BASIC CONCEPTS Morphine and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are two types of opioid receptor agonists used for pain management. Hydromorphone is a more potent drug than morphine, and lower doses are needed to control pain. How do actions at receptor sites explain this difference?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which drug acts directly on the peripheral arteries, causing them to dilate and leading to decreased blood pressure?

BASIC CONCEPTS Morphine and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are two types of opioid receptor agonists used for pain management. Hydromorphone is a more potent drug than morphine, and lower doses are needed to control pain. How do actions at receptor sites explain this difference?

BASIC CONCEPTS What precaution do you need to take when a patient is prescribed a drug that has a “black box warning?”

BASIC CONCEPTS How would a drug dose that is below the minimum effective concentration (MEC) affect a patient’s response to the drug?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which health care professional has the major responsibility for dispensing prescribed drugs under the direction of a pharmacist?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which drug acts directly on the peripheral arteries, causing them to dilate and leading to decreased blood pressure?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS Which antihypertensive drug would you teach a patient is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

BASIC CONCEPTS What is the action of the biguanide class of antidiabetic drugs that lowers blood glucose levels?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient has a dose of labetalol (Normodyne) ordered twice a day and is due to have an exercise stress test this morning. What is your best action at this time?