Nr 293 gi meds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 293 Pharm Exam 2 Review Questions with Accurate answers. Graded A+ Document Content and Description Below What drugs can be classified as Calcium channel blockers? - - Amlodipine - Nifedipine - Diltiazem What does Diltiazem/ Verapamil help treat that other Ca channel blockers do not? - C ardiac dysrhythmias: - Atrial fibrillation - Atrial flutter - SVT What does Ca blockers, like Amlodipine and Nifedipine, treat mainly treat? - - Hypertension - Angina Pectoris (Chest pain) What are some com...

Study Guide for NR 293 Exam 3 • Alpha2-adrenergic receptor stimulators (agonists)/clonidine o Stimulate alpha2-adrenergic receptors in the brain o Decrease sympathetic outflow from the CNS, decre ase 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 wit...

NR 293 PHARM EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE ATI Chapters: 7-13, 15-18, 20 Chapter 10: Analgesics Opioids -used for moderate to severe pain -bind to opioid receptors in the CNS -side effects are usually resp. depression, sedation, constipation, GI upset, hypotension & urinary retention Opioid Agonists **morphine (ex. Fentanyl, Codeine, Oxycodone) Opioid Antagonist Nonopioid Analgesics Acetaminophen (Tylenol) NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) Chapter 12/13/26: ...