NUR 2407 Pharmacology

Module 5 Pharmacology Quiz

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Module 5 Pharm Quiz Rasmussen University (Summer 2021)

Dopamine

Action

- Catecholamine, alpha and beta receptor agonist, stimulates heart rate,

peripheral vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, dilates blood vessels of kidneys

Dopamine

Treats

- Hypotension, bradycardia, low urine output, shock, tissue perfusion

Dopamine

Side Effects

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- Tachycardia, hypertension, necrosis or limbs, chest pain, nauseas and

vomiting

Dopamine

Considerations

- Extravasation can occur at the IV site, avoid in patients with diabetes, angina,

hypertension. Toxicity can occur with MAOIs, effects are intensified by TCAs 

Dopamine

Nursing

- IV pumps must be used, monitor urine output, check extremities for

perfusion (capillary refill),

ACE Inhibitor

- Captopril

ends in -pril

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

- Losartan

ends in -sartan

Direct Renin Inhibitor

- Aliskiren

Beta Blocker (beta adrenergic antagonist)

- Metoprolol

ends in -olol

Calcium Channel Blocker

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- Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem

(very nice drugs)

Loop diuretics

- Furosemide

ends in -ide 

Thiazide Diuretics

- Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

ends in -thiazide

Potassium Sparing Diuretics (Aldosterone Inhibitors)

- Spironolactone, Eplerenone, Triamterene

Cardiac Glycoside

- Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Sodium Channel Blocker

- Lidocaine

ends in -caine

Sodium Channel Blocker Class III

- Amiodarone

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Class iv antiarrhythmic, organic compound (nucleoside)

- Adenosine

Ace Inhibitor

Captopril

Action

- Reduce production of angiotensin II by blocking conversion of angiotensin I

Ace Inhibitor

Captopril

Treats

- Hypertension, HF, MI, nephropathy 

Ace Inhibitor

Captopril

Side Effects

- Hypotension, dry cough, hyperkalemia, altered taste, angioedema,

neutropenia

Ace Inhibitor

Captopril

Considerations

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- Avoid with potassium sparing diuretics, pregnancy, caution in kidney failure

Ace Inhibitor

Captopril

Nursing

- Monitor BP especially first dose, potassium levels. Watch for swelling of face

and tongue. Educate to change positions slowly

(ARDS)

Losartan

Action

- Block Angiotensin II results in vasodilation and excretion of sodium and

water by decreasing aldosterone

(ARDS)

Losartan

Treats

- Hypertension, HF, prevent CVA, delays nephropathy, used for patients that do

not tolerate ACEI

(ARDS)

Losartan

Side Effects

- Angioedema, teratogenic, hypotension, dizziness

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