ATI-RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing-Capstone Content Review Pharmacology-2020.pdf

Pharmacology can be a tough area to review. There is so much info that it can be difficult to feel confident. While it is not possible to memorize it all, having a strong knowledge base of the classifications goes a long way5-HT3 receptor antagonists (serotonin antagonists)Metoclopramide (Reglan). Now this one is different in generic name because it can have some different side effects – watch for extra-pyramidal side effects with metoclopramide. Sometimes the generic names are not as helpful and you have to remember what meds fallBeta2-adrenergic agonists: act upon the beta2-receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle to provide bronchodilation and relieve spasm of the bronchial tubes, inhibit release of histamines, and increase motility of bronchial cilia. These short-acting preparations provide short-term relief during an asthma exacerbNursing interventions and client education: · Short-acting inhaled preparations of albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) can cause systemic effects of tachycardia, angina, and tremors. · Monitor client’s pulse rate before, during, and after nebulizer or inhaler treatments