8: GASTROINTESTINAL
H2-Blockers ACTIONS Histamine H2-antagonists inhibit histamine action on H2-receptors, which are found on the gastric parietal cells. This action reduces the secretion of gastric acid, as well as hydrogen ion…
3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND HEMATINICS
Heparin ACTION Anticoagulant exerts direct effect on blood coagulation by enhancing the inhibitory actions of antithrombin on several factors essential to normal blood clotting, thereby blocking the conversion of prothrombin…
1: ADMINISTRATION
Medication Administration SIX RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION • Medication • Route • Time • Patient • Dosage • Documentation ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION • Enteral or oral (most common)—ingested into gastrointestinal…
14: REPRODUCTIVE/OB
Oxytocin (Pitocin) CLASSIFICATION Uterine smooth muscle stimulant ACTIONS Contracts uterine and mammary smooth muscle. Increases force, frequency, and duration of uterine contractions. USES • Managing incomplete or inevitable abortion •…
12: PSYCHIATRIC
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) ACTIONS SSRIs decrease the reuptake of serotonin at selected nerve terminals in the central nervous system and increase serotonin activity at the nerve synapse. Increased…
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….
