Introduction to Pharmacology

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Introduction to Pharmacology

• Pat Woodbery, ARNP-C
• Betsy Guimond, ARNP, RNC
• Valencia Community College
• Orlando,Florida

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Why Should the Nursing Student Study Pharmacology?

• The doctor orders Glyburide or did you hear
  Glipizide?
• The nurse practitioner orders Lente Insulin or
  did you hear Lantus Insulin?

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Sources of Pharmacologic Information

• There are many, the internet, Physicians Desk
  Reference, etc.
• VCC uses Davis Drug Guide and Lilley Aucker Text

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Generic vs Trade Names

• Define
• Generic (Page 16 Aucker)
• Trade Name (Page 16 Aucker)
• Give additional examples
• Diabeta
• Lantus
• Tylenol

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Pharmacokinetics

• Define
• Page 16

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Absorption (Refer to table 2-2)

• Tablets/Capsules faster or slower then liquids?
• Intramuscular faster or slower then Intravenous?
• Subcutaneous faster or slower then oral agents?

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Distribution

• Define Pg 21
• Free unbound
• Protein binding

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Metabolism and Excretion

• Definition of Metabolism Page 22-23 Lets look
  up Codeine in Davis
• How is Codeine metabolized?
• Page 203-204 Davis
• How is Codeine excreted?
• Page 204 Davis Drug Guide

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What is Serum Half Life?

• Definition Page 23
• What is the Half Life of Codeine?

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Adverse Reactions

• Drug-Drug Interactions definition? Page 27
• What are the Drug-Drug Interactions for Codeine?
• Adverse Effects definition? Page 28
• What are the adverse effects for Codeine?

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Catagories of Controlled Substances

• The controlled substance categories are listed on
  page 45
• Identify the categories and the restrictions

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TEST QUESTIONS

• The nurse is uncertain about the classification
  of a drug that is ordered. What is the first
  action the nurse should take before delivery of
  this medication?
• A. Check patients arm band
• B. Call doctor to verify order
• C. Notify the pharmacist
• D. Use drug references

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D

• Always look up a drug you are unfamiliar with, it
  may take a few minutes, but it may save a life!

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TEST QUESTIONS

• The doctor orders a drug using the generic name.
  What is your best action when the drug is
  delivered with a trade name you have not seen
  before?
• A. Call doctor to verify order
• B. Notify the pharmacist
• C. Give drug cautiously
• D. Use drug references

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D

• Lots of drugs have similar names, some are not
  even in the same class!
• Please check out this list!

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