Chapter 10
Serious effect of opioids
respiratory depression
helps eliminate side effects of anticholinergics, such as dry mouth and constipation
Drink Water
don't stop abruptly
beta blockers
side effect of low dose cholinergics
bradycardia
slow onset , long duration
chronic pain
side effect of entacapone (Comtan a COMT inhibitor)
dark urine and sweat
potential adverse effect of beta blockers
heart failure
xerostomia
production of saliva
3000mg
maximum daily dose of Acetaminophen
when antiparkinsons drugs begin to loose their effectiveness
wearing off phenomenon
rest & digest
fight or flight
cholinergic drugs
Adrenergic drugs
treatment for cholinergic drug toxicity
atropine & epineprine
narcan
opioid reversal agent
side effects of sinemet
heart palpitations, hypotension, urinary retention
first dose phenomenon
significant low b/p after first dose of Alpha blocker
cholinergic drugs work on which sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic
serious toxic effect of acetaminophen overdose
hepatic necrosis
Difficulty performing voluntary movements
dyskinesia
heart rate below 60
do not give beta blocker
Cholinergic crisis
SLUDGE
salivation, lacrimation, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, GI cramping, emesis