7: ENDOCRINE
Types of Insulin ACTIONS NURSING IMPLICATIONS 1. U100 insulin is the most common concentration. 2. NPH is the only cloudy insulin; roll vial gently between palms to mix. 3. *Draw…
13: PULMONARY
Antihistamines ACTIONS Competitively block the H1-receptor sites and impede histamine-mediated responses. Second-generation antihistamines cause less drowsiness. USES • Prevent and treat seasonal allergies, decrease itching and pruritis. • Are adjunct…
10: MUSCULOSKELETAL
Etodolac (Lodine) CLASSIFICATION Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory analgesic ACTIONS Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and produces analgesic and antiinflammatory effects. These actions will reduce the intensity of the pain stimulus reaching sensory nerve endings….
6: DIURETICS
Diuretics ACTIONS Loop diuretics inhibit sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) reabsorption through direct action primarily in the ascending loop of Henle but also in the proximal and distal tubules. Thiazide…
BASIC PRINCIPLES
Basic Principles Basic principles are often perceived as the most challenging aspect of learning pharmacology. While possibly conceptually difficult, this subject is absolutely key to gain understanding how medications…
CARDIOVASCULAR/RENAL AGENTS
Cardiovascular/Renal Agents ANTIARRHYTHMIC (ANTIDYSRRHYTHMIC) AGENTS Describe what happens during each of the following phases of the cardiac action potential for fast-response fibers: Phase 0 Sodium ion channels open…
MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS IN PHARMACOLOGY
Miscellaneous Topics in Pharmacology IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS What are the main targets of immunosuppressive agents? Inhibition of gene expression; inhibition of lymphocyte signaling and activation; depletion of proliferating lymphocytes;…
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS AND p-AMINOPHENOL DERIVATIVES (ACETAMINOPHEN)
Anti-inflammatory Agents and p-Aminophenol Derivatives (Acetaminophen) Eicosanoids (inflammatory mediators) are synthesized from what chemical compound? Arachidonic acid Give two examples of eicosanoids: Leukotrienes (LTs) Prostaglandins (PGs) How…
ENDOCRINE AGENTS
Endocrine Agents AGENTS FOR DIABETES MELLITUS What are the two general categories of drugs that are used to treat diabetes mellitus? Insulin Oral hypoglycemic agents Which…
