Study Guide for Pharm OA Study Guide for Pharm OA Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology (Western Governors University) Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology (Western Governors University)

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Study Guide for Pharm OA


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Study Guide for Pharm OA

 Vancomycin
o Analgesic- fights against C. diff and MRSA
o Normal side effects
 Burning upon IV admin
 Monitor for 30 min. for swelling, pain, and redness
o Adverse side effects
 Red man syndrome
 Ototoxicity (tinnitus, inner ear poisoning, damage to inner ear)
 Nephrotoxicity (rapid loss in kidney)
Red Man Syndrome Allergic Reaction
 Flushing and pruritus  Red rash/hives
 Red rash on face/extremities  Hypotension
 Itching  Tachycardia
 Nausea/vomiting  Angioedema (swelling of lower
 hypotension level of skin)
 From rapid infusion  Wheezing/difficulty breathing
 Minoxidil
o Antihypertensive to control blood pressure
 vasodilator
o Therapeutic outcomes
 Lower BP to under 130/80 mmHG
 Improved renal function
o Non-therapeutic outcomes
 Stimulation for hair growth/Hypertrichosis
 Fluid retention
 Increased sodium and water retention = edema
 Lactulose
o A synthetic sugar used for constipation
o LAC
 Laxative- diarrhea
 Ammonia decreased levels
 Cognition improves
o Decreases ammonia in liver
 Excreted through explosive diarrhea
 Tardive Dyskinesia (Bowtie question)
o A disorder characterized by involuntary facial movements including twisting of
tongue, pouting, puckering, blepharospasm, bulging of cheeks, lip smacking
o Caused by long-term use of dopamine-blocking medication or antipsychotic med
o Treat with tetrabenazine
o Taper off/discontinue gradually or lessen dosage
o Report to HCP
o diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help tx
 Sucralfate




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