40 Question Nursing Clinical Exam - Acid-Related Drugs PDF

create a 40 question nursing clinical exam using this information Acid-Related Drugs 1 Antacids (Magnesium & Aluminum salts)
Action: Neutralizes stomach acid.
Complication: Magnesium → \"M\" for Moves bowels (diarrhea); Aluminum → \"A\" for Arrests bowels (constipation).
Mnemonic: \"MAGnesium MOVES...

create a 40 question nursing clinical exam using this information Acid-Related Drugs 1 Antacids (Magnesium & Aluminum salts)
Action: Neutralizes stomach acid.
Complication: Magnesium → \"M\" for Moves bowels (diarrhea); Aluminum → \"A\" for Arrests bowels (constipation).
Mnemonic: \"MAGnesium MOVES, ALuminum ARRESTS.\" 2 H2 Antagonists
Action: Decreases stomach acid (blocks histamine).
Complication: May cause confusion in the elderly.
Mnemonic: \"Histamine Hits acid; H2 Hits back!\" 3 PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors)
Action: Blocks acid production in stomach.
Complication: Risk of fractures and C. diff.
Mnemonic: \"Pumps are blocked, bones may crack.\" 4 Sucralfate (Mucosal Protectant)
Action: Coats the stomach lining.
Complication: Constipation, interferes with medication absorption.
Mnemonic: \"SUCKs up other drugs, protects ulcers.\" GI/Antiemetics 1\. Ondansetron (Zofran)
Action: Blocks serotonin; prevents nausea/vomiting.
Complication: QT prolongation.
Mnemonic: \"ON block for nausea; QT is the risk.\" 2\. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Action: Increases GI motility.
Complication: Tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements).
Mnemonic: \"Metro speeds GI; moves too much can twitch.\" 3\. Docusate Sodium
Action: Stool softener.
Complication: Diarrhea with overuse.
Mnemonic: \"Doc makes it soft but don\'t overdo!\" 4\. Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil)
Action: Slows gut movement.
Complication: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dependence risk.
Mnemonic: \"Lomotil LOWers bowel speed, but DRYs you up.\" Respiratory Drugs 9 Albuterol (Beta-2 Agonist)
Action: Bronchodilator (relaxes airway).
Complication: Tremors, tachycardia.
Mnemonic: \"ALways Breathe, but TREMble with speed.\" 10 Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Action: Antihistamine (allergy relief).
Complication: Drowsiness.
Mnemonic: \"Cet is set for allergies but might nap.\" 11 Dextromethorphan (Antitussive)
Action: Suppresses cough.
Complication: Dizziness, potential abuse.
Mnemonic: \"Dex DULLs the cough, but spin your head.\" 12 Guaifenesin (Expectorant)
Action: Loosens mucus.
Complication: GI upset if not taken with water.
Mnemonic: \"Guaif gets goo out; gulp water!\" 13 Phenylephrine (Sympathomimetic)
Action: Nasal decongestant.
Complication: Increased blood pressure.
Mnemonic: \"Phen clears your nose, but pushes pressure up.\" 14 Prednisone (Glucocorticoid)
Action: Reduces inflammation.
Complication: Hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, infection risk.
Mnemonic: \"Preds fight flare-ups but weaken bones and sugar spike.\" Cardiovascular Drugs 15 Atorvastatin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Action: Lowers cholesterol.
Complication: Muscle pain, liver damage.
Mnemonic: \"STATins Save cholesterol but Hurt muscles.\" 16 Nitrates
Action: Vasodilator (relieves chest pain).
Complication: Headache, hypotension.
Mnemonic: \"NITRO dilates but Drops pressure, Hurts head.\" 17 Captopril (ACE Inhibitor)
Action: Reduces blood pressure.
Complication: Cough, angioedema.
Mnemonic: \"CAPTOPRIL Coughs and Puffs your face.\" 18 Carvedilol (Alpha/Beta Blocker)
Action: Lowers BP and HR.
Complication: Dizziness, bradycardia.
Mnemonic: \"CARve out high BP, but feel slow.\" 19 Clonidine (Alpha-2 Agonist)
Action: Reduces BP (central acting).
Complication: Drowsiness, rebound hypertension.
Mnemonic: \"CLOse BP but don't stop suddenly!\" 20 Furosemide (Loop Diuretic)
Action: Reduces fluid retention.
Complication: Hypokalemia, ototoxicity.
Mnemonic: \"Furious Loop removes water but zaps potassium.\" 21 Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretic)
Action: Reduces fluid retention.
Complication: Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia.
Mnemonic: \"HCTZ Hides K+ but raises sugar.\" 22 Losartan (ARB)
Action: Lowers BP by blocking angiotensin II.
Complication: Hyperkalemia.
Mnemonic: \"Losarts lower BP, but hold potassium.\" 23 Metoprolol (Beta-1 Blocker)
Action: Slows HR, reduces BP.
Complication: Bradycardia, fatigue.
Mnemonic: \"METRO slows the heart but tires you.\" 24 Spironolactone (Aldosterone Antagonist)
Action: Potassium-sparing diuretic.
Complication: Hyperkalemia.
Mnemonic: \"SPIRO SPares K+ but Speeds potassium too high.\" 25 Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker)
Action: Lowers BP, treats arrhythmias.
Complication: Bradycardia, constipation.
Mnemonic: \"VERy slow heart, VERy stuck bowels.\"