Sympathomimetics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Glucocorticoid mechanism of action (Ans- works to stop the inflammatory process in the lungs, preventing bronchoconstriction. Stabilizes WBC membranes that release bronchial constricting substances, increases bronchial smooth muscle beta adrenergic stimulation. Forms of Glucocorticoids (Ans- Inhaled: used for asthma and is the most tolerated and fast acting, but can also be IV for systemic effects on the body. AE of glucocorticoids (Ans- throat and mouth irritation, dry mouth, oral f...

Bipolar one disorder DSM five criteria - ANSWER-Manic episode: 1+ week of a colon elevated, expansive or irritable mood and increase energy. 3+ symptoms from B: distractibility, indiscretion, irresponsible, grandiosity, flight of ideas, activity(Increase goal-orient), decreased need for sleep, talkativeness or pressured speech. Bipolar two DSM five criteria - ANSWER-Hypo mania and major depressive disorder: hypo mania same as mania with decreased severity and duration and no functional imp...

ANTI-GLAUCOMA DRUGS - ANSWER Drugs That Reduce Intraocular Pressure By Lowering The Amount Of Aqueous Humor In The Eyeball, Reducing Its Production, Or Increasing Its Outflow OPHTHALMIC CATEGORIES - ANSWER Cholinergic Drugs (Miotics) Sympathomimetics (Mydriatics) Beta-Adrenergic Blockers Carbonic Annhydrase Inhibitors Prostaglandin Agonists Lubricants and Moisturizers Aminoglycosides Macrolide Antibiotics Polypeptide Antibiotics Quinolone Antibiotics

______________ & sympathomimetics decrease pupil size, facilitate outflow of___________________ & lower IOP, but they also cause ________________. - miotics aqueous humor altered focus __________________ is farsightedness. __________________ is nearsightedness. - hyperopia myopia ____________________ is used to inspect the optic nerve. - ophthalmoscopy ____________________ measures the angle & depth of the anterior angle of the eye. - gonioscopy A group of ocular disorders r/t damage to...

Cocaine sympathomimetics (stimulant) intranasal (50 min) Metabolized by: butyrylcholinesterase Metabolite: benzoylecgonine Inhibits (blocking) the reuptake: Dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin Sympathomimetics (stimulant) Replacement or substitution therapy Bruxism, gum disease, cardiovascular effects Cocaine is primary taken? intranasal Cocaine's half-life 50 min Cocaine is metabolized by butyrlcholinesterase Metabolite: benzoylecgonine Cocaine's mechanism of action inhibits (block...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

Pharmacology 2023/2024 HESI PN Specialty V2 Exam 1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an...

FISDAP UNIT EXAM| MEDICAL EMERGENCIES EXAM GUIDE WITH LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Questions to ask patients who OD - ANS what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - ANS morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - ANS epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils,...

Fisdap Unit Exam: Medical Emergencies (Chapters 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) with Complete SolutionsFisdap Unit Exam: Medical Emergencies (Chapters 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) with Complete SolutionsFisdap Unit Exam: Medical Emergencies (Chapters 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23) with Complete Solutions Questions to ask patients who OD - ANSWER-what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautio...

Questions to ask patients who OD - what did you take, when, how much, last oral intake, any precautions taken, weight Opiates and opioids - morphine, codeine, and heroin, methadone, oxycodone hypoventilation, respiratory arrest, pinpoint pupils, sedation, coma, hypotension sympathomimetics - epinephrine, albuterol, cocaine, methamphetamine hypertension, tachycardia, dilated pupils, agitation, seizures, hyperthermia sedative hypnotics - diazepam, secobarbital, flunitrazepam, midazolam slur...