Exam 3 Prototypes Flashcards
desmopressin(DDAVP) Pharm Class
ADH
desmopressin(DDAVP) Indications
Diabetes Insipidus, von Willebrand’s disease (blood clotting disorder), bed wetting
desmopressin(DDAVP) MOA
Acts on the kidneys to reabsorb water; controls bleeding in certain clotting disorders; contraction of smooth muscle in vascular system
desmopressin(DDAVP) ADRs
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, menstrual irregularities)
desmopressin(DDAVP) Other Consid.
Administer 30-60 minutes before breakfast (empty stomach; prevent insomnia). Narrow therapeutic range; blood levels monitored. Long half-life; given once a day and steady state is achieved in 6-8 weeks. Many drug interactions. Use with caution in elderly with heart disease. Educate clients that this is life-long therapy (does not cure hypothyroidism). Monitor TSH levels
levothyroxine (Synthroid) Pharm Class
thyrid hormone
levothyroxine (Synthroid) Indications
hypothyroidism
levothyroxine (Synthroid) MOA
Synthetic T4; increases metabolic rate of body tissues
levothyroxine (Synthroid) ADRs
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, menstrual irregularities)
levothyroxine (Synthroid) Other Consid.
Administer 30-60 minutes before breakfast (empty stomach; prevent insomnia). Narrow therapeutic range; blood levels monitored. Long half-life; given once a day and steady state is achieved in 6-8 weeks. Many drug interactions. Use with caution in elderly with heart disease. Educate clients that this is life-long therapy (does not cure hypothyroidism). Monitor TSH levels
metformin (Glucophage) Pharm. Class
Biguanide
metformin (Glucophage) Indications
Type II Diabetes (1st line drug)
metformin (Glucophage) MOA
Decreases hepatic production of glucose and reduces insulin resistance (benefit is that it does not cause hypoglycemia; also lowers triglyceride and LDL levels and promotes weight loss)
metformin (Glucophage) ADRs
N/V, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, metallic taste. Black box warning for increased risk of lactic acidosis (may be fatal) with liver/renal disease, excess alcohol intake, or serious infection
metformin (Glucophage) Other Consid.
Contraindicated with impaired renal function, heart failure, liver failure, serious infection. Must be held 2 days before and 2 days after receiving IV contrast
regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Pharm. Class
Hormone, drug for diabetes
regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Indications
Treatment of hyperglycemia, treatment of acute ketoacidosis; treatment of hyperkalemia (off-label use)
regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) MOA
Short acting insulin to promote entry of glucose into cells
regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) ADRs
Hypoglycemia (tachycardia, confusion, sweating, restlessness; coma and death if severe hypoglycemia goes untreated), hypokalemia
regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Other Consid.
Can be given SC or IV. Only use insulin syringe. Administer 30 minutes before meal
carbidopa/levodpa (Sinemet) pharm. class
dopamine agonist
carbidopa/levodpa (Sinemet) indications
Parkinson’s disease
carbidopa/levodpa (Sinemet) MOA
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the CNS where it serves as a neurotransmitter; carbidopa prevents peripheral destruction of levodopa; relieves tremor and rigidity
carbidopa/levodpa (Sinemet) ADRs
Uncontrolled and purposeless movements, N/V, orthostatic hypotension, dark urine/sweat, hepatotoxicity, cardiac arrhythmias, psychosis
carbidopa/levodpa (Sinemet) Other Consid.
Monitor liver function, instruct clients to rise slowly when standing, taking with high protein foods may decrease absorption of the medication, Vitamin B6 promotes breakdown of levodopa, avoid abrupt withdrawal of medication
donepezil (Aricept) pharm. class
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
donepezil (Aricept) Indications
Alzheimer’s disease
donepezil (Aricept) ADRs
N/V, diarrhea, poor appetite, GI bleeding, abnormal dreams, muscle cramps