Pharmacology Final Review (Nr293) Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

How do you administer eye ointment? {Ans: Apply thin ribbon of ointment to the edge of the lower eyelid from the inner to outer cantus and NEVER directly to the eye itself (cornea) Remove any access product after administration •Apply gentle pressure to nasolacrimal duct for 30-60 seconds to decrease systemic absorption and prevent systemic adverse effects}Diuretic indications {Ans: -fluid overload -congestive heart failure -hypertension -fluid reduction in interstital space -have patients take in the morning to avoid nocturia}Insulin storage {Ans: - Unopened vials of single type insulin - refrigerator until expiration date up to 3 months -Vials that are in use, store at room temperature, discard after a month (28 days)}When teaching about miotics, what information would you include about the mechanism of action? {Ans: reduce eye pressure by increasing the drainage of intraocular fluid through the trabecular meshwork. Cholinergics can be used alone or combined with other glaucoma medications}Cardiac drugs - anti-hypertensives {Ans: -Diuretics -Adrenergic drugs -Alpha and beta agonists and antagonists (blockers) -Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) -Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) -Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) -Vasodilators (direct vasodilators) -Direct Renin Inhibitors}Stress and infection {Ans: -raise blood sugar levels -body produces