Term 2 final Pharmacology
Nursing Full Time with Eva at Summit Career College
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By: Daysi Thomsen
Textbook:
Introductory Clinical Pharmacology (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
Study Guide for Adult Health Nursing
Study Guide for Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Workbook to Accompany Total Patient Care: Foundations and Practice of Adult-Health Nursing
Created: 2011-01-12
Size: 109 flashcards
Views: 406
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Size: 109 flashcards
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Santyl®
(collagenase) Ointment
(collagenase) Ointment
Collagenase Santyl® Ointment is a sterile enzymatic debriding ointment which contains 250 collagenase units per gram of white petrolatum USP.
Santyl (collagenase)
When is it contraindicated?
Collagenase Santyl® Ointment is contraindicated in patients who have shown local or systemic hypersensitivity to collagenase.
Ointment should be terminated when debridement of necrotic tissue is complete and granulation tissue is well established.
Diphenhydramide HCL (Benadryl)
Action/uses?
Relieves allergy symptoms, motion sickness, and cough; improves voluntary movement; and promotes sleep and calmness.
Provides local anesthesia by preventing initiation and transmission of nerve impulses, and suppresses cough reflex by direct effect of medulla of brain.
Benadryl® Allergy contains the histamine-blocker diphenhydramine. This product relieves: runny nose; sneezing; itchy, watery eyes; itchy throat and urticaria.
Diphenhydramide HCL (Benadryl)
What is the effect with alcohol?
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
Mafenide (sulfamylon)
Action/uses
SULFAMYLON® For 5% Topical Solution is indicated for use as an adjunctive topical antimicrobial agent to control bacterial infection when used under moist dressings over meshed autografts on excised burn wounds.
Mafenide (sulfamylon)
Adverse effects
Bone marrow depression, porphyria, hemolytic anemia, coagulation, pain or burning sensation, rash, pruritus, erythema, facial edema, hives, eosinophilia, tachypnea, hyperventilation, metabolic acidosis, and increase in serum chloride.
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)
Action/uses
Relieves pain, reduces fever and inflammation, and decreases risk of transient ischemic attacks by (Prophylaxis) MI. Aggregation of platelets; prevents blood clots.
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)
Adverse effects
Tinnitus, hearing loss, N/V, GI distress, occult bleeding, GI BLEEDING, prolonged bleeding time, Thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, rash, and Reye's syndrome.
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)
Interactions
Ammonium chloride (increased levels causing Toxicity); Antacids (decreases aspirin products), HEPARIN, ANTICOAGULANTS (increases the risk of bleeding); and Methotrexate (increase methotrexate toxicity).
Antidiabetics (may increase hypoglycemic effect)
Glucocorticoids
Action/Uses
Enters the target cells and binds to receptors, initiating complex reactions in the body.
Are used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency (replacement therapy), Allergic reactions, Collagen diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus), dermatologic disorders, rheumatic disorders, and shock. Potentiates vasoconstrictor action of norepinephrine.
Glucocorticoids (sone)
Adverse effects
Cushing's syndrome symptoms (cushingoid) like buffalo hump (a hump on the back of the neck. Is fat), moon face, oily skin and acne, osteoporosis, purple striae on the abdomen and hips, altered skin pigmentation, and weight gain.
Adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia, and hypertension.
Glucocorticoids
Nursing considerations
Check renal function, thyroid function test, urine glucose, baseline weight, and BP. Do not receive live virus vaccines because of the risk of a lack of antibody response; taper doses when discontinuing long-term therapy; give the drug before 9 A.M once every other day or daily as order by the doctor, for inhalant do not use during an acute asthmatic attack or to manage status asthmaticus.
Lindale (Kwell)
Action/uses
Lindane Shampoo, USP 1%, is an ectoparasiticide and ovicide effective against Pediculosis humanis capitis (head lice), Pthirus pubis (crab lice), and their ova.
Lindale (Kwell)
Contraindications
Lindane Shampoo is contraindicated in premature infants and individuals with known uncontrolled seizure disorders.
Lindane Shampoo should be used with caution in infants, children, the elderly, and individuals with other skin conditions, and those who weigh < 110 lbs (50 kg) as they may be at risk of serious neurotoxicity. Follow directions.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Contraindications
Allergy to acetaminophen. Caution with impaired hepatic function, chronic alcoholism, pregnancy, and lactation.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Antidote
N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).
