Pharmacology: Davis Drug Guide Pharmacologic Drug Classifications 2023/2024 Complete Solution 100%

Pharmacology: Davis Drug Guide Pharmacologic Drug Classifications 2023/2024 Complete Solution 100% Anti-Alzheimer's Agents Use: Management of Alzheimer's dementia Mode of Action: All agents act by increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the CNS by inhibiting cholinesterase. No agents to date can slow the progression of Alzheimer's dementia. Current agents may temporarily improve cognitive function and therefore improve quality of life. Side Effects: Cholinergic effects, watch for n/v, diarrhea, weight loss, GI bleed. Contraindications: hypersensitivity >> Use cautiously in patients with a history of "sick sinus syndrome" or other supraventricular cardiac conduction abnormalities (may cause bradycardia). Cholinergic effects may result in adverse GI effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss) and may also increase gastric acid secretion resulting in GI bleeding, especially during concurrent NSAID therapy. Other cholinergic effects may include urinary tract obstruction, seizures, or bronchospasm.<< Interactions: additive effects with other cholinergics, exaggerate effects of succinylcholine-type muscle relaxation during anesthesia, decrease effects of anticholinergics Potential Nursing Diagnoses: > Disturbed thought process > Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements > Deficient knowledge, related to disease process and medication regimen Assess: Assess cognitive function while on medication, monitor n/v anorexia, and weight loss. Anti-anemics Use: Prevention and treatment of anemias Mode of Action: iron is required for the production of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen to cells Contraindications: Hypersens