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NPN 139 Pharmacology 2 final at BGTC 5/7/13

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Drug Therapy for pediatric patients, Medicines effect peds differently, how?   absorption slower gastric emptying distribution 75% body is water, require higher dose of water soluble drug metabolism develop at different stages excretion kidneys are not completely mature till 1 yr  
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Determining pediactric dosage   Body Surface Area (physicians use) and weight/kg  
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Where do you give an IM injection to a kid under 3?   vastus laterus  
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Where do you give an IM injection to a kid over 3?   dorso gluteal  
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How do you administer ear drops to a child?   down and back/out  
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If child ingests a poisionous medication what can you give them?   syrup of ipecac  
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If child ingests a poision, who do you call?   poision control  
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Polypharmacy   taking numerous medications on daily basis  
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Drug therapy in the Elderly; medications effect elderly differently how?   blood flow decreases to the GI tract, decrease in GI secretions-absorption decreases, fatty tissues increase-decreases activity or prolonged activity in many drugs, decreased binding sites, decreases blood flow to liver leading to toxicity  
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IM injection preferred site for the elderly?   ventrogluteal  
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Asepsis   free of pathogenic microorganisms  
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medical aspesis   "clean technique" inhibits growth  
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surgical aspesis   "sterile technique" destroys/abscent from microorganisms  
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Principles of sterile technique   sterile objects remain sterile when touched only by sterile, only sterile can be place on sterile field, sterile objects our of sight/held below waist become contaminated, if field becomes wet contaminated, edges (1 in) contaminated  
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Sympathetic (Adrenergic) System   Fight or Flight, increases processes when faced with stress, supresses those body functions not vital during stressful situation  
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Examples of body reactions for Sympathetic   pupils dilate, heart rate increase, blood vessels dilate  
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Receptors in the Sympathetic System   alpha 1 beta 1 beta 2  
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Alpha1   found in smooth muscles of the peripheral blood vessels, GI GU tracts, when stimulated cause constriction, BP increases, used commonly in hypotension meds  
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Beta1   primarily found in the heart, when stimulated increases heart rate, force, and contractions  
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Beta2   primarily found in bronchial smooth muscles (lungs) when stimulated bronchodilation meaning OPENS UP airways  
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Parasympathetic (Cholinergic)   opposite of sympathetic, directed in conversing energy; increased acid secretions, salvation, decrease heart rate and BP, pupil constriction, promotes sweating, increased elimination  
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4 classes/agentsof drugs that effect the Autonomic Nervous System   1.Sympathetic or Adrenergic Agents 2.Sypatholytics or Adrenegic Blockers 3.Parasympathominetics or Cholinergics 4.Parasympatholytic or Anticholinergic  
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Adrenergic Agents   mimic the sympathetic nervous system  
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Adrenergic Blockers   stop/block adrenergic system, decreases/constrict  
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Cholinergics   mimics parasympathetic, increases secretions conserves energy increases SLUD  
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Anticholinergic   antiSLUD, decreases or stops SLUD  
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SLUD stands for   S-SALIVATION L-LACRIMATION U-URINATION D-DEFICATION  
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What is the main function of the Respiratory System?   Gas Exchange  
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Medications Effecting Respiratory System   Antihistamines Decongestants Antitussives Mucolytics Expectorants Topical Nasal Steroids Bronchodilators Corticosteroids Xanthine Bronchodilators  
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Antihistamines Benadryl, Phenergan, Zyrtec, Allegra   block action of histamines, limits vasodilation, edema, produces anti-cholinergic effect, also has sedative effect.  
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Decongestants Ephedrine, Epinephrine, Afrin/Oxymetazoline Sudafed/pseudoephrine   action effects all alpha receptors, vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow, fluid movement, and mucousal edema, shrinks it tightens up. Used for allergies, Upper Resp Inf, Reactions nasal stinging, dryness, rebound congestion. Do not use more than 3-5 days  
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Antitussives Codeine, Hydrocodone, Benzonatate/Tessalon Perles   act centrally on the cough center in the brain, numbs receptors in the respiratory tract; used for overactive,nonproductive cough. Narcotic/nonnarcotic. Reactions: constipations, drowsiness, dry mouth, othostatic hypotension. Can cause addiction  
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Mucolytics Mucomyst/Acetylcysteine   reduce the thickness of secretions, used for chronic respiratory conditions. Reactions:NVF broncho spasms, irritation to throat/trachea/bronchis. Drink plenty of fluids  
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Expectorants Robituusin/Guaifenesin   (expell) agents decrease thickness of secretions by increasing fluids in respiratory tract. Used for productive coughs, chronic respiratory diseases, Reaction: GI upset, Used for short term ONLY, not for persistant coughs, drink fluids, humidifier  
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Topical Intranasal Steroids Beconase, Rhinocort, Nasalide, Flonase   anti-inflammatory effect, decrease local congestion  
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Bronchodilators Albuterol/Proventil, Epinephrine, Salemeterol/Serevent, Metaproterenol, Levabuterol, Foradil   open up the bronchi, allows air to pass through, Gets O2 in and CO2 out, 2 types: Sympathomimetic and Xanthine,  
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Xanthine Bronchodilators Aminophylline, Theophylline   related to caffeine, relax smooth muscles in bronchi & blood vessels in lungs, reduces swelling  
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Leukotriene Receptor Inhibitors Montelukast/Singulair, Accolate, Zyflo   newer category for asthma, not a bronchodilator, block leukotrienes which are potent bronchoconstrictors  
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Mast Cell Stabilizers Cromolyn/Intal, Nedocromil/Tilade   inhibit the release of substance histamine, use forprophylaxis in asthma, food allergies, allergic rhinitis, Reactions: dizzy HA, N  
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Corticosteroids Inhaled: Vanceril, Pulmicort, AeroBid, Flovent, Azmacort Systemic: Methylprednisolone, Predisolone, Prednisone   relaxes muscles/open up. long term use for Asthma  