In patients (>12 yrs) referred for plasma acetaminophen levels, gastric emptying with syrup of ipecac or administration of activated charcoal (in case of mixed drug) overdose is considered.
NSAIDs
Action
Reduce inflammation, headaches, coughs, cold, sport injuries, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Aspirin is the only NSAID that is used for preventing strokes and heart attacks in individuals at high risk for such events.
NSAIDs
Adverse effect
The most serious side effect is kidney failure. Can cause n/v, constipation, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, rash, (children or teenagers with chickenpox) Reye's syndrome.
Opioids: Morphine sulfate, meperidine HCL (Demerol)
Action/Uses
The mu and kappa receptors produce the analgesic, sedative, and euphoric effects associated with analgesic drugs.
Opioids: Morphine sulfate, meperidine HCL (Demerol)
Adverse Effects
Lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, agitation, tremor, intracranial pressure, impairment of mental and physical task, depression of rate and depth of breathing; constipation, facial flushing, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations, peripheral circulatory collapse, urinary retention, sweating and pain at injection site.
Opioids: Morphine sulfate, meperidine HCL (Demerol)
Contraindications
Diarrhea caused by poisoning until toxins are eliminated; pregnancy or during labor (respiratory depression in neonate), after a biliary tract surgery, bronchial asthma, COPD, cor pulmonale, intracranial pressure and acute alcoholism.
Opioids: Morphine sulfate, meperidine HCL (Demerol)
Antidote
Naloxone (Narcan); removes all of the pain-relieving effects of the opioid and may lead to withdrawal symptoms or return of intense pain. Use only when necessary.
Epidural analgesia
Adverse effects
Respiratory depression, and leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax)
Action/Uses
Slows normal and abnormal bone resorption without inhibiting bone formation and mineralization. Give on empty stomach and stay up right for 30 minutes.
Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, and treatment of Paget's disease.
Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax)
Interaction with Aspirin
Increase risk of GI bleeding. (Dark urine)
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Action/Uses
Skeletal muscle relaxant, central acting. Does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles but appears to act mainly at the brain stem levels or in the spinal cord.
Biphosphonate
Action/Uses
Bisphosphonates act primarily on the bone by inhibiting normal and abnormal bone resorption. This increases bone mineral density, reversing the progression of osteoporosis.
Bisphosphonates inhibit the activity of bone-destroying cells called osteoclasts. Normally, osteoclasts work in harmony with bone-forming cells called osteoblasts in order to rebuild areas of bone that need replacing.
Biphosphonate
Lab to monitor
N-telopeptide and deoxypyridinoline, but other indirect markers such as morning urine pH, urine organic acids, chemistry screen, CBC, 24-hour urine calcium, TSH, anti-tissue transglutaminase, antigliadin antibodies, glucose, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, homocysteine, hsCRP, and others can also be used to assess fracture risk and overall health. Check phosphate, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
Colchicine
Adverse effects
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, n/v, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatic necrosis, and anaphylaxis, and hypersensitivity reactions.
Allopurinol (Zoloprim)
Action/Uses
Reduces uric acid production by inhibiting the necessary biochemical reactions.
Alleviates gout symptoms.
Allopurinol (Zoloprim)
Nursing considerations
History: Allergy to allopurinol, blood dyscrasias, liver disease, renal failure, lactation. There is a risk kidney stone formation; drink plenty of water.
Reduce intake of animal protein, sodium, refined sugars, oxalate-rich foods, and calcium. Also stop drug at the first sign of rash (common in diuretics, and renal disorders.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Action/Uses
GI acid suppressant (heartburn), antiulcerative. Lessens upper GI irritation caused by increased gastric acid secretion.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Adverse reactions
Bradycardia, confusion, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, jaundice, acnelike rash, and mild gynecomastia (if taken longer than one month).
Loperamide HCL (Imodium)
Action/Uses
Antidiarrheal. Inhibits peristalsis, prolonging passage of intestinal contents.
Relieves diarrhea. Acts directly on the muscle wall of the bowel to slow motility, and is not related to opioids.
