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Action of Setraline(Zoloft)?

Inhibits uptake of serotonin in the CNS, increasing activity of serotonin

Therapeutic & Pharmacologic class of Sertraline(Zoloft)?

T: Antidepressant P: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Dosage of Sertraline(Zoloft)

50mg daily single dose morning and evenings

Action of Donepezil (Aricept)

Inhibits acetlycholinsterase this improving acetylcholine

Therapeutic & Pharmacologic class of Donepezil(Aricept)

T: Anti Alzheimer's P: Cholinergics

Dosage of Donepezil (Aricept)

PO 5mg daily (4-6 weeks may ^ to 10mg)

Action of Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Acts by serving as an antagonist of dopamine & serotonin & histamine H

Therapeutic class of Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Antipsychotics/mood stabilizers

Dosage of Quetiapine (Seroquel)

PO 25mg daily on day 1 (then 50mg 2-3 times a day)

Side effects of Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Seizures, dizziness, cognitive impairment

Action of Haloperidol (Haldol)

Alters affect of dopamine in CNS. Also on anticholengenic & alpha adrenergic

Therapeutic & Pharmacologic class of Haloperidol (Haldol)

T: Antipsychotic P: Butyriphones

Side effects of Haloperidol (Haldol)

Extrapyramidal reactions, constipations, confusion

Patient teaching for Haloperidol (Haldol)

Take medications as soon as remembered

Patient teaching with Donpezil (Aricept)

Missed doses should be skipped

Which drug has limits of grapefruit intake?

Sertraline (Zoloft)

What type of antidepressant should you not give to kids because of the risk of suicidal thoughts?

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

How often do you reassess a person for falls?

Every 8 hours

If seizure last more than 6 minutes what do you administer?

Diazepam (Valum)

Used for neuropathic pain

Lidocaine patch

Two main antiglaucomal medication categories

Prostaglandin analogues & beta adrenergic

Action of prostaglandin analogues

Increased ilveoscleral pathway (alternate airway of aqueous humor flow) - First line in open glaucoma

Latanprost (Xalatan) action & adverse effects & recommendations

-Decreases pressure in open angle


-Not recommended for patients with trauma


- do not wear contacts until 15 minutes after admin


-Adverse effects include change of eye color,darkening of eyelids

Cholinergic Agents actions

Causes miosis (constriction of pupils) widens trabecular mesh work which increases outflow

What straightens iris?

Cholinergic Agents (helps narrow angle glaucoma)

Beta blockers, Alpha Adrenergic and Carbonic Anhdrase Inhibitors with Glaucoma

Decrease production of aqueous humor but all have different adverse effects

Eye medication used in emergency and post op?

Osmotics- decreases vitreous humor


-made for acute closed angle


Beta blockers for glaucoma adverse effects

Bradycardia , heart failure and prevention of bronchdialtion

Adverse effects of Alpha Adgreneric eye medication?

Burning, stinging, blurred vision

Adverse effects for Carbonic Anhdrase Inhibitors?

Lethargy, drowsiness, seizure

Adverse effects for osmotics

Headache, nausea, vomiting

Diet for macular degeneration?

Eat more orange vegetables


- no cure

Dry macular degeneration?

Blockage of retinal capillaries


-macula becomes necrotic

Wet macular degeneration?

Can occur at any age


-growth of new blood vessels which leaks


Cataracts & common causes

Opacity in the eye that impairs vision


-age related


-traumatic


-toxicity


-associated (diabetes)

Physical findings of cataracts

Blurred vision


Double vision


Cloudy eyes (painless)

Anticholienergic for Cataracts

Medication prevents pupil constriction (relaxes)


-has long duration + fast onset


-causes photosensitivy

Regular measures of intraocular pressure ?

10 - 21

Glaucoma surgery

Laser trabcultomy (placement of a shunt) increases flow of aqueous humor

Sensorneural hearing loss caused by?

Damage to VIII cranial nerve

3 types of medications that cause tinnitus?

NSAIDS


Antibiotics


Diuretics

What decreases platelet aggregation?

Cox 1 inhibition

NSAID Ketorolac

Use cautiously w/ patients with kidney disease


-not to be used with others


-should not be given for more than 5 days


- First given paternally then oral

Second generation NSAIDS recommendations

Should be given cautiously to people with cardiovascular disease. (increases risk for heart attack)

Opiates with Urinary Retention & Constipation

Patient should void every 4 hours


- Anticholinergic & opiates inrecrease constipation

Agonist- Antagonist vs. Agonist

-provides less potential for abuse


-less respiratory depression


-less analgesic effect

Therapeutic Uses of Agonist - Antagonist

Relief labor pain


Moderate to severe pain


Balances anesthesia


Treats opioid dependence

What is abstinence syndrome?

Vomiting, cramping, fever, anxiety


-happens to people who are dependent of opioids

Butorphanol

Causes abstinence syndrome in opioid dependent clients

The combination of Diazepam (Valum) and Fentynal ?

Causes extreme sedation (do not use together)