meds to know

Albuterol (Nebulizer) is classified as a __.

Bronchodilator (The 'Lungs Opener')

The primary indication for Albuterol is __.

Asthma, COPD, or wheezing.

When monitoring a patient using Albuterol, you should watch their __.

heart rate.

For Albuterol, effectiveness is indicated when the patient says, 'Hey, I can actually breathe now' and the __ stops.

wheezing.

Atorvastatin belongs to the class of __.

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (The 'Grease Cleaner').

Atorvastatin is indicated for patients with __.

high cholesterol.

When monitoring for Atorvastatin, you should check for __ and liver enzymes.

muscle pain.

Atorvastatin's effectiveness is measured by lower levels of __ in blood tests.

LDL (bad cholesterol).

Bumetanide & Furosemide are classified as __.

Loop Diuretics (The 'Industrial Strength Water Pills').

The main indication for Bumetanide & Furosemide is __.

heart failure or swelling (edema).

When using Bumetanide & Furosemide, it is important to monitor __ levels.

Potassium.

The effectiveness of Bumetanide & Furosemide can be judged by seeing less __ in the ankles.

swelling.

Heparin & Enoxaparin are known as __.

Anticoagulants (The 'Blood Thinners').

The indication for Heparin & Enoxaparin is __.

preventing or treating blood clots.

When monitoring a patient on Heparin, you should check for signs of __.

bleeding.

Heparin's effectiveness is indicated if no new clots form and the old ones don't get __.

bigger.

Insulin Lispro is classified as __.

Rapid-Acting Insulin (The 'Fast Sugar Fixer').

Insulin Lispro is indicated for patients with __.

Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.

While administering Insulin Lispro, monitor the patient's __.

blood sugar.

The effectiveness of Insulin Lispro is evidenced by blood sugar remaining in a __ range after eating.

normal.

Metoprolol is part of the __ family.

'-lol' Family (Beta-Blockers).

Metoprolol helps with __ or fast heart rates.

high blood pressure.

For Metoprolol, you must monitor __ and blood pressure.

heart rate.

Metoprolol is effectively indicated by lower __ and a steady heart rate.

blood pressure.

Spironolactone is classified as a __.

Potassium-Sparing Diuretic (The 'Water Pill that keeps the K+').

Spironolactone is indicated for __.

heart failure or high BP.

You should monitor patients on Spironolactone for __ levels.

high potassium.

The effectiveness of Spironolactone is shown by less fluid buildup without __ crashing.

potassium.

Lisinopril belongs to the class of __.

ACE Inhibitor (The 'Pipe Opener').

Lisinopril is indicated for __ and heart failure.

high blood pressure.

When monitoring Lisinopril, watch for a __ cough.

dry.

The effectiveness of Lisinopril is indicated by __ in blood pressure.

lowering.