Capstone Pharmacology Rated A+

Capstone Pharmacology Rated A+ Albuterol (Proventil) Albuterol, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist is used in the prevention of exercise induced asthma; it also relieves bronchospasms, inhibits histamine release and increases ciliary motility Theophylline (Theolair) Theophylline is a Methylxanthine medication, utilized in the IV form in respiratory emergencies and in the oral form for chronic asthma treatment; caffeine increases the potency of this medication to lead to cardiac adverse effects. This medication should be used cautiously for clients with heart disease hypertension, liver and renal dysfunction, and diabetes Ipratropium (Atrovent) Ipratropium is an inhaled anticholinergic agent that is contraindicated in clients who are allergic to peanuts because the medication preparation may contain soy lecithin. Use cautiously with clients who have narrow-angle glaucoma and benign prostatic hypertrophy due to the anticholinergic effects Diltiazem (Cardizem) Calcium Channel Blocker - This class of medications is contraindicated for clients who have heart block, hypotension, bradycardia, aortic stenosis and severe heart failure Valsartan (Diovan) Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)- ARBs block the action of angiotensin II in the body, leading to vasodilation, but do not have the adverse effects of hyperkalemia and the cough, as do ACE inhibitors Filgrastim (Neupogen) Stimulates the bone marrow to increase production of neutrophils. - A leukopoietic growth factor decreases the risk of infection in client with neutropenia. Oprelvekin (Neumega) Increases the production of platelets. - This thrombopoietic growth factor decreases thrombocytopenia Insulin glargine NPH insulin Insulin glargine Intermediate-acting A client diagnosed with Prinzmetal's angina is taking nitroglycerin. What is the expected pharmacological action of nitroglycerin? Dilates veins and decreases venous return. The nurse is administering ondansetron to a postoperative client who is complaining of nausea. What adverse effect of ondansetron should the nurse monitor for? Dizziness The nurse is caring for a client taking disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an example of a DMARD agent? adalimumab A client has been prescribed isoniazid and rifampin for the treatment of tuberculosis. What are adverse effects associated with this combination therapy? Peripheral neuropathy A nurse is discussing acyclovir with a client. The nurse knows that additional directions are needed when the client states: "This is a cure for my herpes." A client is taking ibandrate. The nurse knows that ibandrate is for the treatment of: Osteoporosis A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving laxatives. Contraindications for laxatives include: impaction fecal