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ACC-LVN-1461-LEVEL 1- Therapeutic Effect Of Medications

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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.  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of anticoagulants   Prophylactic treatment, as an antithromboltic agent used after certain surgeries. An effective anticoagulation agent  
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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.  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Diuretics   Metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily through the urine. Significantly bound to plasma protein.  
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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.  
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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  
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What is the side effects of Opiod Analgesics   Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, confusion, hypotension, euphoria, Dysphoria, diplopia  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of NSAIDS   Decreased pain and inflammation.Reduction of fever  
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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  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antiemetics   Decreased incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy or surgery  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Laxatives   softening and passage of stool  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antipyretics   Analgesia, antipyresis  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Antibiotics   Death of susceptible bacteria  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Anticonvulsants   Diminished seizure activity. Termination of ventricular arrhythmias  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Opioid Analgesics   Decrease in severity of pain without a significant alteration in level of consciousness or respiratory status  
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What is the THERAPEUTIC EFFECT of Bronchodilators   Decreased bronchospasm. Increased ease of breathing  
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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  
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What is the MOA of Antihypertensives   They prevent a hormone being released in the body and therefore help to open up the blood vessels  
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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  
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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  
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