NR 565 Midterm Study Guide
ACE inhibitors contraindications - correct answer-African American, 2nd/3rd timester
pregnancy, renal disease
ACEI and ARBs can lead to renal failure in who? - correct answer-Patients w/ bilateral renal
artery stenosis
Alternative treatment strategies for statin intolerant patients - correct answer-ezetimibe,
fibrates, nicotinic acid, bile acid sequestrates
combo therapy with infrequent statin dosing
dietary changes
switching to a different statin
appropriate intervals for medication adjustments - correct answer-4-6 weeks is ideal before
adding another drug to the therapy regimen
Beer's Criteria - correct answer-Criteria for "Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in
Older Adults"; identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing adverse effects in older adults
BP meds approved for pregnancy - correct answer-Labetalol and Methyldopa
Carbamazepine drug interactions & dosing considerations - correct answer-narrow
therapeutic dose (toxicity is a risk)
CCB Mech of action - correct answer-Promotes relaxation of peripheral arterioles resulting in
a decreased afterload which reduces cardiac oxygen demand
classes of controlled substances: - correct answer-Anabolic steroids, narcotics, stimulants,
depressants, and hallucinogens
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