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Pharm Final 4 Flashcards

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Phenylephrine, blood vessels

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constrict (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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used in cold and allergy products

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Phenylephrine (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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If given parenterally, used to treat shock-like stages

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Phenylephrine

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4
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prolong anesthesia and maintain blood pressure during spinal anesthesia

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Phenylephrine

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5
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used for open angle glaucoma

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Phenylephrine

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Side effects:
fear anxiety 
restlessness
headache
nausea 
decreased urine formation
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Phenylephrine (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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contraindications for Phenylephrine severe ___ and __ ___ __

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hypertension and narrow angle formation (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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Phenylephrine contraindication

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severe hypertension and narrow angle formation (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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Phenylephrine interaction with MAO inhibitors

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severe hypertension (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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Phenylephrine interaction with tri-cyclic antidepressants

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enhanced sympathomimetic effects (sympathomimetic a agonist)

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albuterol effect on lungs

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bronchodilation (sympathomimetic b agonist)

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albuterol (sympathomimetic b agonist) used for 2 health problems

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asthma and COPD

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side effects:
tremor 
dizzy
excited/insomnia
tachycardia
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albuterol (sympathomimetic b agonist)

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albuterol (sympathomimetic b agonist) contraindication:
_ _ disorder
d___
hyper___

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CV disorder
diabetes
hyperthyroidism

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2 drug interactions for albuterol (sympathomimetic b agonist)

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MAO inhibitors

Tri-cyclic antidepressants

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16
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Prazosin effect on blood pressure

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decrease (sympathetic a blocker)

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17
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Prazosin is used to decrease BP in

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pheochromocytoma

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18
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used to reverse vasoconstriction actions of NE and DA

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Prazosin (sympathetic a blocker)

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19
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used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

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prazosin

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20
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Side effects:
orthostatic hypotension
miosis (constriction of pupils)
tachycardia
nasal congestion
confusion, headache, dry mouth, can't ejaculate
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prazosin

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21
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Tell clients to avoid over the counter preparations

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prazosin

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22
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prazosin interactions

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sympathomimetics, diuretics

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23
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Nursing implications:
monitor BP and pulse
caution pt to make position changes slowly (orthostatic hypotension)
encourage pt with additional interventions for hypertension

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prazosin (sympathetic a blocker)

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24
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propranolol effect on HR

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decrease (sympathetic b blocker)

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propranolol effect on cardiac output and contractility

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decrease (sympathetic b blocker)

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26
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propranolol effect on renin release

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decrease (sympathetic b blocker)

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27
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uses:
antiarrhythmic (especially atrial tachyarrhythmias)
antiginal
hypertension
decrease mortality in pts who already have had an MI
migraine
glaucoma

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propranolol (sympathetic b blocker)

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28
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toxicity: 
bradycardia
AV block
respiratory distress
cardiac failure 
prolong insulin-induced hypoglycemia
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propranolol

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29
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drug interactions:
oral hypoglycemias 
calcium channel blockers 
MAO inhibitors
sympathomimetics
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propranolol

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30
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Must be withdrawn slowly to avoid withdraw symptoms

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propranolol (and other sympathetic b blocker)

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31
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nursing implications:
monitor BP
warn pt about orthostatic hypotension
avoid alcohol

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propranolol (and other sympathetic b blocker)

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32
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ergotamine can be used to treat ___ by constricting blood vessels during the 2nd phase of the attack

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migraine

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side effects:

vasospasm, cold extremities, hypo and hypertension, tachycardia or bradycardia

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ergotamine

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34
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used in combination with an anticholinergic and barbituate in the treatment of GI disorders such as GERD and ulcers (Bellergal)

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ergotamine

35
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ergotamine nursing implication, caution pt that drug may cause __ and __

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drowsiness and dizziness

36
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ergotamine nursing implication, encourage pt to avoid ___ as it may worsen the headache

37
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indirect acting parasympathomimetic drugs work by inhibiting

