Acute Care Nursing Save
Terms in this set (246)
Voluntary, Specific, Informed, Legal Capacity (18+ no cognitive
4 Aspects of Valid Consent
impairment)
Action: Used for drug induced N&V eg Chemo or radiotherapy,
post op N&V.
5-HT3 receptor antagonists
Example: Ondansatron
(antiemetic)
Adverse Effects: headaches, diarrhea, constipation,
bradycardia.
, Block neurotransmitters traveling from Chemoreceptor trigger
Action of Antiemetics zone to the medulla. Drugs differ by which neurotransmitter
they block.
Blocks Na + channels in neurons
No influx of Na+
Action of local anesthesia Neurons cannot depolarize
No action potential
No transmission of pain
Act on cyclooxygenase (COX 1 and COX 2) by blocking the
Action of NSAIDs
production of prostoglandins.
- Faster onset of action
Advantages of using PCC over - No need to cross match for blood group
FFP? - Undergoes filtration and heat to decreased risk of
transmission of viral infections
Urinary retention
Hypothermia
Blood pressure alterations
Adverse effects of general
N&V
anesthesia.
Headache
Pain due to surgery
Drowsiness and confusion
Depressant or Stimulant
Adverse effects of Local local skin reactions
anesthesia high doses can cause restlessness, tremor, respiratory
depression.
,Adverse reactions of phelbitis, skin reactions, nausea and vomiting, oral thrush.
Cephazolin
Agonist Drugs activates receptors
Is used in PARU to establish if a patient is stable enough to
Alderate score return to the ward. Assesses motor, blood pressure, o2 sats,
pain score and LOC.
Thrombolytic drug - dissolves clots.
Best effects given within 3 to 4.5 hrs of onset of symptoms of
stroke.
Alteplase is a human tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Only targets plasminogen in clot
Given with Aspirin
Main side effect is bleeding
Anaemia Lack of red blood cells
Anatomy of the large intestine
Antagonist Drugs blocks receptors
Removal of a part of the rectum and depending colon. Can be
described as low - where more of the rectum is removed or
Anterior Resection
High meaning the upper part of the rectum and colon is
removed.
, Action: Blocks acetylcholine (ACh) receptors. Blocks
parasymathetic decision. Used for motion induced N&V.
Anticholinergics (antiemetic)
Example: Buscopan.
Adverse: dry mouth, tachycardia, blurred vision, constipation.
Antiemetics Stop vomiting
Work by blocking histamine receptors in vestibular apparatus
Antihistamines (antiemetic) and vomiting centre. Mainly used for N&V associated with inner
ear conditions.
a special group of chemotherapeutic agents used to treat
antimicrobial agents diseases caused by microbes eg: antifungals, antivirals,
antiprotozoals and anthelminthics (worms)
Anti platelet drug
Acetylsalicylic acid is a NSAID but has most anti platelet effects
of all the NSAIDs.
Prevents platelets from becoming 'sticky'
dose: 75 -100 mg per day
Aspirin
Decrease risk of clot formation
Adverse reactions: GI problems and allergy. Blocking COX2
leads to decreased prostaglandins this results in increased acid
production in stomach and bronchoconstriction in airway.
Do not give to children under 16 years - Reyes syndrome.
Collapse of alveoli due to lack of deep breathing and/or
Atelectasis
restricted expansion of the chest wall.
Bactericidal Kills bacteria
Terms in this set (246)
Voluntary, Specific, Informed, Legal Capacity (18+ no cognitive
4 Aspects of Valid Consent
impairment)
Action: Used for drug induced N&V eg Chemo or radiotherapy,
post op N&V.
5-HT3 receptor antagonists
Example: Ondansatron
(antiemetic)
Adverse Effects: headaches, diarrhea, constipation,
bradycardia.
, Block neurotransmitters traveling from Chemoreceptor trigger
Action of Antiemetics zone to the medulla. Drugs differ by which neurotransmitter
they block.
Blocks Na + channels in neurons
No influx of Na+
Action of local anesthesia Neurons cannot depolarize
No action potential
No transmission of pain
Act on cyclooxygenase (COX 1 and COX 2) by blocking the
Action of NSAIDs
production of prostoglandins.
- Faster onset of action
Advantages of using PCC over - No need to cross match for blood group
FFP? - Undergoes filtration and heat to decreased risk of
transmission of viral infections
Urinary retention
Hypothermia
Blood pressure alterations
Adverse effects of general
N&V
anesthesia.
Headache
Pain due to surgery
Drowsiness and confusion
Depressant or Stimulant
Adverse effects of Local local skin reactions
anesthesia high doses can cause restlessness, tremor, respiratory
depression.
,Adverse reactions of phelbitis, skin reactions, nausea and vomiting, oral thrush.
Cephazolin
Agonist Drugs activates receptors
Is used in PARU to establish if a patient is stable enough to
Alderate score return to the ward. Assesses motor, blood pressure, o2 sats,
pain score and LOC.
Thrombolytic drug - dissolves clots.
Best effects given within 3 to 4.5 hrs of onset of symptoms of
stroke.
Alteplase is a human tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
Only targets plasminogen in clot
Given with Aspirin
Main side effect is bleeding
Anaemia Lack of red blood cells
Anatomy of the large intestine
Antagonist Drugs blocks receptors
Removal of a part of the rectum and depending colon. Can be
described as low - where more of the rectum is removed or
Anterior Resection
High meaning the upper part of the rectum and colon is
removed.
, Action: Blocks acetylcholine (ACh) receptors. Blocks
parasymathetic decision. Used for motion induced N&V.
Anticholinergics (antiemetic)
Example: Buscopan.
Adverse: dry mouth, tachycardia, blurred vision, constipation.
Antiemetics Stop vomiting
Work by blocking histamine receptors in vestibular apparatus
Antihistamines (antiemetic) and vomiting centre. Mainly used for N&V associated with inner
ear conditions.
a special group of chemotherapeutic agents used to treat
antimicrobial agents diseases caused by microbes eg: antifungals, antivirals,
antiprotozoals and anthelminthics (worms)
Anti platelet drug
Acetylsalicylic acid is a NSAID but has most anti platelet effects
of all the NSAIDs.
Prevents platelets from becoming 'sticky'
dose: 75 -100 mg per day
Aspirin
Decrease risk of clot formation
Adverse reactions: GI problems and allergy. Blocking COX2
leads to decreased prostaglandins this results in increased acid
production in stomach and bronchoconstriction in airway.
Do not give to children under 16 years - Reyes syndrome.
Collapse of alveoli due to lack of deep breathing and/or
Atelectasis
restricted expansion of the chest wall.
Bactericidal Kills bacteria
