CEREBRAL AEROBICS

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Pharmacology
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The drugs of choice for cerebral edema are

______________ and ________________. (ULG 472)
The ten rights of medication administration involves the
following: right client, right medication, right dosage, right
route, right time, right _____________, right
________________, clients right to _________, clients right
to _________________, and right _________________.
(ULG 80)
__________________ is the use of antineoplastic agents
with a primary action of interfering with the supply and
utilization building blocks of nucleic acids. The problem is
that they lack _______________ so they tend to attack
normal cells, especially those __________________ cells.
(ULG 356)
Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting antiopsychotic and
can be given at __-__ weeks intervals or longer. (ULG 151)
When mixing two types of insulin in one syringe, the ______
insulin is drawn first before the __________ insulin. Only
__________ insulin can be given IV (If given to burn
patients, with glucose, it is to manage ________________).
(UTG 3)
The first-line antidepressants are ____________________
and ___________ antidepressants. Second-line
antidepressants are __________________ while third-line
agents are _________________ and __________________
treatment. (ULG 14)
_____________ occurs when a client develops a decreased
response and requires higher doses of a medication.
Moreover, _____________ results from over-dosage or
build-up of medication in the blood due to imbalanced
metabolism and excretion. (ULG 80)
The needle used for intradermal medication administration is
gauge ____-____ and it is inserted bevel ___ at a ___-___
degree angle. Sites used for intradermal should be
__________ pigmented, _________ keratinized, and
___________ areas. The medication is inserted slowly to
form a ____________ and the site shouldnt be
____________. (ULG 83)
Never give K via ____________. Old blood can cause
______________ while hypokalemia can enhance the action
of _____________ (drug of choice for congestive heart
failure) and cause toxicity. (ULG 299)
The 5 drugs used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis are:
_______________, ___________________,
_______________, __________________, and
_______________. (UTG 21)
_________________ are substances that bind the
molecules of metals ingested or absorbed into the body so
that it can be _____________ out of the body before it has
time to harm the tissues. (ULG 471)
Withdrawal symptoms from amphetamines occur __-__ days
from the last dose and include: depression and fatigue that
may lead to ___________________ and _______________.
(ULG 179)
The drug of choice for filariasis is _______________. (UTG
22)
When a PRN or an _____________ medication has been
administered, the nurse documents the
_________________ and the _________ of administration.
(ULG 82)
Oxytocin _________ contractions and is always
administered _______________ (never __________).
Extreme _____________ may occur so the BP and PR are
checked q ___ minutes. It also has an __________ effect so
the I and O are moitored. (UTG 35)

16. _____________ (Xanax) is the drug of choice for

psychiatric conditions panic attacks and
______________________________. (ULG 472)
17. ____________________ syndrome can occur if MAOI,
tryptophan, and __________________ is administered with
SSRIs. (ULG 149)
18. Subcutaneous medication administration uses gauge ______ needles inserted at a ___ (with little SQ tissue) to ____
degrees angle while aspirating for blood (except for
___________). In contrast, intramuscular medication
administration uses gauge ___-___ needles inserted at a
___ degree angle. (ULG 83)
19. The antidote for cyanide poisoning is _________________
while the antidote for anticholinergic agents is
_______________ (antilirium). (ULG 471)
20. Oral medication _________________ are gelatin-coated
tablets that dissolve in the stomach. While _________coated tablets dissolve in the intestines rather than the
stomach to decrease gastric _______________. These are
never ______________. Consequently, _______________release medications are compounded substances designed
to release a drug slowly to maintain a steady blood
medication level. (ULG 81)
21. The pre-meds administered in electroconvulsive therapy
include: _________________ (to decrease secretion),
____________________ (Brevital short-acting
barbiturate), and _________________ (Anectine muscle
relaxant). (ULG 165)
22. EDTA or ___________________________________ is a
chelating agent used for lead. (ULG 471)
23. Withdrawal symptoms from opiates (__________, morphine,
_________, __________, and methadone) occur ___-___
hours from the last dose and include: watery eyes,
____________ pupils, yawning, and _____________.
24. Measles vaccine is given at ___ months, ____mL
______________. It is stored in the ______________ of the
refrigerator. (UTG 21)
25. Medications are best given via ____________ route in any
case of shock. (ULG 352)
26. Vomiting is induced in red tide poisoning. Pure
_________________ can also be used to weaken the toxin.
(UTG 22)
27. When administering MAOIs, avoid tyramine-containing foods
like _________-free beer, __________/sherry red wine,
dairy products (___________ and _____________), fruits
and vegetables (_________________, bananas,
___________, and canned figs), meats (___________,
____________, and ______________), and other foods
(__________, ____________, and chocolate). (ULG 150)
28. _____________ are nonaqueous solutions that contain
water, varying alcohol content and glycerin and other
sweeteners. While, _________________ are particle or
powder substances that must be dissolved in a liquid before
administration. (ULG 81)
29. Medications administered to burn patients include: antitetanus immunization, __________, sedatives and
______________, __________________, and H2 blockers.
(ULG 352)
30. The antidote foe diazepam is _________________
(Romazicon) and for acetaminophen is
_____________________ (Mucomyst). (ULG 471)
31. Leprosy is treated with _____________, ______________,
Minocycline, Dapsone, and ______________. (UTG 22)
32. There is improved absorption of oral calcium sources when
given with _____________ and vitamin ___. (ULG 300)
33. The Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) like
____________ (zocor/vidastat) and _________________
Na (Lipostat) block cholesterol synthesis, decrease ______
levels, and triglycerides, and increase ____ levels. However,
the nurse should watch out for myopathy, and
___________________ levels. (ULG 304)
34. ________________ effects are the desired and intentional
effects of the drug. Conversely, ______________ effects are
any effect other than the desired and intentional effects of
the drug. (ULG 80)
35. The drug of choice for myxedema coma is
__________________ and for _________________ is
baclofen (Lioresal). (ULG 472)

