Drugs for A&P Flashcards
Combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
with reference to anatomy and physiology, how this drug works?
Help to relieve most of the menopause symptoms. Oestrogen replacement therapy or progesterone replacement therapy is required with oestrogen replacement if the woman has a uterus (has not had it removed) in order to reduce the risk of cancer. Can also prevent weakening of the bones (osteoporosis)
Combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Two side effects of each medication?
- Breast tenderness,
- Headaches,
- Nausea,
- Indigestion, Abdominal pain,
- Vaginal bleeding
Combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Two examples of how you evaluate if the medication is working or not?
- Symptoms of menopause reduce.
- Blood tests to check oestrogen/progesterone hormone levels.
- Patient complains of side effects associated with the drug such as breast tenderness, headaches etc.
Benzoyl Peroxide
with reference to anatomy and physiology, how this drug works?
Topical antiseptic for acne (reduces the amount of bacteria). Increase of activation of Sebaceous glands which have remained dormant since birth these glands can become blocked and infected - acne
Benzoyl Peroxide
Two side effects of each medication?
- dry skin; red or peeling skin;
- burning or stinging (skin irritation)
Benzoyl Peroxide
Two examples of how you evaluate if the medication is working or not?
- Acne should clear up.
- Patient complains of side effects associated with the drug such as dry skin or peeling skin
Surfactant
with reference to anatomy and physiology, how this drug works?
lines the alveolar surfaces in the lung, reducing surface tension and preventing atelectasis (lung collapse) & used to treat and preventrespiratory distress syndromein new born babies & improves cerebral perfusion
Surfactant
Two side effects of each medication?
- bradycardia and hypoxemia during instillation,
- as well as blockage of the endotracheal tube
Surfactant
Two examples of how you evaluate if the medication is working or not?
- Baby stops being in respiratory distress,
- doesn’t further signs of lung collapse.
- Tests to check normal cerebral purpusion.
- Baby has common side effects associated with the drug
Vincristine
with reference to anatomy and physiology, how this drug works?
the drugs work by damaging the RNA or DNA that tells the cell how to copy itself in division. If the cells are unable to divide, they die. The faster the cells are dividing, the more likely it is that chemotherapy will kill the cells, causing the tumour to shrink. They also induce cell suicide (self-death or apoptosis).
Vincristine
Two side effects of each medication?
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- weight loss,
- diarrhoea,
- bloating,
- stomach/abdominal pain or cramps,
- mouth sores,
- dizziness,
- headache,
- hair loss,
- constipation,
- loss of appetite,
- changes in sense of taste,
- numbness and tingling in the hands and feet,
- increased chance of getting infection due to a reduction in white blood cells
Vincristine
Two examples of how you evaluate if the medication is working or not?
- Blood tests
- scans to show a reduction in cancer markers such as tumours shrinking etc.
- Patient complains of side effects associated with the drug such as hair loss,
- mouth sores
- dizziness etc.
Risperidone
with reference to anatomy and physiology, how this drug works?
Risperidone is used to treat certain mental mood disorders by balancing dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood,sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore interest in daily living. It may decrease fear,anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number ofpanicattacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living.
Risperidone
Two side effects of each medication?
- trouble moving, akathisia (restlessness and urge to move),
- dystonia (muscle contractions that cause twisting and repetitive movements that you can’t control-Parkinsonism),
- tremors (uncontrollable rhythmic movement in one part of your body),
- sleepiness
- fatigue,
- anxiety,
- dry mouth
- weight gain.
Risperidone
Two examples of how you evaluate if the medication is working or not?
- Mood/thinking/behaviour has improved.
- Blood tests to check serotonin and dopamine levels.
- Patient reports side effects from drug such as akathisia, dystonia etc
