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Pharmacology for Nurses. A Pathophysiologic Approach Adams - Holland - Urban (Unit 1)
SKU: Pharmacology for Nurses. A Pathophysiologic Approach Adams - Holland - Urban (Unit 1) | Pages: 12 | Year: 2024
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"Natural" Does Not Always Mean Safer - ◦ Some active chemicals are the same as in
prescription and OTC medications
◦ Substituting alternative thera...
"Natural" Does Not Always Mean Safer - ◦ Some active chemicals are the same as in
prescription and OTC medications
◦ Substituting alternative therapy for established
medical treatment may prolong condition
** Oral Drugs Enter Hepatic Portal Circulation (First-Pass Effect) - 1. Drug is absorbed
2. Drug enters hepatic circulation, goes to liver
3. Drug is metabolized to inactive form
4. Drug conjugates and leaves liver
5. Drug is distributed to general circulation
6. Many drugs are rendered inactive by first-pass effect
ac - before meals
ad lib - as desired/as directed
Addiction - The overwhelming feeling that drives someone to use a drug repeated
Agonist - a molecule that, by binding to a receptor site, stimulates a response
Allergic Reactions - a condition caused by an overreaction of the body's immune system
AM - morning
Anaphylaxis - Life threatening allergic reaction
Antagonist - competes with the agonists for binding at receptor site
Assessment of the Patient - 1. Systematic collection, organization, validation, and
documentation of patient data
2. Health history and physical assessment
3. Baseline data gathered; will be compared to later information from observations
4. Once pharmacotherapy is initiated, assessment
focuses on reaction to medication. Watch for: desired response, adverse effects, patient
capability of assuming responsibility for self-administration
bid - twice a day
- 12-pages detailed model answer (PDF + online view)
- Clinical reasoning & medication selection justified
- NP-level explanation with key teaching points
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