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…
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), 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…
Figure 2.1 Common example of a written prescription. Types of Prescriptions Telephone A common and convenient way to create a new prescription or prescription refill is by telephone. A prescription can…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xml:lang=”en” style=”font-size:1.250rem;”> Chapter 16 Introduction to Central Nervous System Pharmacology Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum DNSc, FNP-BC, CNE Central nervous system (CNS) drugs—agents that act on the brain and spinal…