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acetylcholinesterase

38
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indirect acting parasympathomimetic drugs are divided among

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those that cross the BBB and those that can’t

39
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bethanechol effect, glandular secretion (saliva, gastric acid)

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increase (parasympathomimetic)

40
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bethanechol effect, lungs

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bronchoconstriction (parasympathomimetic)

41
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bethanechol effect, pupils

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constrict (parasympathomimetic)

42
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bethanechol effect, aqueous humor

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drains it (parasympathomimetic)

43
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bethanechol effect, GI

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increase (parasympathomimetic)

44
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bethanechol effect, voiding

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increase (parasympathomimetic)

45
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bethanechol effect, hr

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decrease (parasympathomimetic)

46
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tacrine effect, glandular secretion (saliva, gastric acid)

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increase (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

47
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tacrine effect, lungs

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bronchoconstrict (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

48
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tacrine effect, pupils

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constrict (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

49
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tacrine effect, aqeous humor

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increase outflow (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

50
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tacrine effect, GI

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increase (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

51
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tacrine effect, voiding

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increase (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

52
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tacrine effect, HR

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decrease (indirect BBB parasympathomimetic)

53
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pyridostigmine effect, glandular secretion (saliva, gastric acid)

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increase (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

54
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pyridostigmine effect, lungs

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bronchoconstrict (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

55
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pyridostigmine effect, pupils

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constrict (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

56
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pyridostigmine effect, aqueous humor

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increase outflow (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

57
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pyridostigmine effect, GI

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increase (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

58
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pyridostigmine effect, voiding

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increase (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

59
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pyridostigmine effect, HR

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decrease (indirect no BBB parasympathomimetic)

60
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used post operatively to stimulate the effects of the GI and GU

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parasympathomimetic

61
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used to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents

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parasympathomimetic

62
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parasympathomimetic can be used for g____

63
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indirect acting cholinomimetics that don’t cross the BBB are used in combination with atropine to treat ___ gravis

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myasthenia gravis

64
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indirect parasympathomimetic that do cross the BBB can be used to treat

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alzheimers

65
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contraindications:
asthma 
peptic ulcers 
UTI
pregnancy bradycardia
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parasympathomimetic

66
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nursing implications:
monitor pulse and respiration regularly
assess neuromuscular status
monitor for symptoms of overdosage (muscle weakness, dyspnea)
give atropine if overdosage has occurred
monitor urinary output

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parasympathomimetic

67
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cholinergic blockers are aka ___ blockers

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parasympathetic blockers

68
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the 3 parasympathetic blockers with need to know are ___ alkaloids

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Belladonna Alkaloids

69
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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin effect, pupil

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dilation (parasympathetic blockers )

70
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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin effect, secretions of the mouth and sweat glands and bronchi

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decrease (parasympathetic blockers )

71
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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin effect, lungs

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bronchodilation (parasympathetic blockers )

72
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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin effect, HR

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increase (parasympathetic blockers )

73
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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin effect, BP

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none (parasympathetic blockers )

74
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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin effect, GI

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decrease (parasympathetic blockers )

75
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parasympathetic blockers work by blocking the _ receptors

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m receptors

76
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given prior to surgery because it slows GI secretion

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers )

77
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used for parkinson’s

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers )

78
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treats paralysis during mushroom poisoning

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers )

79
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treating IBS

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers )

80
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side effects:
photophobia, blurred vision, papillary dilation, increased intraocular pressure
weak, dizzy, insomnia
dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers and anticholinergic)

81
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classic side effects of atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers and anticholinergic)

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dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention

82
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routes of administration for atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers and anticholinergic)

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transdermal, SQ, oral, eye

83
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contraindications:
glaucoma
GI obstruction
benign prostatic hyperplasia

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers and anticholinergic)

84
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nursing implications:
monitor vitals
watch for urinary retention and constipation
warn pt that they may have blurry vision/drowsy

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atropine, ipratropium bromide, oxybutyrin (parasympathetic blockers and anticholinergic)

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