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Study material for NUR3251 pharmacology 2 for exam 1 material to help prepare for the exam
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Terms to Know Definitions Adrenergic agent Adrenergic agonist Medications to Know Descriptions dopamine dobutamine epinephrine norepinephrine diphenhydramine cetirizine fexofenadine loratadine promethazine corticosteroids (prednisone,
Medications to Know Descriptions cortisone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone ) Questions Answers What are major uses of epinephrine? What is the mechanism of action of epinephrine? How is epinephrine administered (routes)? What are adverse reactions to epinephrine? How does epinephrine contribute to the development of dysrhythmias?
Why is continuous cardiac monitoring necessary for clients receiving adrenergic agonists? How do antihistamines work? What are the indications for antihistamines? Why are antihistamines used to manage anaphylaxis? Which antihistamine is given IVP for anaphylaxis? What are the adverse effects of antihistamines including systemic effects?
What medications interact with antihistamines to cause additive CNS depression? What are the indications for the use of promethazine? What are the risks associated with the administration of promethazine IV? Describe the nursing considerations for clients receiving antihistamines. How is the effectiveness of antihistamines evaluated? What are indications for the use of corticosteroids?
Create a teaching plan for a client taking oral corticosteroids for an allergic reaction to cedar pollen.
