Pharmacology For Nurses

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Decongestants Nursing Considerations

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decongestant nursing considerations

Decongestants are medications used to relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure by reducing swelling of the nasal passages. They are commonly available over-the-counter and in prescription forms. Generic names: Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine Brand names: Sudafed, Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, Suphedrine, Sudafed PE, Dimetapp, Vicks Sinex, Mucinex D Pharmacologic class: Sympathomimetic amines Therapeutic class: Nasal decongestant, vasoconstrictor Mechanism of … Read more

H2 antagonist Nursing Considerations

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h2 antagonist nursing considerations

H2 antagonists are medications that reduce stomach acid production by blocking histamine-2 receptors in the stomach cells. They are commonly used to treat various gastrointestinal conditions and prevent stress ulcers. Generic names: Famotidine, Ranitidine (discontinued), Cimetidine, Nizatidine Brand names: Pepcid, Tagamet, Axid, Zantac (discontinued) Pharmacologic class: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist Therapeutic class: Antiulcer agent, Gastric acid … Read more

Hypothalamic Agents Nursing Considerations

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Hypothalamic Agents Nursing Considerations

Hypothalamic agents are medications that affect the hypothalamus and its hormone production. These drugs play a crucial role in treating various endocrine disorders and maintaining hormonal balance. Generic names: Gonadorelin, Goserelin, Leuprolide, Nafarelin Brand names: Lutrepulse, Zoladex, Lupron, Synarel Pharmacologic class: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and antagonists Therapeutic class: Hormone modulators Mechanism of action: Hypothalamic … Read more

Vasodilators Nursing Considerations

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Vasodilators

Vasodilators are medications that dilate (widen) blood vessels, reducing blood pressure and improving blood flow. They are crucial in treating various cardiovascular conditions. Generic names: Hydralazine, Minoxidil, Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide Mononitrate Brand names: Apresoline, Loniten, Nitrostat, Isordil, Imdur Pharmacologic class: Direct-acting vasodilators, Nitrates, Alpha-blockers Therapeutic class: Antihypertensive, Antianginal Mechanism of action: Vasodilators relax smooth … Read more

Vasopressors Nursing Considerations

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nursing considerations for vasopressors

Vasopressors are powerful medications used in critical care settings to treat severe hypotension and shock. These drugs increase blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction and improving cardiac output. Generic names: Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Phenylephrine, Dopamine Brand names: Levophed (norepinephrine), Adrenalin (epinephrine), Pitressin (vasopressin), Neo-Synephrine (phenylephrine), Intropin (dopamine) Pharmacologic class: Sympathomimetic amines, hormones Therapeutic class: Vasopressors, inotropes … Read more