NR 341 - Pharm CJE Save
Terms in this set (119)
How does aging affect drug Aging leads to decreased gastric pH, decreased peristalsis,
absorption in elderly patients? and reduced GI blood flow.
How does drug absorption Pediatric patients have less acidic pH until 1-2 years old, slow
differ in pediatric patients? gastric emptying, faster IM absorption, and thinner skin.
How does metabolism change Elderly patients experience a slower first-pass effect.
in elderly patients?
,How does metabolism in Pediatric patients have an immature first-pass effect, while older
pediatric patients differ from children may have increased metabolism.
adults?
Name two Long-Acting Beta Salmeterol (Serevent) and Vilanterol/fluticasone (Breo Ellipta).
Agonists (LABA).
What adverse effect is Angioedema.
associated with ACE inhibitors?
Warfarin: Vitamin K; Heparin: Protamine; Acetaminophen:
What are common antidotes for Acetylcysteine; Calcium Channel Blockers: Intravenous Calcium;
specific drugs? Benzodiazepines: Flumazenil; Beta Blockers: Glucagon; Opioid
Drugs: Naloxone.
What are common sensory Elderly patients may experience sensory motor defects.
motor defects in elderly
patients?
What are common side effects Dry mouth, dry throat, nasal congestion, heart palpitations, GI
of anticholinergics? distress, urinary retention.
What are some common Codeine, Dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM), Benzonatate
antitussive medications? (Tessalon Perles).
What are some nursing Avoid excessive use, monitor respiratory status, and be aware
implications for Salmeterol? of potential side effects like headache and palpitations.
What are some side effects of Pharyngeal irritation, coughing, dry mouth, fungal infections
inhaled corticosteroids? (Thrush).
, What are the advantages of Work peripherally to block histamine without CNS effects,
non-sedating antihistamines like resulting in less drowsiness and longer duration.
Loratadine?
What are the adverse effects of Heart failure, hypertension, mood swings, ulcers, and Cushing's
oral corticosteroids like syndrome.
Prednisone?
What are the cautions for using Use with caution in heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, and
bronchodilators? seizure disorder.
What are the common Fragile/thin skin, petechiae, ecchymoses, facial erythema, poor
integumentary side effects of wound healing.
certain medications?
What are the common side Drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, chest tightness, thick secretions,
effects of traditional hypotension, blurred vision, headache.
antihistamines?
What are the contraindications Contraindicated in glaucoma, hypertension (HTN), kidney
for traditional antihistamines like disease, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Diphenhydramine?
What are the distribution Pediatric patients have low fat content, decreased protein
characteristics of drugs in binding, increased blood-brain barrier permeability, and
pediatric patients? dehydration.
What are the effects of Calcium Coronary artery vasodilation and used for dysrhythmias by
Channel Blockers (CCB)? depressing automaticity of conduction through SA & AV nodes.
Terms in this set (119)
How does aging affect drug Aging leads to decreased gastric pH, decreased peristalsis,
absorption in elderly patients? and reduced GI blood flow.
How does drug absorption Pediatric patients have less acidic pH until 1-2 years old, slow
differ in pediatric patients? gastric emptying, faster IM absorption, and thinner skin.
How does metabolism change Elderly patients experience a slower first-pass effect.
in elderly patients?
,How does metabolism in Pediatric patients have an immature first-pass effect, while older
pediatric patients differ from children may have increased metabolism.
adults?
Name two Long-Acting Beta Salmeterol (Serevent) and Vilanterol/fluticasone (Breo Ellipta).
Agonists (LABA).
What adverse effect is Angioedema.
associated with ACE inhibitors?
Warfarin: Vitamin K; Heparin: Protamine; Acetaminophen:
What are common antidotes for Acetylcysteine; Calcium Channel Blockers: Intravenous Calcium;
specific drugs? Benzodiazepines: Flumazenil; Beta Blockers: Glucagon; Opioid
Drugs: Naloxone.
What are common sensory Elderly patients may experience sensory motor defects.
motor defects in elderly
patients?
What are common side effects Dry mouth, dry throat, nasal congestion, heart palpitations, GI
of anticholinergics? distress, urinary retention.
What are some common Codeine, Dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM), Benzonatate
antitussive medications? (Tessalon Perles).
What are some nursing Avoid excessive use, monitor respiratory status, and be aware
implications for Salmeterol? of potential side effects like headache and palpitations.
What are some side effects of Pharyngeal irritation, coughing, dry mouth, fungal infections
inhaled corticosteroids? (Thrush).
, What are the advantages of Work peripherally to block histamine without CNS effects,
non-sedating antihistamines like resulting in less drowsiness and longer duration.
Loratadine?
What are the adverse effects of Heart failure, hypertension, mood swings, ulcers, and Cushing's
oral corticosteroids like syndrome.
Prednisone?
What are the cautions for using Use with caution in heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, and
bronchodilators? seizure disorder.
What are the common Fragile/thin skin, petechiae, ecchymoses, facial erythema, poor
integumentary side effects of wound healing.
certain medications?
What are the common side Drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, chest tightness, thick secretions,
effects of traditional hypotension, blurred vision, headache.
antihistamines?
What are the contraindications Contraindicated in glaucoma, hypertension (HTN), kidney
for traditional antihistamines like disease, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Diphenhydramine?
What are the distribution Pediatric patients have low fat content, decreased protein
characteristics of drugs in binding, increased blood-brain barrier permeability, and
pediatric patients? dehydration.
What are the effects of Calcium Coronary artery vasodilation and used for dysrhythmias by
Channel Blockers (CCB)? depressing automaticity of conduction through SA & AV nodes.
