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Pharmacology (Rasmussen University)
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Half life
handwritten orders
Application of Pharmacology in Patient care
Receptor binding
Pharmacokinetics -Absorption-distribution-metabolism-Excretion
Pharmacodynamics- the response of the body to the drug.
Adverse effect/side effect and expected and unexpected.
Teratogenic effect- Appearance of anomalies and or developmental defects due to exposure to a
teratogenic agent during fetal development
Paradoxical effect- an effect of a chemical substance, typically a medical drug, that is opposite to what
would usually be expected
Cholinergic vs Anticholinergic side effects
Dosage Calculations
Medication Rights
Nursing Process ADPIE
Terminology: EPS- Extrapyramidal symptoms, also called drug-induced movement disorders, describe
the side effects caused by certain antipsychotic and other drugs. These side effects include: involuntary
or uncontrollable movements. tremors. muscle contractions.
Tardive dyskinesia- is a side effect of antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used to treat
schizophrenia and other mental health disorders. TD causes stiff, jerky movements of your face and
body that you can't control.
Akathisia- by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and an inability
to sit still.
Dystonia- a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction
causes the affected body part to twist involuntarily, resulting in repetitive movements or abnormal
postures.
Parkinsonism- tremor, slow movement, impaired speech or muscle stiffness — especially resulting from
the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells (neurons).
Carvidopa/levodopa
- Know action (what does it do)- treat parkinsons symptoms like tremor, stiffness, slowness
Nurse recommendation for patients who develop SE/AE of medication-
Anticipated SE/AE of this medication- dizziness, anorexia, dry mouth, constipation, sleeping difficult.
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Exam1pharm - Exam 1 Rasmussen NUR2474 Pharmacology
Pharmacology (Rasmussen University)
Scan to open on Studocu
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
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Half life
handwritten orders
Application of Pharmacology in Patient care
Receptor binding
Pharmacokinetics -Absorption-distribution-metabolism-Excretion
Pharmacodynamics- the response of the body to the drug.
Adverse effect/side effect and expected and unexpected.
Teratogenic effect- Appearance of anomalies and or developmental defects due to exposure to a
teratogenic agent during fetal development
Paradoxical effect- an effect of a chemical substance, typically a medical drug, that is opposite to what
would usually be expected
Cholinergic vs Anticholinergic side effects
Dosage Calculations
Medication Rights
Nursing Process ADPIE
Terminology: EPS- Extrapyramidal symptoms, also called drug-induced movement disorders, describe
the side effects caused by certain antipsychotic and other drugs. These side effects include: involuntary
or uncontrollable movements. tremors. muscle contractions.
Tardive dyskinesia- is a side effect of antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used to treat
schizophrenia and other mental health disorders. TD causes stiff, jerky movements of your face and
body that you can't control.
Akathisia- by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and an inability
to sit still.
Dystonia- a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction
causes the affected body part to twist involuntarily, resulting in repetitive movements or abnormal
postures.
Parkinsonism- tremor, slow movement, impaired speech or muscle stiffness — especially resulting from
the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells (neurons).
Carvidopa/levodopa
- Know action (what does it do)- treat parkinsons symptoms like tremor, stiffness, slowness
Nurse recommendation for patients who develop SE/AE of medication-
Anticipated SE/AE of this medication- dizziness, anorexia, dry mouth, constipation, sleeping difficult.
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