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36. Antidepressants have a therapeutic lag of __-__ weeks.

TCAs do not produce euphoria and is therefore not
________________. However, TCA use should be avoided
with drugs that __________ and ___________ the CNS,
drugs that have ________________ properties, and
_______________ (fatal). (ULG 149)
37. 1 pint is equal to ____ oz. 1 mg = ___/____ grain. 1 oz =
____ grams. 1 mcg = _________ g. 1 mcg = ______ ng.
(ULG 84)
38. The international color for nitrous oxide or
___________________ gas tanks is _________. (ULG
471)
39. ________________ like propranolol (inderal, ____________
(tenormin), and _____________ (lopressor/betaloc/neobloc)
can cause side effects including: bradycardia and
___________________. It cannot be given to patients with
bronchial _________. (ULG 306)
40. Furosemide (___________) is the drug of choice for
cardiovascular condition ____________________ and for
respiratory condition ______________________. (ULG 472)
41. The ______________________________ vaccine is given
at birth, 0.05 ml intradermally. It is stored in the
_____________. (UTG 20)
42. Topical antimicrobials used in burns include:
_________________ 1% (Silvadine),
___________________ (Sulfamylon), _____________
nitrate 0.5%, and ____________. (ULG 352)
43. ________________ medication orders are referred to as
scheduled orders. These orders are in effect until the
prescriber discontinues or modifies the dosage and
frequency. (ULG 82)
44. It is recommended that used needles should not be
____________. They are disposed in a ____________-proof
container. (UTG 3)
45. Vitamin K is given shortly after birth as a single IM dose of
___-___mg to prevent ________________ disease of the
newborn. (UTG 41)
46. _____________________ is the process by which a drug
moves through the body and out for elimination. On the other
hand, ___________________________ refers to the
physiologic and biochemical effect of a drug on the body.
(ULG 80)
47. Legal definition of intoxication is a blood alcohol level of ______ mg/dL or 0.15%. Consequently, a _____% BAL can
cause comma, respiratory depression, and death. (ULG 177)
48. _________________ was the first antipsychotic developed.
(ULG 151)
49. The antidote for ______________________ and
________________________ poisoning is atropine. (ULG
471)
50. The drugs of choice for acute asthmatic attack are
brochodilators (______________, ______________, and
______________). (ULG 472)
51. Interaction is when the effects of a drug are altered by other
medications or food. ________________ or potentiation
increases the drugs effect. Alternatively, ______________
decreases the drugs effect. (ULG 80)
52. Novel antidepressants buprion is contrainidicated to clients
with _____________ disorder while mirtrazapine due to
anti__________________ effect causes sedation. (ULG
150)
53. Magnesium sulfate is administered IV (with _________ or
___________) or _______ IM. Ensure that
_______________ is present, the urine output is >_____ ml
in 4 hours, and RR is > ___/min. (UTG 35)
54. Thrombolytics administered for MI patients,
______________ (tPA) and anistreplase, promote fibrinolytic
mechanism by converting plasminogen to _________ that
destroys the fibrin in the blood clot. It should be given within
___-___ hours after acute MI. (ULG 310)
55. When giving IM injections, the nurse should aspirate for ______ seconds before administering the medication. Do not
__________ the area after administration. (UTG 3)
56. ______________________ (Cuprimine) is the chelating
agent used in arsenic, gold, copper poisoning, and Wilsons
disease. Meanwhile, _____________ is used in arsenic,
gold, lead, and mercury poisoning. (ULG 471)
57. ____________________ medication orders are one-time
medications or those that may require the administration of
drops or tablets over a short period of time. (ULG 82)

