Pharmacology For Professional Nursing (Nur2474) - Test #1 - Review

Pharmacology for Professional Nursing (NUR2474) - Test #1 - Review(NUR2474 Section CPPC2A0Z Pharmacology for Professional Nursing (11 Weeks) - Residential and Online - 2021 Spring Quarter)1. Lithium levels, use, side effectso Lithium is a MOOD STABILIZERo Levels: 0.4 to 1 mEq/L.o Action: Prevents/decreases incidence of acute manic episodes- May inhibit MOA = Increase activity of braino Use: Treat Bipolar Disordero Side Effects: Nausea, , Abdominal bloating, Anorexia, Fatigue, and Memory impairment, Polyuria (frequently urinating), Tremor, Hypothyroidismo Teratogenic Def: Can disturb the development of the embryo/fetus and produce malformation o 1-3 weeks for full effect2. Benzodiazepines uses, actions, antidote, side effectso Suffix: -PAM, -LAMo Fast Actingo Short term useo Can cause dependencyo Uses: Anxiety, Insomnia, and Seizure disorders, Muscle spasms, and Withdrawal from alcohol o Actions: Binds to GABA receptors to enhance the action of GABA- GABA is a neurotransmitter that slows/calms the speed of brain activityo Antidote: Flumazenil- Administered IVo Side Effects: Sedation, Low respiration rate, Low blood pressure, Low heart rate, and Amnesia3. Medications for anxiety, sleep and concentrationo Anxiety: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRIs)- Suffix: -TINE, -LINE, -PRAM- 4 weeks for full effect - Works slow- Do not take with St. Johns Wort- Action: o Inhibits the reuptake