Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 9th Ed., Lilley, Rainforth Collins & Snyder, 2019 | Practical Nurse (LPN) School Study Aid
Eye
- Sclera
- Cornea
- Iris
- Lens
- Ciliary Muscles
- Optic Nerve
- Rods
- Cones
- Retina
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG - Chronic)
- Flow of Aqueous Humor Slowed
- Slow Onset
- No Pain
- Tunnel Vision
- IOP 22-32mm Hg
- Drug Therapy
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma (PACG - Acute)
- Rapid Increase in IOP
- Rapid Onset
- Pain
- Blurred Vision
- Halos Around Lights
- Nausea and Vomiting
- IOP over 30 mm Hg
- Drug Therapy
- Surgery
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- Osmotic Diuresis
- Reducing Intracranial Pressure
- Reducing Intraocular Pressure
- Renal Failure Prophylaxis
- Edema
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Avoid Use in Cardiac Patients
- IV Administration
Aminoglycoside Overview
- End in "-mycin"
- Gentamicin
- Neomycin
- Amikacin
- Tobramycin
- Streptomycin
- Bactericidal
- Severe Gram Negative Infections
- Bowel Surgery Prep
Aminoglycoside Side Effects
- Ototoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Pregnancy
- Peak and Trough
- Never Mix with Penicillin in Same IV
Macrolides
- End in "-thromycin"
- Bacteriostatic
- Alternative for Penicillin Allergy
- Respiratory Infections
- Pneumonia
- QT Prolongation and Sudden Death
- C.Diff Overgrowth
- GI Distress
- Slow IV Infusion
Fluoroquinolones
- End in "-floxacin"
- Bactericidal
- Variety of Infections
- GI Distress
- Photosensitivity
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Pregnancy
- Children
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Avoid Milk Products or Antacids
- Slow IV Infusion
Sulfonamides
- Bacteriostatic
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Crystalluria
- Photosensitivity
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Kernicterus
- Rash
- Sulfa Allergy
- Encourage Fluids
Prednisone (Glucocorticoids)
- Glucocorticoid
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Organ Transplant Rejection
- Cataracts and Glaucoma
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Immunosuppression
- Hyperglycemia
- Ulcers
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Taper Gradually
NSAIDs
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Fever
- Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Reversible Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2
- Block Prostaglandin Synthesis
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Gastric Ulcer
- Renal Ischemia
Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizers)
- Mast Cell Stabilizer
- Asthma Prophylaxis
- Bronchial Inflammation
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Fixed Schedule Administration