Introduction to Pharmacology
Why Should the Nursing Student Study Pharmacology?
äThe doctor orders Glyburide or
did you hear Glipizide?
äThe nurse practitioner orders
Lente Insulin or did you hear Lantus Insulin?
äPlease
check out this list!
Generic vs Trade Names
Define
•Generic
(Page 16 Aucker)
•Trade
Name (Page 16 Aucker)
•Give
additional examples
•Diabeta
•Lantus
•Tylenol
Sources of Pharmacologic Information
äThere are many, the internet,
Physician’s Desk Reference, etc.
äVCC uses Davis Drug Guide and
Lilley & Aucker Text
Catagories of Controlled Substances
äThe
controlled substance categories are listed on page 45
äIdentify
the categories and the restrictions
Pharmacokinetics
äDefine:
äPage 16
Absorption (Refer to table 2-2)
äTablets/Capsules faster or
slower then liquids?
äIntramuscular faster or slower
then Intravenous?
äSubcutaneous faster or slower
then oral agents?
Distribution
äDefine:
Pg 21
äFree
unbound
äProtein
binding
Metabolism and Excretion
äDefinition of Metabolism: Page 22-23 Let’s look up Codeine in
äHow is Codeine metabolized?
äPage 203-204
äHow is Codeine excreted?
äPage 204
What is Serum Half Life?
äDefinition: Page 23
äWhat is the Half Life of
Codeine?
Adverse Reactions
äDrug-Drug Interactions
definition? Page 27
äWhat are the Drug-Drug Interactions for
Codeine?
äAdverse Effects
definition? Page 28
äWhat are the adverse effects
for Codeine?
TEST QUESTIONS
äThe 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?
äA. Check patient’s arm band
äB. Call doctor to verify order
äC. Notify the pharmacist
äD. Use drug references
D
äAlways
look up a drug you are unfamiliar with, it may take a few minutes, but it may
save a life!
TEST QUESTIONS
äThe 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?
äA. Call doctor to verify order
äB. Notify the pharmacist
äC. Give drug cautiously
äD. Use drug references
D
äLots
of drugs have similar names, some are not even in the
same class!
The END