NR 293

• Alpha2-adrenergic receptor stimulators (agonists)/clonidine o Stimulate alpha2-adrenergic receptors in the brain o Decrease sympathetic outflow from the CNS, decrease norepinephrine production o Stimulates alpha2-adrenergi receptors, thus reducing renin o Examples: Clonidine (Catapres), Methyldopa (aldomet): used for pregnant women w/htn • Alpha1-blockers/”azosin,” o Block alpha1-adrenergic receptors o Management of severe heart failure (HF) when used with cardiac glycosides a...

● Sulfonamides: ○ Bacteriostatic ○ Indications: UTI, Lowers Resp infection, Ulcerative Colitis. ○ Precautions: Sunburns, rash, jaundice, nephrotoxicity. ■ Use sunscreen, drink plenty of water. ● Macrolides: ○ Bacteriostatic ○ Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, otitis media. ○ GI disturbances, may leave metallic taste in mouth. ● Tetracyclines ○ Skin infections, Lyme disease. ○ Precautions: avoid dairy products, Fe/Antacid use. ○ Contraindicated in pregnant wome...

Study Guide for NR 293 Exam 1 Chapter 2  Define the common terms used in pharmacology o Pharmacokinetic- the study of what the body does to the drug; involves the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; the study of what happens to a drug from the time it is put into the body until the parent drug and all metabolites have left the body; represent the drug absorption into, distribution and metabolism within, and excretion from the body o Pharmacodynamics- the ...

udy Guide for NR 293 Exam 2 Major categories of medication: Nursing implication related to the administration of medication. Focusing on  Adverse Effects/Contraindications/side Effects/interactions (both drug and food interactions)  Expected actions/Outcomes  Medication administration (patient education, assessment, monitoring and evaluation) Chapter 10  Opioid: Morphine Sulfate/ naloxone hydrochloride  Indications: alleviate moderate to severe pain, also used for cough su...

Major categories of medication: Nursing implication related to the administration of medication. Focusing on  Adverse Effects/Contraindications/side Effects/interactions (both drug and food interactions)  Expected actions/Outcomes  Medication administration (patient education, assessment, monitoring and evaluation) Chapter 10  Opioid: Morphine Sulfate/ naloxone hydrochloride  Indications: alleviate moderate to severe pain, also used for cough suppression, treatment of diar...