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Quick Acting for Asthma   Beta2 Agonists, Anticholinergics  
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Long Term acting for Asthma   Leukotriene Receptor Inhibitors, Xanthine Bronchodilator, Anticholingerics, corticosteroids  
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Hormones   chmeical made in an organ or gland carried in blood stream to another part of the body  
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Steroid   specific group of hormones that have a powerful effect on cell sensitivity healing & development  
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Insulin   help glucose move into target tissues for energy. lovers blood glucose levels  
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S/S of Hypoglycemia   nervousness, hungry, malaise, cold-clammy hands, change in LOC, lethargy, pallor, shallow resp  
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onset   when insulin first begins  
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peak   when insulin is exerting its maximum action highest point  
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duration   length of time insulin remains in effect  
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When mixing insulins, which do you draw up first?   CLEAR TO CLOUDY, never shake, roll, given subq open vials can only keep for 1 month  
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which insulin can be given IV?   Regular  
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Sliding scale Insulin Administration   the nurse admin supplemental insulin based on blood glucose readings and amount and type prescribed by healthcare provider  
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Androgens   male sex hormones develop secondary male sex characteristics  
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Abortifacients   abort fetus  
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Oxytocic Agents Pitocin, Oxytocin   cause uterus to contract help labor, act on smooth muscles of uterus & stimulate milk flow  
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Uterine Relaxins   relax uterus  
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Tocolytics   stop preterm labor  
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Androgen Hormone Inhibitor Proscar/finasteride   inhibits conversion of testosterone into DHT which the prostate gland is dependent on.can treat male pattern bladness, treats S/S of benign prostate hyperplasia  
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Erectile Dysfunction Viagra, Cialis, Levitra   inability to obtain/maintain an erection suffiecent for sexual intercourse  
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Thyroid   gland in neck, produces hormones, comes from anterior pituitary gland, helps maintain metabolism actice of tyroid  
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Hypothyroidism   underactive thyroid  
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Hyperthyroidism   overactive thyroid  
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Antithyroid Iodine Products, Methimazole/Tapazole   stops new production of thyroid hormones, used for hyperthyroidism  
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Drugs for BPH Proscar, Flomaz, Hytrin   BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, non-cancerous, overgrowth of prostate gland can become a problem with voiding, adverse reaction: orthostatic hypotension  
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Drugs fors Urinary Tract Analgesia Phenazopyridine/Pyridium   Treat UTI/pain relief, makes urine orange/red, S/S: urengency  
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Urinary Anti-Infectives Nalidixic Acid/Neg Gram, Furandantin   antiseptic action, short term, treats acute, chronic, reoccuring UTI's, increase cranberry juice & fluids  
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Diurectics   drugs used to remove sodium & water from body, treat hypertension  
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Thiazide Diurectics Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Metalazone   inhibit sodium & chloride reabsorption, does not spare postassium goes with sodium  
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Loop Diurectic Furosemide/Lasix, Bumetanide/Bumex, Torsemide/Demadex   promote sodium & fluid secretions, cannot save potassium, can cause hypokalemia  
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Potassium Sparing Diurectic Spironolactone/Aldactone, Triamterene/Dyrenium   inhibit potassium excretion while allowing fluid excretion  
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Osmotic Diurectic Mannitol/Osmitrol   used in treatment for increased intracranial pressure  
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Acetazolamide/Diamox   promote water and sodium scretions. Used in intracranial pressure associated with gloucomma, form eye drops  
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Electrolytes   ions required yby cells to regulate electrical change and flow of water molecules across cell membranes  
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Bicarbonate NaHCO3   mineral, viable to acid base balance, vital electrolyte to acid base 22-24mEq/L  
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Calcium Phoslo, Caltrate, Tums EX, Citracal   mineral, necessary for function of nerves, muscles, blood clotting, building teeth & bones, 4-5 mEq/L  
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Magnesium Magnesium Sulfate, Slow Mag, MgSO4   transmission of nerve impulses, activity to enzyme action, 1.5-2.5mEq/L  
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Potassium Potassium Chloride   necessary for nerve impulses, muscle contraction, 3.5-5.5 mEq/L  
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Sodium Sodium Chloride,Normal Saline   normal heart action & regulation of osmotic pressure in the cells  
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Combined Electrolyte Solutions   Pedialtye, D51/2NS, D5NS, LR  
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Vitamins   chemical compund that is found naturally in the human body  
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Vitamin A   fat soluble helps eyes adjust from light to dark, helps fight infection dairy products, eggs, organ meats, oranges, yellow/green fruit, veggies  
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Thiamine Vitamin B   Water Soluble, functions as a co-enzyme, found in pork, whole grains, enriched breads, cerals, legumes treats deficiencies in alcholism, gastric lesions, hyperemphesis in pregnancy  
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Riboflavin Vitamin B2   water soluble, metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, milk, eggs, liver, green leafy veggies, enriched breads and cereals Decreased by oral contracetives  
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Niacin Nicotinic Acid Vitamin B   water soluble essential part of co-enzyme that function in release and amino acid metabolism, treat disorders associated with limited dietary intake, side effect: hot flashes, flushing, found in lean meats, peanuts, yeast, cereal  
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Vitamin B6   watersoluble, co-enzyme in metabolism protein carbohydrates and fats. Treat congentital defects, yeast wheat corn egg yolk, liver, kidney/muscle meat  
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Folic Acid   necessary for RBC formation. Treat anemias, acholism, pregnancy (neural tube defects) Leafy green veggies, organ meat, cerals  
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