NUR 2474 Module 5 Review

NUR 2474 Module 5 Review Pharmacology for Professional Nursing - Rasmussen

Chapters 76-80 (Respiratory & GI)

Generic name for Epipen:

• Epinephrine(adrenalin)

Mechanism of Action of epinephrine (adrenalin)

• Affects beta 1 (cardiac) and beta 2 (pulmonary) receptors
• Vasoconstriction
• Bronchodilation

What does epinephrine (adrenalin) do?

• Causes bronchodilation
• Rx for shock (increases BP and HR)
• Prolongs local anesthetic, helps with bleeding reduction

Generic name for Ventolin?

• Albuterol

What class is Prilosec (omeprazole) in?

• Proton pump inhibitor 1 / 2

Contraindications for epinephrine (adrenalin)

• Hypersensitivity to adrenergic amines

What class of medications is Ventolin (albuterol) in?

• Adrenergic

What class of drugs is epinephrine (adrenalin) in?

• Adrenergic

Mechanism of action for Ventolin (albuterol)?

• Stimulates beta2receptors

Relaxes bronchial, uterine, and vascular smooth muscle

Common side effects of epinephrine (adrenalin)?

• Nervousness, restlessness, tremor
• Angina, hypertension
• Arrhythmias, tachycardia
• Elevated glucose

Contraindications for Ventoline (albuterol)?

• CHF or angina may worsen

Monitor glucose carefully

Common side effects of Ventolin (albuterol)?

• Tremor, headache, dizziness, malaise
• UTI, cough, wheezing, muscle cramping

What is the safe dose range of epinephrine (adrenalin)?

• 0.3 mg IM for impending anaphylaxis

0.15 if below 66 # (EpiPen JR)

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