat thyroid disease.

Corticosteroid Therapy Assessment

• Review baseline assessment for corticosteroid therapy.

Salicylate Pharmacologic Effects

• Review pharmacologic effects of salicylates.

Thrombophlebitis Prevention Assessment

• Know which patients are at risk for blood clots.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Management

• Review the management goals of peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

Heart Failure Medications

• Know medications used to treat heart failure.

Antiemetic Medications

• Know medications used as antiemetics.