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Subcutaneous administration Basically the same properties as IM administration. Adrenergic receptors Are receptors that mediate responses to epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine. Cholinergic receptors Receptors that mediate responses to acetylcholine. Types of Cholinergic receptors nicotinicN, nicotinicM, and muscarinic receptors. Types of adrenergic receptors alpha1, alpha2, beta1, and beta2 receptors. Activation of Nicotinic N receptors Promotes ganglionic...

What body parts/locations does the stimulation of the muscarinic receptor subtype affect? (8) What are the effects of simulation of dopamine receptors? What are cholinesterase inhibitors? What is selectivity vs non-selectivity? What are adverse effects of alpha blockers? (5) Sodium retention and increased blood volume (d/t decreased BP, body tries to compensate by retaining sodium & water to raise BP - usually diuretic is given as well in this case) What is ...

Hepatotoxic drugs as some drugs undergo metabolism by the liver, they are converted to toxic products that can injure liver cells LFTs to assess liver function and hepatotoxicity AST & ALT QT Interval Drugs the ability of some medications to prolong the QT interval on the electrocardiogram, thereby creating a risk of serious dysrhythmias Patient at risk for adverse effects of QT drugs - Older adults - Patients with dysrhythmias - Low K and Mag - Women - Current use of othe...

A patient who is taking a first-generation antipsychotic (FGA) drug for schizophrenia comes to the clinic for evaluation. The nurse observes that the patient has a shuffling gait and mild tremors. The nurse will ask the patient's provider about which course of action? a. Administering a direct dopamine antagonist b. Giving an anticholinergic medication c. Increasing the dose of the antipsychotic drug d. Switching to a second-generation antipsychotic drug ANS: B -The patient is showing s...

CNS stimulants adverse effects elevated mood, reduced fatigue, euphoria, talkativeness, wakefulness, appetite suppression, increased respiration, increase HR, elevated BP, tolerance and physical dependence, weight loss. Modafinil amphetamine stimulant for promoting wakefullness for narcolepsy, swing shift workers, and OSAHS. rapidly absorbed from GI tract. food decreases absorption. half life 15 hours. -SE: nausea, nervousenesss, diarrhea, rhinitis, can increase HR and BP. some experienc...

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