Cascara Sagrada (senna)
Adverse effect on urine
Red-brown, yellow-brown pink-red, red-violet, or black color urine, and darkening of colon mucosa. Stimulant Laxatives.
Psyllium (Metamucil)
Nursing considerations (IBD)
Stimulant laxatives may cause harmless urine discoloration. Include high fiber diet, drink a lot of water and tell the pt that it may take several days to work.
Lactulose (Chronulac)
Action/Uses
Laxative. Relives constipation, decreases blood ammonia concentration.
Diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil)--opioid--antidiarrheal
Adverse effect on the heart
Tachycardia
Polystyrene sodium (Kayexalate)
Action/Uses cation-exchange resin
Potassium-removing resin (retains sodium, decrease calcium, and magnesium levels). Lowers potassium levels. Exchanges sodium ions for potassium ions in intestine.
Ferrous Sulfate / Iron dextran
Adverse effects
Constipation, diarrhea, black stools, anorexia, and temporary staining of teeth (suspension, drops)
Ferrous Sulfate / Iron dextran
Nursing considerations
Give the medication with food except: eggs, milk products, coffee, whole grains breads, cereal, and tea. Also antacids.
Oral iron may turn stools black (is harmless, but may mask melena).
To avoid staining of the teeth, give suspension or elixir with straw and place drops at back of throat.
Ferrous Sulfate / Iron dextran
Lab to monitor
Hemoglobin level, hematocrit, and reticulocyte count during therapy.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Action/Uses
Acts as a coenzyme that stimulates metabolic functions. Needed for cell replication, hematopoiesis, and nucleoprotein and myelin synthesis.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Route
Intramuscular or subcutaneously
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Action/Uses
Antiplatelet, arterial vasodilator. Inhibits platelet aggregation, and has a vasodilator effect that's greatest in the femoral vascular beds.
Reduces symptoms of intermittent claudication.
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Adverse effects
Dizziness, palpitations, pharyngitis, rhinitis, abnormal stools, diarrhea, dyspepsia, myalgia, and infection.
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Nursing considerations
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this drug; take the medication on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hour after breakfast, and dinner.
The effect of the med is not noted until 2-4 weeks later, and may take as long as 12 weeks.
Epogen alfa (erythropoietin)
Action/Uses Hematopoietic
Anemia caused by chronic renal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, zidovudine therapy in HIV pt, and cancer therapy.
Mimics the effect of erythropoietin, it functions as both growth and differentiating factors, enhancing the rate of RBC production. Correct anemia.
Epogen alfa (erythropoietin)
Adverse reactions
Seizures (rapid increase in hematocrit), hypertension, edema, hyperkalemia, arthralgia, and rash. Dizziness (avoid driving)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Action/Uses
Uses: Pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, thrombus, blood clotting, DIC, unstable angina, MI, and atrial fibrillation.
Action: Heparin derivatives accelerate formation of antithrombin III-thrombin complex. It inactivates thrombin and prevents conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. Reduces ability of blood to clot.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Signs of toxicity
Bloody (melena)/black/tarry stools, pink/dark urine, unusual/prolonged bleeding.
Petechiae (pinpoint-sized red hemorrhagic spots on the skin), cuts from shaving or bleeding from the gums, excessive menstrual bleeding.
- Signs of bleeding in the brain (such as hemorrhagic stroke), including: Vision or speech changes, weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, and severe headache.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Lab to monitor
PT (1.2 to 1.5) and INR (2 to 3)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Interaction with diuretic
Risk for bleeding
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Antidote
Vitamin K (phytonadione)
Heparin
Action/Uses
Decreases ability of blood to clot.
Uses: Deep vein thrombosis, prevents embolism, open-heart surgery, DIC, maintenance patency of I.V. indwelling catheters, unstable angina, post IM, atrial fibrillation, LV thrombi, and cerebral thrombosis in evolving stroke.
Heparin
Lab to monitor
PTT
Heparin
Nursing considerations/administration/route
Avoid OTC drugs containing aspirin, other salicylates, and some herbal remedies.
Administration: Injections, IV, unit-dose ampules, vials, disposable syringes
Route: Between the iliac crest in lower abdomen deep into subcutanenous fat. IM
Heparin
Antidote
Protamine sulfate
Alteplase (Activase)
Action/Uses
Thrombolytic enzyme. Dissolves blood clots in coronary arteries and lungs.
