Ch 40
drug used to treat Herpesvirus infections
difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2
acyclovir
HSV 1 affects the eyes, lips, and mouth
HSV-2 affects the genital areas
Reverse transcriptase inhibitors: they prevent the lengthening of viral dna
What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergic and antihistamine antiemetics
block acetylcholine receptors so that nausea signas cannot be transmitted
what is an epiphysis
the end of a long bone
how does bimatoprost and lantanoprost work to treat glaucoma?
allowing a decrease in intraocular pressure by increasing outflow of aqueous humor
Adverse effects of acyclovir
N/V/D
dizziness
head ache
burning with topical application
Adverse effects oof NRTI Drugs:
Short term?
long term?
fatigue, headache, n/v/d
lactic acidosis, hepatomegaly, lipodystrophy
what is the use of anticholinergic and histamine antiemetics?
to treat nausea caused by motions sickness
vasopressin and desmopressin
what drugs should bacitracin not be used with?
corticosteroids
patient teaching of topical Acyclovir
apply with glove or finger cot
do not put in eyes
avoid hazardous activities
and take with food to prevent go upset
NNRTIs
use?
Action?
efavirenz
treatment of HIV
changes the structure of the enzyme
what are the phenothiazine drugs?
prochlorperazine and promethazine
what are some uses of somatropin?
Administration route?
stimulates the growth & metabolism of body cells
growth in short children & used to prevent wasting that is caused by HIV
subcutaneous injection
what is the action of cyclosporine
promotion of tear production
Meaures to prevent influenza
oseltamivir & zanamivir
amantadine
annual influenza vaccination (Children older than 6 months)
protease inhibitors
action
most common adverse effect?
lopinavir and ritonavir
prevents maturation of virus
GI complaints
tetrahyrocaniboid drugs use?
to prevent n/v associated with chemotherapy
What is ocreotide and what condition does it treat?
a growth hormone inhibitor
acromegaly
betaxolol and timolol
Forms of hepatitis prevented through infection
How is hepatitis A transmitted?
How is hepatitis B transmitted?
How is hepatitis C transmitted?
Hepatitis A & B
oral-fecal route
bodily fluids (blood)
bodily fluids
Administration of NRTI
must be taken on an empty stomach with only water
What is an emetic
a drug that stimulates vomiting
What are the adverse effects of posterior pituitary drugs?
water intoxication, listlessness, drowsiness, headache
what is the use for mannitol
acute glaucoma episodes after surgery