meds midterm Flashcards
what class is Ondansetron
Serotonin antagonist
what is the action of ondansetron
Blocks effect of serotonin @ 5-HT3 receptor sites located in the vagal nerve terminals & CTZ
pathway that ondansetron works on
CTZ & GI
uses of ondansetron
CINV, PONV, radiation, HG after other options first.
Cation for ondansetron
Hepatic impairment, congenital long QT, electrolyte imbalances, bradyarrythmias or HF
Side effects of Ondansetron
WORST: Prolonged QT –> Fainting & palpitations
Headache, Diarrhea & rash
Extrea info about ondansetron
No extra pyramidal effects
GOLD STANDARD!! most common & best
Risk of torsades de points - life threatening dysrhythmia
What class is dimenhydrinate
antihistamine & anticholinergic
what is the action of dimenhydrinate
blocks histaminergic & muscarinic cholinergic receptors in neuronal path that connects ear to vomit centre
what pathway does dimenhydrinate work on
Vestibular
use of dimenhydrinate
motion sickness & vertigo
cation of dimenhydrinate
Angle closure glaucoma, seizure, pro strategic hyperplasia
side effects of dimenhydrinate
sedation (blocking H1), Dry mouth, Blurry vision, urinary retention form muscarinic receptors
Extra information about dimenhydrinate
not our first choice b/c its les effective than scopolamine
what class is scholamine
Anticholinergic
What is scopolamine known for
MOST EFFECTIVE DRUG FOR PREVENTION & TX of MOTION SICKNESS
Action of scopolamine
Effects on the vestibular muscle b/c muscarinic antagonist. Suppresses nerve traffic in neuronal pathway that connects the vestibular apparatus of inner ear to vomiting centre.
Caution for scopolamine
prostatic hyperplasia, pyloric obstrictioon, tachycardia or glaucoma
Pathway of scopolamine
vestibular
side effects of scopolamine
Sedation, dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating, blurry vision, disorientation. Hard on elderly…
less effects if transdermal behind the ear
what class is prochlorperazine
Phenothiazines
Dopamine (D2 Receptor) Antagonist
Action of prochlorperazine
Blocks dopamine in CTZ, may also block ACh and calms CNS
PAth of prochlorperazine
CTZ & GI
use of prochlorperazine
chemo, radiation, PONV, Anxiety & intractable hiccups
Side effects of prochlorperazine
Orthostatic hypertension
EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SYMPTOMS - Tardive dyskineae
headaceh, dry mouth, eyes, constipation, urinary retention
cation for prochlorperazine
do not use if hypersensitive to phenothiazines, coma, seizures, encephalopathy or bone marrow depression.
Nursing considerations of prochlorperazine
Extrapyramidal symptoms (akathisia - restlessness) and tar dive dyskinesia mvmd of jaw suck chew, blink etc.
What class is Metoclopramide
PRokinetic
Dopamine antagonist
Action of metoclopramide
Suppresses emesis through blockade of dopamine and serotonin receptors in CTZ.
Can suppress post op N/V or from chemo, anticancer, opioids or toxins.
It is a pro kinetic agent which means it increases upper GI motility by enhancing gAcetylcholine action. So be ware in Gi reflux & diabetic gastroparesis
Patho of metoclopramide
CTZ, GI
side effects of metoclopramiede
hypotension sedation headache dystonia dry mouth & diarrhea
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF METOCLOPRAMIDE
GI OBSTRUCTION.
PERFORATION OR HEMORRHAGE OR CROHNS OR ALREADY OPEN ULCER
nursing considerations for metoclopramide
give 30 mins before meal
ok for pregnancy
can cause extrapyramidal symptoms - do not use with others which will also call this
Can cause dystonia which is involuntary msk. contract
what class is diphenoxylate with atropine
Diphenoxylate = opiod Atropine = anticholinergic
action of diphenoxylate with atropine
Opiods help to slow peristalsis & reduce gastric secretions. Activates the Opiod receptors in the GI tract. Presents the large intestine with less H20 to reduce fluidity & volume of stools which can release cramping.
Atropine also slows peristalsis by inhibiting Ach & it drys up secretions.
Side effects of Diphenoxylate with atropine
Dizziness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, blurry vision, N/V, interacts with other CNS depressants & MAO inhibitor
when is diphenoxylate with atropine contraindicated
IBD b/c toxic megacolon
Not for severe liver disease or infectious diarrhea
not for alcohol intolerant
Nursing considerations for Diphenoxylate with atropine
monitor liver function, skin turgor, lyse balances
opiod on its own does not change the consistency
Class of bismuth subsalicylate / active charcoal
Absorbant