NURSE Model Medication List

Question 1

Drug/Medication Name

Answer 1

Nurse Model:
Name: (Class of medications followed by 2-3 exemplar drugs)

Uses: (Why is the drug ordered? What conditions does it treat and how?)

Responsibilities: (Nursing Considerations, assessments, monitoring, etc)

Side Effects: (Common side effects)

Education: (what education does the nurse provide the patient about the
medication)

Question 2

Regular Insulin

Answer 2

N: Short-acting insulin (Regular, Humulin R, Novolin R)
U: Lowers blood sugar before meals
R: Check blood sugar; watch for low sugar
S: Shakiness, sweating
E: Eat right after taking it

Question 3

NPH Insulin

Answer 3

N: Intermediate-acting insulin (NPH, Humulin N, Novolin N)
U: Controls blood sugar between meals/overnight
R: Roll vial; check blood sugar
S: Low sugar later in day
E: Eat regular meals

Question 4

Metoprolol

Answer 4

N: Beta-blocker (Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol)
U: Lowers BP/HR; helps chest pain & A-fib
R: Check pulse/BP; hold if pulse low
S: Dizziness, slow pulse
E: Change positions slowly

Question 5

Furosemide

Answer 5

N: Loop diuretic (Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide)
U: Removes extra fluid; reduces swelling
R: Check potassium, BP, urine output
S: Peeing often, low potassium
E: Take in morning

Question 6

Digoxin

Answer 6

N: Cardiac glycoside (Digoxin, Digitoxin)
U: Strengthens heartbeat; slows fast rhythms
R: Check apical pulse 1 min; hold if low
S: Nausea, vision halos
E: Take pulse daily

Question 7

Normal Saline Flush

Answer 7

N: IV flush solution (0.9% sodium chloride)
U: Keeps IV line open
R: Check IV site
S: Mild burning at site
E: Report pain or burning

Question 8

Tuberculin Skin Test

Answer 8

N: TB screening agent (PPD)
U: Checks for TB exposure
R: Inject ID; read in 48-72 hrs
S: Small bump/redness
E: Return for reading

Question 9

Cardizem (Diltiazem)

Answer 9

N: Calcium channel blocker (Diltiazem, Verapamil, Amlodipine)
U: Lowers BP; slows heart rate
R: Check BP/HR
S: Low BP, slow pulse
E: Change positions slowly

Question 10

Heparin

Answer 10

N: Anticoagulant (Heparin, Enoxaparin, Dalteparin)
U: Prevents blood clots
R: Check platelets; monitor bleeding
S: Bruising, bleeding
E: Report bleeding gums or dark stools

Question 11

Rocephin

Answer 11

N: Cephalosporin antibiotic (Ceftriaxone, Cefazolin, Cefuroxime)
U: Treats bacterial infections
R: Check allergies; monitor site
S: Pain at site, diarrhea
E: Finish full course

Question 12

Simvastatin

Answer 12

N: Statin (Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin)
U: Lowers cholesterol; protects heart
R: Monitor liver; ask about muscle pain
S: Muscle aches, stomach upset
E: Take at night