Drug Abuse II
Patient education is an extremely important component of therapy. Patients must be thoroughly informed about the potential hazards of treatment, including severe and potentially fatal reactions. Patients should be made…
PHARMACY
Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
]✓✓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…
Drugs for Muscle Spasm and Spasticity
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…
Basic Principles of Neuropharmacology
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.) …
Glucocorticoids in Nonendocrine Disorders
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…
Childhood Immunization
aComvax is a combination vaccine for immunization against H. influenzae type b and hepatitis B.
Drug Therapy in Geriatric Patients
), 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…
Drug Therapy During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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…
Drug Abuse I
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,…
Drug Therapy in Pediatric Patients
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…
