Bortner Week 3 Pharmacology PDF
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These notes detail information on various medications, covering their uses, mechanisms of action, and possible side effects. The detailed information aligns well with pharmacology study and includes important terms like expectorants, antihistamines, and bronchodilators.
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Borther Week 3 guaifenesin expectorant to loosen secretions Expectorants for a cough related to respiratory infection Lower the thickness of respiratory secretions Skin rash , headache...
Borther Week 3 guaifenesin expectorant to loosen secretions Expectorants for a cough related to respiratory infection Lower the thickness of respiratory secretions Skin rash , headache , nausea vomiting Glupset dizziness Hypersensitivity to guaifenesin Assess for improvement or reduction of coughing episodes swallow capsule or tablet whole Take with a full cup of water of water and drink to plenty help loosen mucus diphenhydramine Antihistamine first-Generation He Receptor antagonists used for allergies urticaria, , and motion sickness insomnia, , Parkinsonism Blocks the action of histamines Sedation , anticholinergic effects , anxiety drowsiness constipation dry , mouth urinary retention photosensitivity , , Implement fall precautions contraindicated in pregnancy , glaucoma, peptic uler bladder obstruction , Take with food. Do Not chew or crush tablets. do not If you miss a dose take a double dose. albuterol bronchodilators Adrenergics For asthma Cop , Binds to betaz receptors in Lungs causing bronchodilation Tachycardia muscle tremors, anxiety insomnia seizures , , Chest pain palpitations , should not use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors & Caffeine can increase adverse effects use inhaler for acute your asthma attacks Avoid excess caffine atrovent bronchodilators Anticholinergics asthma , chronic bronchitis , emphysema, COPD , rhinitis Blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the lungs causing brochodilation nervousness , nausea , dizziness , headache bitter taste Dry mouth GI upset , constipation monitor urine output and temperature Drink plenty of fluids , suck on hard candy to help dry mouth. and avoid wear sunglasses extreme heat