Nurs615 pharm exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Corticosteroids/glucocorticoids/steroids - What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland and maintain homeostasis? Cortisol - What is an endogenous glucocorticoid? 1. Glucocorticoids 2. Mineralcorticoids 3. Adrenal Sex Hormones - What are the 3 categories of steroid hormones? 1. Inhibits the immune and inflammatory system 2. Inhibits arachidonic acid metabolism 3. Inhibits production of ILK-1, TNF, and other cytokines 4. Impairs lymphocytes and inhibits tissue repair - What is the MOA ...

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NURS 615 PHARM EXAM 3 Week number eight 1. Differentiate between low dose and high-dose colchicine. Low dose colchicine is 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg one hour later or 1.8 milligrams total and high dose colchicine is 1.2mg followed by 0.6mg every four to six hours; or 4.8mg total. The difference between the two is low dose is as effective as high dose with a lower side effect profile. 2. What lab value should be monitored with gout? Check renal function test, BUN, Creatine 3. What patient...

NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide/NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide. Corticosteroids  MOA o Inhibit arachidonic acid metabolism o Strengthen biologic membranes o Inhibit production of interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor and other cytokines o Impairs phagocytosis and lymphocytes o Inhibits tissue repair  Withdrawal Syndrome o Malaise, myalgia, nausea, headache, low grade fever, relapse of symptoms, hypotension  Scheduling o Short-term: divided doses for 48-72 hours, then taper till ...