Matching Pairs Medication Match Game !Online version Use this matching game to test your knowledge and increase your long term memory of these medications. by Lauren Sosulski 1 Lisinopril (Zestril) 2 Nifedipine (Procardia XL) 3 Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet) 4 Epoetin Alfa 5 Lorazepam (Ativan) 6 Methocarbamol (Robaxin) 7 Furosemide (Lasix) 8 Lithium (Lithobid) 9 Latanoprost (Xelpros) 10 Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Anticoagulant; SubQ or IV; stop 12-24 hours before surgery Antiparkinson Medication; therapeutic effect may take several months; take without food (decreased effect with protein); may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome Loop Diuretic; PO or IV; take early in a.m. to prevent nocturia and sleeplessness Antianemic; SubQ or IV; do not shake vial or dilute or administer with other solutions; therapeutic response 2-4 weeks Skeletal Muscle Relaxant; IM/NG tube/PO/IV; take with food or milk; urine may turn green, black or brown; avoid alcohol, CNS depressants, OTC cold or allergy meds Benzodiazepine; management of anxiety/irritability, adjunct therapy for endoscopic procedures; PO/IM/IV; may be habit forming; do not stop abruptly after long-term use Calcium Channel Blocker; do not open capsules, chew or crush; monitor BP when taking with beta blocker; protect from light, store in dry area; do not drink grapefruit juice; stop grapefruit juice at least 3 days prior to starting therapy Bipolar Agent; therapeutic effect 1-2 weeks; check serum levels twice weekly during treatment, 2-3 months on maintenance; draw blood prior to dose; target serum levels: treatment 0.5-1.5 mEq/L, maintenance 0.6-1.2 mEq/L; encourage 10-12 glasses water daily; encourage 6-10 g/day salt intake ACE Inhibitor; avoid changing positions rapidly; avoid potassium supplements, potassium salt substitutes and potassium-sparing diuretics Antiglaucoma Medication; wash hands before and after instilling; do not touch tip of dropper to eye or body; remove contact lenses to give med, can reinsert in 15 minutes
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