58. The Parkland formula for fluid replacement in burns utilizes

_____________ intravenous fluid. In day 1, of the IVF is
given in the first ____ hours and the other half in the next
____ hours. (ULG 352)
59. Epinephrine is the drug of choice for the cardiovascular
condition __________________ and for the respiratory
condition _________________________. (ULG 472)
60. Hepatitis B vaccine if first given at _________ and again
after ___ weeks ad a third time after ___ weeks, 0.5ml IM at
_________________. It is stored in the ______________ of
the refrigerator. (UTG 20)
61. Intravenous medication administration has a
_____________ effect and uses the following gauges: adult
(___-___), infants (____-___), and children (____-____).
(ULG 83)
62. The drug of choice for patent ductus arteriosus is
_________________ while for ventricular fibrillation is
______________. (ULG 472)
63. The parts of a medication order includes: name of the client,
________ and _______ of the order is written, name of the
drug to be administered, dosage, route to be administered
and __________________, time of administration and
_________________, and _______________ of the person
writing the order. (ULG 82)
64. OPV is first given at __ weeks with an interval of ___ weeks,
___ drops PO. It is stored in the _____________. (UTG 21)
65. Kayexelate cannot be used in the treatment of hyperkalemia
if there is _________________ which will cause bowel
perforation. (ULG 299)
66. The analgesic of choice for burn patients is
___________________. (ULG 352)
67. Intramuscular medication administration utilizes the
________________, ________________, deltoid, and the
_________________ (pediatrics). Meanwhile, subcutaneous
medication administration uses areas with adequate
___________ size, including the abdomen, upper _____,
upper ________, lateral arms, and lateral ____________.
(ULG 83)
68. _______________ is a 2-phase system solution in which
one liquid is dispersed in the form of small droplets
throughout another liquid.
69. The drugs used to treat PTB have side effects:
_____________/CN ___ damage (streptomycin),
____________________ (isoniazid), ______________
disturbance (pyrazinamide), and ___________ neuritis
(ethambutol). (UTG 21)
70. The antidote for severe TCA poisoning (______________
toxicity) is ____________________ (antilirium), an
anticholinesterase inhibitor and should only be given to
patients with ___________________ symptoms. (ULG 149)
71. Digoxin has a positive _________ (increase force of
contraction), negative __________ (decrease heart rate),
and _________ effect (causing toxicity). Digoxin toxicity is
manifested by abdominal cramps (________ sign), nausea
and vomiting, headache, ___________, and ___________
vision. (ULG 312)
72. _______________, a CNS depressant, is the most abused
drug. (ULG 177)
73. ___-___ mg/100 ml is the therapeutic level of magnesium
sulfate. Symptoms of overdose include: decreased
______________, depressed __________________,
decreased LOC, and depressed ____________________.
________________ is the antidote for magnesium sulfate
and must be kept at _____________. (ULG 233)
74. Depo-povera and megastron DMPA contraceptives are
given every ___ months. DMPA may be started _______
and should ____________ given to pregnant women. It
should not be given to patients who had __________
cancer, __________, and other ____________ disorders.
(ULG 285)
75. _______________________, cimetidine or ranitidine, are
given pre-operatively to ____________________
production. (ULG 292)

Without inspiration the best powers of the

mind remain dormant, they is a fuel in
us which needs to be ignited with sparks.
Johann Gottfried Von Herder

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