NURS 3460 Nervous System Part 2 & 3 Medication Table - 2021 | UPDATED

NURS 3460 Nervous System Part 2 & 3 Medication Table This table will make you able to “Go with your GUT ASAP!” Group / Class (Prototype) Use Therapeutic Effects Adverse Effects Safety Concerns Administration Patient Education Cholinesterase Inhibitors AKA Anticholinesterase Agents: - Neostigmine - Physostigmine Myasthenia gravis & reversal of muscle relaxants Most are reversible, active 2 – 4 hours Prevent cholinesterase from breaking down Ach - Cholinergic effects - Improved tone & strength in skeletal muscles Excessive muscarinic stimulation: - GI motility, secretions, sweating, salivation, bradycardia, urinary urgency - Monitor, treat w atropine Contraindicated or succinylcholine, GI obstruction, renal impairment Caution for pregnancy, seizure d/o, hyperthyroidism, PUD, asthma, bradycardia, hypotension PO, SQ, IM or IV Wear a medical alert bracelet Cholinergic crisis - Muscarinic stim & resp. dep. - Resp. support, atropine - Resuscitation Interactions: Atropine: counteracts; toxicity antidote; monitor Neuromuscular blocking agents: counteract; monitor - - -