NURS 2750 Weeks 4-6 Pharmacology
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what is the osmotic diuretic that cannot be used if crystalized - ANSWER mannitol
mannitol is a ______________________ that is not effectively metabolized, and is excreted
largely unchanged in the urine - ANSWER sugar-alcohol
how does mannitol work - ANSWER pulls fluids into intravascular space to be excreted
by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
adrs of mannitol - ANSWER fluid overload, renal failure, confusion, coma seizures
Antiplatelet drugs list - ANSWER acetylsalicylic acid/ASA
clopidogrel
ticalgrelor
why is Aspirin contraindicated in peds - ANSWER reyes syndrome
how much aspirin is used for pain relief (works as NSAID) - ANSWER 325mg
how much aspirin is used for CV event prevention (does not work as an NSAID, only as
antiplatelet - ANSWER 81mg (baby aspirin)
t or f ASA is typically enteric coated - ANSWER t
salicylate toxicity possible in overdose - ANSWER t
common fruit that have "natural aspirins" (salicylates) - ANSWER cherries or willow
bark
which has lower bleeding rates? anticoagulants or antiplatelets - ANSWER antiplatelet
what happens when u use anticoagulants with antiplatelets - ANSWER sysnergistically -
heightens bleeding risk
thrombolytic drugs list - ANSWER alteplase
how do thrombolytics work - ANSWER Directly or indirectly aid conversion of
plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin then cleaves thrombin and fibrin clots.
what drug has the biggest bleeding risk - ANSWER thrombolytics
when are thrombolytic drugs indicated - ANSWER STEMI MIs, arterial thrombolysis
(DVT, pulmonary embolism), acute ischemic stroke, blocked central line but in a
, veryyyyy low dose and flushed after
adrs in thrombolytics - ANSWER bleeding - neuro checks are part of protocol
nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hypersensitivity, anaphylactoid reactions, reperfusion
cardiac dysrhythmias; can occur and be dangerous
thrombolytic drugs nursing implications - ANSWER Follow strict manufacturer's
guidelines for preparation and administration.
Monitor IV sites for bleeding, redness, and pain.
Monitor for bleeding from gums, mucous membranes, nose, and injection sites.
Observe for signs of internal bleeding (decreased blood pressure, restlessness,
increased pulse, worsening neurological status)
what does AEDs stand for in drugs - ANSWER antiepileptics
what are aeds also known as - ANSWER anticonvusants
prominent goals of therapy aeds - ANSWER to prevent or control seizures, to minimize
adverse effects and drug induced toxicity
why would a short term antiepilemic drug be used - ANSWER reversible cause
why would a long term one be used - ANSWER diagnosis of epilepsy
what are aeds classified in drugs - ANSWER CNS depressants
pharmacological effects - aeds - ANSWER reduces nerves ability to be stimulated
supress transmission or speed of impulses from one nerve to the next
drugs used for seizures - ANSWER lacosamide (vimpat), lamotrigine(lamictal),
levetiracetam(keppra), phenytoin (dilantin), valproic acid/divalproex (depakene),
benzodiazepines such as lorazepam (ativan)
what drugs are used for chronic neuropathic pain - ANSWER carbamazepine (tegretol),
gabapentin (neurontin), pregabalin(lyrica)
what drugs are used for bipolar depression - ANSWER Carbamazepine (tegretol),
lamotrigine (lamictal), valproic acid/divalproex (depakene)
the wrong balance aeds o can result in a _______________ - ANSWER seizure or coma
what is the difference between gabaminergic and glutaminergic - ANSWER
gabaminergic (CNS depressants, ethanol, AEDs)
glutaminergics (stimulants, withdrawal of CNS depressants)
AEDs try to slightly tip to the balance in a neuro-depressive manner by being
Exam Latest Update
what is the osmotic diuretic that cannot be used if crystalized - ANSWER mannitol
mannitol is a ______________________ that is not effectively metabolized, and is excreted
largely unchanged in the urine - ANSWER sugar-alcohol
how does mannitol work - ANSWER pulls fluids into intravascular space to be excreted
by the kidneys to reduce intracranial pressure
adrs of mannitol - ANSWER fluid overload, renal failure, confusion, coma seizures
Antiplatelet drugs list - ANSWER acetylsalicylic acid/ASA
clopidogrel
ticalgrelor
why is Aspirin contraindicated in peds - ANSWER reyes syndrome
how much aspirin is used for pain relief (works as NSAID) - ANSWER 325mg
how much aspirin is used for CV event prevention (does not work as an NSAID, only as
antiplatelet - ANSWER 81mg (baby aspirin)
t or f ASA is typically enteric coated - ANSWER t
salicylate toxicity possible in overdose - ANSWER t
common fruit that have "natural aspirins" (salicylates) - ANSWER cherries or willow
bark
which has lower bleeding rates? anticoagulants or antiplatelets - ANSWER antiplatelet
what happens when u use anticoagulants with antiplatelets - ANSWER sysnergistically -
heightens bleeding risk
thrombolytic drugs list - ANSWER alteplase
how do thrombolytics work - ANSWER Directly or indirectly aid conversion of
plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin then cleaves thrombin and fibrin clots.
what drug has the biggest bleeding risk - ANSWER thrombolytics
when are thrombolytic drugs indicated - ANSWER STEMI MIs, arterial thrombolysis
(DVT, pulmonary embolism), acute ischemic stroke, blocked central line but in a
, veryyyyy low dose and flushed after
adrs in thrombolytics - ANSWER bleeding - neuro checks are part of protocol
nausea, vomiting, hypotension, hypersensitivity, anaphylactoid reactions, reperfusion
cardiac dysrhythmias; can occur and be dangerous
thrombolytic drugs nursing implications - ANSWER Follow strict manufacturer's
guidelines for preparation and administration.
Monitor IV sites for bleeding, redness, and pain.
Monitor for bleeding from gums, mucous membranes, nose, and injection sites.
Observe for signs of internal bleeding (decreased blood pressure, restlessness,
increased pulse, worsening neurological status)
what does AEDs stand for in drugs - ANSWER antiepileptics
what are aeds also known as - ANSWER anticonvusants
prominent goals of therapy aeds - ANSWER to prevent or control seizures, to minimize
adverse effects and drug induced toxicity
why would a short term antiepilemic drug be used - ANSWER reversible cause
why would a long term one be used - ANSWER diagnosis of epilepsy
what are aeds classified in drugs - ANSWER CNS depressants
pharmacological effects - aeds - ANSWER reduces nerves ability to be stimulated
supress transmission or speed of impulses from one nerve to the next
drugs used for seizures - ANSWER lacosamide (vimpat), lamotrigine(lamictal),
levetiracetam(keppra), phenytoin (dilantin), valproic acid/divalproex (depakene),
benzodiazepines such as lorazepam (ativan)
what drugs are used for chronic neuropathic pain - ANSWER carbamazepine (tegretol),
gabapentin (neurontin), pregabalin(lyrica)
what drugs are used for bipolar depression - ANSWER Carbamazepine (tegretol),
lamotrigine (lamictal), valproic acid/divalproex (depakene)
the wrong balance aeds o can result in a _______________ - ANSWER seizure or coma
what is the difference between gabaminergic and glutaminergic - ANSWER
gabaminergic (CNS depressants, ethanol, AEDs)
glutaminergics (stimulants, withdrawal of CNS depressants)
AEDs try to slightly tip to the balance in a neuro-depressive manner by being
