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NR-291 Pharmacology I Study Guide – Exam 2
Effects of the Peripheral Vascular System
• Cholinergic – Parasympathetic Nervous System (feed and breed; rest and digest)
oCholinergic effects (SLUD)
▪ Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
oAnticholinergic effects (Mad as a Hatte...
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NR-291 Pharmacology I
Study Guide – Exam 2
Effects of the Peripheral Vascular System
• Cholinergic – Parasympathetic Nervous System (feed and breed; rest and digest)
oCholinergic effects (SLUD)
▪ Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
oAnticholinergic effects (Mad as a Hatter)
▪ Hyperthermia, blindness, confused, dry mouth, urinary retention, shaking,
grabbing invisible objects, tachycardia, absent bowel sounds, flushed skin,
mydriasis
• Adrenergic – Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight)
oAlpha effects
▪ Vasoconstriction (treat hypotension), CNS stimulation, relaxation of GI
smooth muscles (decreased motility), constriction of bladder sphincter,
contraction of pupillary muscles of the eye (dilated pupils), contraction of
uterus, male ejaculation
oBeta 1 and Beta2 effects
▪ 1 – increased force of contraction (positive inotropic effect). Increased HR
(positive chronotropic effect), increased conduction through AV node
(positive dromotropic effect)
▪ 2 – bronchodilation (relaxation of the bronchi), glycogenolysis in the liver,
increased renin secretion in the kidneys, relaxation of GI smooth muscles
(decreased motility), uterine relaxation, inhibits histamine release from mast cells,
increases intraocular pressure
oDopaminergic effects
▪ Vasodilation (resulting in increased blood flow) to: renal (diuresis),
mesenteric, coronary (increase CO and contractility without increasing HR),
cerebral
Chapter 36: Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants
• Know and apply pharmacology treatment for the common cold
oCombination use of: antihistamines, nasal decongestants, antitussives, expectorants
oTreatment is symptomatic only, not curative
oTreatment is empiric therapy
• Antihistamines (-dine) (-iramine) (-tadine)
oKnow and apply common uses of H 1 versus H2 blockers or antagonists
▪ H1 – relief of allergy symptoms, treat non-allergy conditions (insomnia,
motion sickness, Parkinson-like reactions due to anticholinergic effects)
▪ H2 – reduce gastric acid , gastric and duodenal ulcer, GERD, acid indigestion,
heartburn
oNice to know:
▪ Adv Eff – dry mouth, difficulty urinating, constipation, mild drowsiness to
deep sleep, changes in vision
o Good to know:
▪ Due to Adv Eff, use with caution in pts with – HTN, angina, MI, Asthma or
COPD, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer disease (antihistamines stimulate
gastric acid secretion), BPH or urinary retention
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▪ Antihistamines appear on Beers List (geriatric clients at risk for orthostatic
hypotension)
o Got to know:
▪ Pt education: report excessive sedation, confusion or hypo/hypertension, avoid
driving or operating heavy machinery, advise againse consuming alcohol or
other CNS depressant
▪ Contraindicated in glaucoma (angle-closure) – due to anticholinergic properties
▪ Diphenhydramine has multiple uses and is often combined with many other OTC
meds
oDiphendydramine
oCimetidine
• Decongestants
oVasoconstrict blood vessels of the nose, throat and paranasal sinus,
decreases inflammation and mucous formation
o Good to know:
▪ Oral (adrenergics) – prolonged decongestant effects but delayed onset, less
potent than topical, no rebound congestion
▪ Pt education – avoid caffeine, report a fever, cough, or other symptoms lasting
longer than a week
o Got to know:
▪ Topical or nasal adrenergics – prompt onset, rapid absorption, rapid decline
in therapeutic activity, potent, sustained use over several days causes
rebound congestion making the condition worse (cause overuse and
dependency)
▪ Avoid or consult with prescriber – HTN, palpitations, BPH
oOral – pseudooephedrine
oIntranasal – phenylephrine, fluticasone, ipratropium
• Antitussives – only for nonproductive coughs
oOpioid – codeine
▪ Suppress the cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla
oNonopioids – benzonatate, dextromethorphan
▪ Suppress the cough reflex by numbing the stretch receptors in the respiratory tract
and preventing the cough reflex from being stimulated\
o Good to know:
▪ Report any of the following symptoms to the caregiver: cough that lasts more than
a week (possible CHF), a persistent headache, fever, rash
o Got to know:
▪ Antitussive drugs are for nonproductive coughs only!
• Expectorants
oIrritates GI tract which causes a loosening and thinning of respiratory tract secretions
oGuaifensin
o Good to know:
▪ Report a fever, cough, or other symptoms lasting longer than a week
o Got to know:
▪ Pt education – encourage more fluids, if permitted, to help loosen and liquefy
secretions
Chapter 37: Respiratory Drugs
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