MOD 7
What are important drug interactions for Epinephrine?
Increased effects of TCAs, MAOIs, herbal therapies
What is the purpose of Entacapone/Selegiline?
Makes Levodopa last longer
-decrease breakdown of dopamine leaving it on the receptor for longer
What needs to be balanced when taking Lithium?
Fluid and Na
What is the difference between the SNS and the PNS?
SNS - fight or flight
PNS - rest and digest
Important when stopping the use of Aprazolam:
-Do not abruptly stop
-caution in African Americans (slow metabolism)
When is Phenylephrine used?
-treatment for shock
-hypotension
-maintain BP during anesthesia
-eye care (dilation and decongestant)
How does Donepezil work?
Blocks various receptors in the brain and slow the buildup of plaque on the involved axons, which seems to slow the effects of the disease.
What drug is for patients who are not responsive to other anti depressants?
Phenelzine
What does the neurotransmitter dopamine do?
Coordination of impulses and responses (motor and intellectual)
Size effects to look out for in a patient taking Atropine:
-blurred vision, photophobia, weakness, dizziness
-tachycardia
-decreased sweating, heat intolerance
-dry mouth, constipation, bloating
-hesitancy, urination retention
Important to know when stopping the use of Atenolol:
taper off for 2 weeks
What effect does Valproic Acid have on pregnancy/fetus?
Category X
Clozapine
What is the overall effects of anti-seizure medications?
CNS depression
What to ask a patient before taking an anti-seizure medication:
-Description of seizure
-onset, aura, duration , and recovery
-allergies & pregnancy
Which is better a beta blocker non specific or a beta specific blocker? why?
Beta specific
-has less side effects (specific does not block sympathetic bronchodilation)
What is the drug of choice to treat seizures?
Phenytoin
Indicated for depression, OCDs, bulemia
Fluoxetine
What is Allison's favorite animal?
What to monitor for when a patient is taking Ethosuximide:
Bone marrow suppression
Steven Johnson Syndrome
Pregnancy/lactation
What health history information would be needed to know in a patient taking Labetolol?
-Diabetes
-Asthma (bronchospasm)
If a patient is taking Levodopa which medications could have potential interactions?
MAOI's (cardiac crisis) and B6 (decreased efficacy)
Side effects of Chlorpromazine:
-CNS depression
-Circulatory collapse
-Bone marrow suppression
What to look out for when a patient is taking Baclofen?
Hypotension