Introduction to clinical pharmacology

ablib - freely ac - before meals Adverse Reactions - A chronic effect Adverse reactions examples - CNS: confusion, sedation, Resp: respiratory depression, GI: constipation GU:urinary retention Misc: physical/psychological dependence, tolerance AS a nurse I can never... - -write an order -give up my order to a physician Controlled substances (II) - having the potential for abuse or addiction Evodie is required too.. - see the patient take the medication before leaving the room, and then document it Example of a prn order - Amojel 15ml prn example of a standing order - Example of a stat order - Metoprolol, 5 mg IV, Now Examples of controlled drugs - narcotics, percocet, morphine, amphetamines Federal laws created 3 drug categories in the united states - Controlled substances, prescriptions, and OTC medications generic name - name assigned by the manufacturer who first develops a drug; it is often derived from the chemical name (diazepam) HS - at bedtime I can never change a dosage I must... - Document it then send it to who ever ordered it, physician, osteopaths, nurse practioner etc.