Urinary Elimination Meds Flashcards
What is Bethanecol?
A cholinergic agonist
How does Bethanecol behave?
Like parasympathetic nervous system and stimulates voiding of urine
When should you use Bethanecol cautiously?
People with GI issues and it is contraindicated in the MI (Myocardial Infarction) patient
What are the adverse effects of Bethanecol?
Orthostatic hyptension
Nitrofurantoin causes what
Urine to turn orange, vomiting, and nausea
What should you avoid when taking Nitrofuantoin?
Sunlight
What are the adverse effects of Nitrofuantoin?
hepatic issues and jaundice
What does Trimethoprim-sufamethazole cause
nausea, vomiting, rash
What should you avoid when taking Trimethoprim-sulfamethazole?
sunlight
What are the adverse effects of trimethoprim-sulfamethazole?
Hepatic issues and hyperkalemia (When your potassium level is higher than normal)
What is atropine?
Muscarinic antagoinst or anticholinergic
How does atropine act?
They create a drying effect and act more sympathetically so they increase heart rate
What are the adverse effects atropine?
Increased intraocular pressures in patients with glaucoma, tachycardia, dysrhythmias.
When should you use atropine cautiously?
People with COPD because it make their secretions even thicker due to the drying effects
What is Cipro
A fluoroquinolone
What happens when cipro is injected?
It stings
How well does Cipro absorb?
Does not abosrb or work as well when given with antacids or mild products.
What does Cipro cause?
Causes the GI tract to get upset
What does Cipro decrease the effects of?
Oral contraceptives
What are the adverse effects of Cipro?
Liver issues
Name the different urinary elimination meds in Unit 3
1) Bethanecol
2) Nitrofurantoin
3) trimethoprim-sulfamethzaole
4) Tolterodine
5) Atropine
6) Cipro
