NR566 / NR 566 Midterm Exam Study Guide (Latest 2022 / 2023): Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family - Chamberlain College of Nursing

Penicillin Allergy: -Most common drug allergy to date with severity ranging from minor rash to anaphylaxis -Can possibly display cross sensitivity to cephalosporins and should not be used if possible -observed 30 minutes minimum post drug injection for adverse reactions -For history of PCN allergy, a skin allergy test can be done to assess current risk by injecting a tiny amount of allergen ID (only to be done where epinephrine and respiratory support is available if needed) Penicillin V- ...

NR566 Week 1 Study Outline Chapter 21: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Bisphosphonates • Drugs: etidronate (Didronel), pamidronate (Aredia), risedronate (Actonel) alendronate (Fosamax), tiludronate (Skelid), zoledronic acid (Zometa), ibandronate (Boniva) • Used for bone support, most commonly used • Pharmacodynamics  Adhere to bone, inhibit osteoclastic activity, potent inhibitors of both normal and abnormal bone resorption o Etidronate (Didronel): reduces both bone resorpt...