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ACC-1461 Drug Effect
ACC-LVN-1461-LEVEL 1- Therapeutic Effect Of Medications
Question | Answer |
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antihypertensives | Improves cardiac output & exercise tolerance. Aldosterone is also reduced, thus permitting a potassium-sparring effect. |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of anticoagulants | Prophylactic treatment, as an antithromboltic agent used after certain surgeries. An effective anticoagulation agent |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of cardiacglycosidess | Increases the contractility of the heart muscle and has anti-tiarrhthmic properties that result from its effects on the AV node. |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Diuretics | Metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily through the urine. Significantly bound to plasma protein. |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Corticosteroids | There are 2 sub-groups= (Glucocorticoids) regulates the metabolic pathways involving protein,carbs,& fat. (mineralocorticoids)involved in electrolyte & water balance. |
What is the indications of Opioid Analgesics | *To prevent or treat bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease. *To prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. *Hyperkalemia |
What is the side effects of Opiod Analgesics | Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, confusion, hypotension, euphoria, Dysphoria, diplopia |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of NSAIDS | Decreased pain and inflammation.Reduction of fever |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Gastric Acid Pump Inhibitors | Diminished accumulation of acid in the gastric lumen, which lessened acid reflux. Healing of duodenal ulcers&esophagitis.Decreased acid secretion in hypersecretory condition |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antiemetics | Decreased incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy or surgery |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Laxatives | softening and passage of stool |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antipyretics | Analgesia, antipyresis |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antibiotics | Death of susceptible bacteria |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Anticonvulsants | Diminished seizure activity. Termination of ventricular arrhythmias |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Opioid Analgesics | Decrease in severity of pain without a significant alteration in level of consciousness or respiratory status |
What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Bronchodilators | Decreased bronchospasm. Increased ease of breathing |
What are the indications for Antihypertensives | Alone or with other agents in the management of hypertension, management of CHF. Reduction or risk of death or development CHF following MI |
What is the MOA of Antihypertensives | They prevent a hormone being released in the body and therefore help to open up the blood vessels |
What are the side effects of Antihypertensives | Dry cough, acute allergy to tablets with swelling around the mouth and throat, dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, taste disturbance&proteinuria |
What are the nursing implications of Antihypertensives | Obtain blood pressure and pulse prior to administration. Monitor weight and output in clients with CHF. Monitor serum BUN and creatinine levels as may increase, serum K may be elevated. Serum Na may be decreased |