NR 291 Pharmacology I Study Guide Exam 2
Effects of the Peripheral Vascular System
Cholinergic – Parasympathetic Nervous System (feed
... [Show More] and breed; rest and digest)
Adrenergic – Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight)
Chapter 36: Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants
Know and apply pharmacology treatment for the common cold
Antihistamines (-dine) (-iramine) (-tadine)
Decongestants
Antitussives – only for nonproductive coughs
Expectorants
Chapter 37: Respiratory Drugs
Know Evidence-Based Practice Guideline from GINA (stepwise plan)
Know classifications and actions of respiratory drugs (Bronchodilators, etc…)
Relievers
Controllers
Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs)
Xanthine derivatives
Anti-IgE
Long-acting anticholinergics
Know and apply asthma action plan, definition of control, questions asked, peak meter flow
Chapter 41: Antitubercular Drugs
Common infection sites
TB-Related Injections
Know and apply concepts of bactericidal and bacteriostatic therapy
Know and apply concepts of culture and sensitivity of TB sputum cultures
Know patient and family education regarding spread of infection
Know and apply concept of MDR-TB
Know first-line drug therapy (RIPE) for TB, including length of treatment
Chapter 18: Adrenergic Drugs
Know multiple names of this classification of drugs (vasopressors, etc…)
Vasoactive Adrenergics, Pressors, Inotropes, Cardioselective Sympathomimetics
Know effects of sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), both alpha and beta receptors
Vasopressors (-ine)
Chapter 19: Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs
Know multiple names of this classification of drugs (adrenergic antagonists, etc…)
Adrenergic Antagonists, Alpha blockers, Alpha/Beta blockers, Beta blockers, Sympatholytics
Alpha blockers (-zosin): arterial and venous dilation, decreases resistance to urinary outflow
Know and apply concept of first-dose phenomenon: severe and sudden drop in BP
Examples: doxazosin, tamsulosin
phentolamine: 1
Beta blockers (-olol) – block neurotrasmitters (norepinephrine and epinephrine)
Know effects of selective (cardioselective) and non-selective
Examples: atenolol, metoprolol
Chapter 22: Antihypertensive Drugs
Know multiple classifications of drugs (adrenergic, ACE-I, etc…)
Adrenergic Drugs
ACE-Inhibitors (ACE-I) (-pril):
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) (-sartan):slows progression of left ventricular hypertrophy after MI and increases survival rate after MI
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) (amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil):
Diuretics – Thiazide (hydrocholorothiazide):
Vasodilators (sodium nitroprusside):
Chapter 28: Diuretic Drugs
Know multiple classifications of drugs:
Know drugs effect on potassium, signs and symptoms of hypokalemia, diet considerations
Loop (furosemide):
Osmotic (mannitol):
Potassium-sparing (spironolactone):
Thiazide (hydrocholorothiazide):
Thiazide-like (metolazone):
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (acetazolamide)
Chapter 23: Antianginal Drugs
Know multiple classifications of drugs:
Nitrates / nitrites (-nitro or -nitrate):
Beta blockers (-olol):
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs):
Chapter 24: Heart Failure Drugs
Know multiple classifications of drugs
Know concepts of preload and afterload, link with each classification
ACE-I (-pril)
ARBs (-sartan)
Diuretics
Nitrates/vasodilators (nitrates, hydralazine):
Beta-blockers (-olol):
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