Pramlintide dosing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Class Medication What it treats MOA S/E Monitor/BBW/Comments Anti-Gout Colchicine (Colcrys) Treat and prevent gout attacks and also Behcets syndrome Lower dose (1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg one hour later) is just as effective as high dose but with less side effects Inhibits microtubule formation at cellular level, limits neutrophil migration and aggregation to tissues, and inhibits mitosis **decrease inflammatory response to urate crystal deposits; used in acute attacks** DIA...

Chamberlain College: NR 566 wk 1 Completed Study Guide LATEST UPDATED Chapter 21: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Bisphosphonates • Drugs: etidronate (Didronel), pamidronate (Aredia), risedronate (Actonel) alendronate (Fosamax), tiludronate (Skelid), zoledronic acid (Zometa), ibandronate (Boniva) • Used for bone support, most commonly used • Pharmacodynamics ▪ Adhere to bone, inhibit osteoclastic activity, potent inhibitors of both normal and abnormal bone resorption o Etid...

Module 4 4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight en...

Module 4 4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight en...

Chamberlain College: NR 566 wk 1 Completed Study Guide LATEST UPDATED Chapter 21: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Bisphosphonates • Drugs: etidronate (Didronel), pamidronate (Aredia), risedronate (Actonel) alendronate (Fosamax), tiludronate (Skelid), zoledronic acid (Zometa), ibandronate (Boniva) • Used for bone support, most commonly used • Pharmacodynamics ▪ Adhere to bone, inhibit osteoclastic activity, potent inhibitors of both normal and abnormal bone resorption o Etid...

Module 4 4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight en...

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In asthma, FeNo >20 is associated with a better or worse response to corticosteroids? - CORRECT ANSWER- better: recommended to increase ICS or add on other therapy Difference in pattern of symptoms between asthma and COPD - CORRECT ANSWERasthma has variation; COPD is persistent despite treatment Intermittent Asthma (symptom freq, nightime, SABA use, FEV1) - CORRECT ANSWER- less then/= 2 days/wk, less than/= 2 times per month, </= 2 days/wk, >80% Mild persistent Asthma (symptom freq...

Module 4 4.1: Introduction to Endocrinology The endocrine system, also referred to as the hormone system, is a series of glands located throughout the body that functions to maintain homeostasis. By modulating the release of chemical messengers (hormones), the endocrine system is able to send signals to regulate organ functions. The endocrine system is unique in that it works through hormones that generally have a longer and slower onset and duration of action. There are actually eight en...

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