NUR210 (NUR210)

Pharmacokinetics - The process in which medications move through the body What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Absorption - happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. Most meds are taken by mouth. Oral absorption - Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the GI system Usually takes 2-4 hours •Enteric coated aspirin - hard on stomach can not crush pill •Extended release absorbed in th...

midazolam (Versed) classification - Benzodiazepine lorazepam (Ativan) classification - Benzodiazepine alprazolam (Xanax) classification - Benzodiazepine alprazolam is used to ________ anxiety and insomnia - treat lorazepam is used to _______ anxiety - reduce zolpidem (Ambien) classification - Non-benzodiazepine zolpidem is to be used as a short-term treatment for _____ days or less - 10 diazepam (Valium) classification - Benzodiazepine methylphenidate classification - CNS stimulant Amphe...

What are the three main types of headaches? - Migraine, Tension, Cluster Steps to Pain Assessment – Provoking Quality Radiation Severity Time Provoking - has anything made it better or worse Quality - Sharp, dull, achy, throbbing Radiation - Does it radiate to another part of the body Severity - Pain scale, 1-10 scale, intense pain, Other symptoms: N/V, photophobia Time - how long has it been going on? how long does it usually last? Tension Headache - Bandlike, tightness Describe ...

Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia Nursing considerations: Rapid onset Spinal Anesthesia...