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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/08%3A_Central_Nervous_System/8.06%3A_CNS_StimulantsCirculation Problems in Fingers and Toes: Instruct patients beginning treatment with methylphenidate about the risk of peripheral vasculopathy and associated signs and symptoms: fingers or toes may fe...Circulation Problems in Fingers and Toes: Instruct patients beginning treatment with methylphenidate about the risk of peripheral vasculopathy and associated signs and symptoms: fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful, and/or may change color from pale, to blue, to red. Instruct patients to report to their physician any new numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in fingers or toes or any signs of unexplained wounds appearing on fingers or toes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/03%3A_Antimicrobials/3.08%3A_AntiprotozoalsIndications: Metronidazole is an example of an antiprotozoal antibacterial medication gel that is commonly used to treat acne rosacea, bacterial vaginosis, or trichomonas. Note: Answers to the Critica...Indications: Metronidazole is an example of an antiprotozoal antibacterial medication gel that is commonly used to treat acne rosacea, bacterial vaginosis, or trichomonas. Note: Answers to the Critical Thinking activities can be found in the “Answer Key” sections at the end of the book.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/10%3A_Analgesic_and_Musculoskeletal/10.05%3A_Analgesic_and_Musculoskeletal_MedicationsLet’s take a closer look at different classes of analgesics and musculoskeletal medications with specific administration considerations, therapeutic effects, adverse/side effects, and teaching needed ...Let’s take a closer look at different classes of analgesics and musculoskeletal medications with specific administration considerations, therapeutic effects, adverse/side effects, and teaching needed for each class of medications. Analgesic and musculoskeletal medications are available in many different forms, such as oral tablets, oral liquids, injections, inhalation, and transdermal.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/06%3A_Cardiovascular_and_Renal_System/6.02%3A_Review_of_Basic_ConceptsThe components of the cardiac conduction system include the sinoatrial (SA) node, the atrioventricular (AV) node, the left and right bundle branches, and the Purkinje fibers. (See Figure 6.4 for an im...The components of the cardiac conduction system include the sinoatrial (SA) node, the atrioventricular (AV) node, the left and right bundle branches, and the Purkinje fibers. (See Figure 6.4 for an image of the conduction system of the heart. The SA node initiates the action potential, which sweeps across the atria through the AV node to the bundle branches and Purkinje fibers, and then spreads to the contractile fibers of the ventricle to stimulate the contraction of the ventricle.
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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/08%3A_Central_Nervous_System/8.04%3A_Nursing_Process-_CNS_MedicationsAs a nurse, you cannot directly measure a neurotransmitter to determine the effects of the medication, but you can ask questions to determine how your patient is feeling emotionally and perceiving the...As a nurse, you cannot directly measure a neurotransmitter to determine the effects of the medication, but you can ask questions to determine how your patient is feeling emotionally and perceiving the world, which are influenced by neurotransmitter levels.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/11%3A_Answer_Key/11.01%3A_Chapter_1The nurse should check the patient’s blood sugar reading and consider withholding the medication if the patient continues to refuse food over the next few hours to avoid causing hypoglycemia. The trou...The nurse should check the patient’s blood sugar reading and consider withholding the medication if the patient continues to refuse food over the next few hours to avoid causing hypoglycemia. The trough level is required for the provider and the pharmacist to determine if the medication is within the range of the therapeutic window and to avoid the risk of toxicity to the patient.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/06%3A_Cardiovascular_and_Renal_System/6.15%3A_GlossaryBlood pressure: A type of hydrostatic pressure, or the force exerted by blood on the walls of the blood vessels or the chambers of the heart. Thrombus: An aggregation of platelets, erythrocytes, and W...Blood pressure: A type of hydrostatic pressure, or the force exerted by blood on the walls of the blood vessels or the chambers of the heart. Thrombus: An aggregation of platelets, erythrocytes, and WBCs trapped within a mass of fibrin strands that adhere to the vessel wall and decrease the flow of blood or totally block the flow of blood.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/01%3A_Kinetics_and_Dynamics/1.04%3A_AbsorptionTransdermal application of medication is an alternate route that has the primary benefit of slow, steady drug delivery directly to the bloodstream—without passing through the liver first. (See Figure ...Transdermal application of medication is an alternate route that has the primary benefit of slow, steady drug delivery directly to the bloodstream—without passing through the liver first. (See Figure 1.2 [1] for an image of applying a transdermal patch.) Drugs delivered transdermally enter the blood via a meshwork of small arteries, veins, and capillaries in the skin.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/05%3A_Respiratory/5.14%3A_Xanthine_DerivativesTheophylline relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by inhibition of the enzyme phosphodiesterase and suppresses airway responsiveness to stimuli that cause bronchoconstriction. Theophylline is used for the ...Theophylline relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by inhibition of the enzyme phosphodiesterase and suppresses airway responsiveness to stimuli that cause bronchoconstriction. Theophylline is used for the long-term management of persistent asthma that is unresponsive to beta agonists or inhaled corticosteroids. This work is a derivative of Pharmacology Notes: Nursing Implications for Clinical Practice by Gloria Velarde licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ↵
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/06%3A_Cardiovascular_and_Renal_System/6.13%3A_Erectile_AgentsSildenafil is used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and erectile dysfunction. Patients taking sildenafil may expect to experience hypotension, visual or hearing loss, priapism (male), headac...Sildenafil is used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and erectile dysfunction. Patients taking sildenafil may expect to experience hypotension, visual or hearing loss, priapism (male), headache, or vaso-occlusive crisis. Patients need education regarding the need to report priapism lasting longer than 4 hours or if they notice any dizziness or decrease in hearing ability.
