Nur 114 Pharm Final Study Guide Latest 2023/2024 Already Passed

ACE Inhibitors; how do you identify them? PRIL ACE Inhibitors; Side effects? cough, hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension (first dose) ACE Inhibitors; Adverse effects? Angioedema, anaphylaxis reaction (s/s : hypotension, wheezing, swollen tongue, hives/itching... and know to administer Epi) Aminoglycosides; What is it, what medications? Antibiotic; Gentamicin What is peak/troughs? How/when are they monitored? Peak; Highest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs at peak of drug. Troughs; Lowest level of drug in the body. Draw for labs 30 minutes before next dosage. What types of toxicity can be caused by Aminoglycosides? 1. Nephrotoxic; Labs: BUN/creatine , Monitor: Decreased urine output. *Encourage fluids!* 2. Ototoxic; Monitor: ringing in ears, hearing loss. Antidepressants; Name the medications 1. Fluoxetine (Sertraline) 2. Venlafaxine 3. Bupropion 4. Amitriptyline Antidepressants; What are the side effects? dry mouth; Encourage to drink plenty of fluids and have gum/candy. APAP; what is it? What do you need to remember about it. Acetaminophen Can cause liver toxicity; do not go above prescribed dosage (4g a day), know drug/drug-alcohol interactions, macrolides (erythromycin interaction) ASA; what is it? What is the MOA? Aspirin MOA: anti-inflammatory, pain relief, MI/stroke prevention (antiplatelet component) Beta II Agonist; What medications and wha is the MOA? Albuterol/salmeterol MOA: relaxes bronchial smooth muscles causing brochodilation. *We know this is working if there is no signs of wheezing, lowered RR, no cough, and improved O2 saturation*