Adrenergic Antagonists
] is an alpha1 blocker with selectivity for alpha1 receptors in the prostate and urinary tract. At recommended doses, blockade of alpha1 receptors on blood vessels is weak. Therefore, alfuzosin…
Drugs for Thyroid Disorders
Figure 47.1 Steps in thyroid hormone synthesis. The reactions at each step (circled numbers) are explained in the text. DIT, diiodotyrosine; MIT, monoiodotyrosine; T3, triiodothyronine; T4, thyroxine; Tyr, tyrosine. Fate Thyroid hormones…
Agents Affecting the Volume and Ion Content of Body Fluids
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xml:lang=”en” style=”font-size:1.250rem;”> Chapter 87 Agents Affecting the Volume and Ion Content of Body Fluids Laura D. Rosenthal DNP, ACNP, FAANP The drugs discussed in this chapter are used…
Management of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xml:lang=”en” style=”font-size:1.250rem;”> Chapter 88 Management of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Laura D. Rosenthal DNP, ACNP, FAANP Myocardial infarction (MI), also known as heart attack, is defined as necrosis…
Anthelmintics
] is active against intestinal nematodes. The drug is an alternative to mebendazole or albendazole for infestations with hookworms or pinworms. Mechanism of Action Pyrantel is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking…
Drug Therapy of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figure 80.1 Incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. Treatment Adults and Adolescents For uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or rectal infections in adults or adolescents, treatment with either azithromycin [Zithromax] or doxycycline [Vibramycin, others]…
Drug Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xml:lang=”en” style=”font-size:1.250rem;”> Chapter 74 Drug Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections Laura D. Rosenthal DNP, ACNP, FAANP Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections encountered…
Basic Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
It is imperative that antibiotics not be discontinued prematurely. Accordingly, patients should be instructed to take their medication for the entire prescribed course, even though symptoms may subside before the…
Complementary and Alternative Therapy
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xml:lang=”en” style=”font-size:1.250rem;”> Chapter 67 Complementary and Alternative Therapy Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum DNSc, FNP-BC, CNE The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) defines complementary health approaches as…
