]✓✓Clorazepate [Tranxene-T]✓✓✓Diazepam [Valium, Diastat AcuDial]✓✓✓✓✓Estazolam (generic only)✓Flurazepam (generic only)✓Lorazepam [Ativan]✓✓✓✓✓✓Midazolam [Versed]✓*Oxazepam (generic only)✓✓Temazepam [Restoril]✓Triazolam [Halcion]✓ *Midazolam, in conjunction with an opioid analgesic, is also used to produce conscious sedation, a…
Figure 10.1 How neurons regulate other cells. There are two basic steps in the process by which neurons elicit responses from other cells: (1) axonal conduction and (2) synaptic transmission. (T, neurotransmitter.) …
Inform patients about possible depressant effects such as drowsiness, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Advise them to avoid driving and other hazardous activities if significant impairment occurs. If they must be taken…
Figure 56.1 Feedback regulation of glucocorticoid synthesis and secretion. ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; CNS, central nervous system; CRH, corticotropin-releasing hormone. Pharmacology of the Glucocorticoids Molecular Mechanism of Action Mechanistically, glucocorticoids differ from most…
aComvax is a combination vaccine for immunization against H. influenzae type b and hepatitis B.
), Teldrin] Diphenhydramine [Benadryl] Hydroxyzine [Vistaril, Atarax ] Promethazine [Phenergan]Anticholinergic effects: constipation, urinary retention, blurred visionSecond-generation antihistamines, such as cetirizine [Zyrtec], fexofenadine [Allegra], or loratadine [Claritin]ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, ALPHA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTSAlpha1 blockers…
Figure 7.1 Effects of teratogens at various stages of development of the fetus. (From Moore K, Persaud TVN, Torchia M. The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 9th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2012, with…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xml:lang=”en” style=”font-size:1.250rem;”> Chapter 30 Drug Abuse I Basic Considerations Laura D. Rosenthal DNP, ACNP, FAANP Mind-altering drugs have intrigued human beings since the dawn of civilization. Throughout history,…
Figure 8.1 Comparison of plasma drug levels in adults and infants. A, Plasma drug levels after intravenous injection. Dosage was adjusted for body weight. Note that plasma levels remain above the minimum…
Because anesthetics eliminate pain, and because pain can be a warning sign of complications, patients recovering from anesthesia must be protected from inadvertent harm until the anesthetic wears off. Caution…
