Pharmacology Test 3 NUR 211 EXAM
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Examples of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) and who are they for? -
Tamoxifen (Soltamox) Raloxifene (Evista)
Pre-meno and postmeno women
Examples of Aromatase inhibitors and who are they for? - Anastrazole (Arimidex) Letrozole
(Femara) Exemestane (Aromasin)
Post Meno women ONLY
Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors include: - Hot flashes
Vaginal Dryness
N/V
(risk for endometrial cancer, thromboembolic events, and osteroporosis)
What is the action of targeted therapies such as Trastuzumab (Herceptin)? - Targets and
inactivates HER2 Protein and slows the gorwth of tumor.
Route: IV x1yr
What 3 pharmacologic therapies are given to those with Lung Cancer? - Chemo
, Bronchodilators
Analgesics
After a lobectomy procedure, what is expected for the patient to have after surgery? - 2
chest tubes.
Top tube for removal or air
Bottom tube for drainage
What is Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) used for? - Chemo drug given to those with sickle cell to help
prevent painful episodes
Demerol (meperidine) is contraindicated for what individuals? - Patients with sickle cell
disease d/t increase seizure activity
Examples of NRTI (nucleoside reverse transcriptease inhibitors) - Zidovudine (AZT or ZDV)
Retrovir
Lamivudine (3TC) (Epivil)
Action: Blocks and reverses transciptase
Goal: Suppress the Viral Load
What Lab value is important to monitor when HIV patient is on a NRTI? - AST/ALT.
Risk for Hepatotoxicity
Examples of NNRTIs (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) - Efavirenz (Sustiva)
Nevirapine (Viramune)
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Examples of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) and who are they for? -
Tamoxifen (Soltamox) Raloxifene (Evista)
Pre-meno and postmeno women
Examples of Aromatase inhibitors and who are they for? - Anastrazole (Arimidex) Letrozole
(Femara) Exemestane (Aromasin)
Post Meno women ONLY
Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors include: - Hot flashes
Vaginal Dryness
N/V
(risk for endometrial cancer, thromboembolic events, and osteroporosis)
What is the action of targeted therapies such as Trastuzumab (Herceptin)? - Targets and
inactivates HER2 Protein and slows the gorwth of tumor.
Route: IV x1yr
What 3 pharmacologic therapies are given to those with Lung Cancer? - Chemo
, Bronchodilators
Analgesics
After a lobectomy procedure, what is expected for the patient to have after surgery? - 2
chest tubes.
Top tube for removal or air
Bottom tube for drainage
What is Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) used for? - Chemo drug given to those with sickle cell to help
prevent painful episodes
Demerol (meperidine) is contraindicated for what individuals? - Patients with sickle cell
disease d/t increase seizure activity
Examples of NRTI (nucleoside reverse transcriptease inhibitors) - Zidovudine (AZT or ZDV)
Retrovir
Lamivudine (3TC) (Epivil)
Action: Blocks and reverses transciptase
Goal: Suppress the Viral Load
What Lab value is important to monitor when HIV patient is on a NRTI? - AST/ALT.
Risk for Hepatotoxicity
Examples of NNRTIs (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) - Efavirenz (Sustiva)
Nevirapine (Viramune)
