MOA
taken up by dopeminergic nerves to be converted to dopamine
What is levodopa
side effects may include dry mouth, urinary retention and constipation
What are anticholinergics (benztropine)?
The nurse educates the client to avoid this type of diet with levodopa/carbidopa (dopaminergic agent)
What is a high protein diet?
clients taking this medication for multiple sclerosis should be advised to use effective contraception due to its potential risks during pregnancy
What is immunomodulators (interferon beta-1b)
Blocks acetylcholine receptors in the brain in the treatment of PD
What is benztropine?
the nurse monitors for orthostatic hypotension and psychosis with this prototype
What is carbidopa/levodopa? (dopaminergic)
The nurse plans to include this in the teaching plan for the client using interferon beta-1b?
What is storing the medication in the refrigerator?
OR
What are flu-like s/s?
OR
What is taking NSAID/acetaminophen prior to administration of the medication?
This medication is used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms and Parkinson's disease by reducing tremors and muscle stiffness.
What is anticholinergic (benztropine)?
May inhibit the movement of leukocytes across the blood brain barrier
What is interferon-beta 1b?
the nurse should contact the health care provider if the client exhibits s/s infection and increased liver enzymes with this medication/medication class
What is an immunomodulator/interferon beta-1b?
It is important to educate the client to remain upright 30 minutes after taking this medication
What is alendronate?
clients taking this Parkinson's disease medication/medication class should be monitored for dyskinesia, a potential side effect characterized by involuntary movements.
What is dopaminergic agents (carbidopa/levodopa)
Their primary action is immunosuppression in RA
What is DMARDs?
the more common side effect of rash and flushing of the face and hands occur with this medication
what is calcitonin?
the client has been educated to rotate sites with this medication
What is calcitonin?
This active form of vitamin D is used to treat conditions like hypocalcemia and decreases bone resorption
What is calcitriol?
Decreases bone resorption by decreasing action of osteoclasts
What are biphosponates (alendronate)?
this class of medication has an increased risk of the adverse effect of DVT.
What are SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modifiers/raloxifene)?
Folic acid weekly supplements has been included in education for the client on this medication class
What is DMARDS I (methotrexate or hydroxychloriquine)?
This class of medications is used to prevent bone loss in conditions like osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption
What is biphosphonates?