Uses: Thrombi obstructing coronary arteries in acute IM, to manage acute massive pulmonary embolism, manage acute ischemic stroke and to prevent reocclusion after thrombolysis for acute MI. Also lysis of arterial occlusion in a peripheral vessel or bypass graft.
Niacin
Action/Uses
Decreased blood lipids.
Treatment of of certain hyperlipidemias.
Niacin
Adverse effects
Hepatotoxicity, dizziness, blurred vision, flushing of the face and neck, pruritus, glycosuria, and myalgia.
Pravastatin (Prevachol) + amiodarone (Cordarone)
Adverse effect on the heart
Chest pain, and peripheral edema.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Action/Uses
Lowers the blood pressure. Slowed progression of diabetic neuropathy.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Nursing considerations
Assess blood pressure (lying, sitting, standing) and pulse periodically during therapy. And assess for signs of angioedema (dyspnea, facial swelling).
CHF monitor daily weight and the pt for fluid overload.
Aldosterone
Action/Uses
An aldosterone test measures the amount of the hormone aldosterone in blood.
Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone, a type of hormone that is essential to life because it regulates the amounts of electrolytes in the body. Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal cortex and responsible for the reabsorption of sodium into the bloodstream (water). Aldosterone also stimulates the excretion of potassium.
Aldosterone
Action/Uses
The adrenal cortex, where aldosterone is produced, is part of the adrenal gland. Aldosterone simultaneously regulates sodium and potassium levels, helping to maintain both blood pressure and bodily fluids. If aldosterone levels in the body are out of sync, symptoms can result.
Verapamil (Calan, Novo-Verapamil)
Action/Uses Calcium channel blocker
Systemic vasodilation resulting in decreased blood pressure. Coronary vasodilation resulting in decreased frequency and severity of attacks of angina. Reduction of ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation or flutter.
Verapamil (Calan, Novo-Verapamil)
Adverse effect on the Cardiovascular System?
Arrhythmias, CHF (s/s dyspnea, rales/crackles, weight gain, peripheral edema, JVD), bradycardia, chest pain, hypotension, syncope, and tachycardia.
Right sided heart failure.
Verapamil (Calan, Novo-Verapamil)
When do you withhold the drug?
Withhold if the heart rate is lower than 50 bpm
Diltiazem (Cardizem) - antihypertensive
With food or empty stomach
May be administer without regards to meals. And with meals if GI irritation becomes a problem.
Propranolol (Inderal) Beta--blocker
Action/Uses
Decreased heart rate and blood pressure. Suppression of arrhythmias. Prevention of MI.
Propanolol (Inderal)
Adverse effect on lungs and heart
Bronchospasm, Wheezing, arrhythmias, bradycardia, CHF, pulmonary edema, and orthostatic hypotension.
Propanolol (Inderal)
Nursing considerations
Abrupt withdrawal may lead to life-threatening arrhythmias, hypertension or myocardial ischemia.
Propranolol IV must have continuous ECK, monitor intake and output and daily weight. Assess for fluid overload (peripheral edema, dyspnea, rales/crackles, fatigue, weight gain, and jugular venous distention)
Propanolol (Inderal)
Vital signs to monitor
Blood pressure and pulse frequently.
Lisinopril (Prinivil)
Action/Uses
Lowers the blood pressure in hypertensive patients, and improves symptoms in pt's with CHF.
Lisinopril (Prinivil)
Adverse effect on lungs
Cough, loss of taste, and dyspnea
Nitroglycerin (nitrostat)
Action/Uses
Relief or prevention of anginal attacks. Increased cardiac output. Reduces blood pressure.
Nitroglycerin (nitrostat)
Nursing considerations/administrations
PO Administer dose 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals with a full glass of water to increase absorption.
Sl tablet should be held under tongue until dissolved. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking until table is dissolved.
Translingual spray: spray Nitromist on or under the tongue.
Topical: Use paper to spread ointment onto non-hairy area in a thin even layer and avoid contact with the hands. Patches: Rotate sites to prevent skin irritation, pt able to take a shower. Remove before defibrillation.
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Action/Uses
Systemic Vasodilation resulting in decreased blood pressure. Coronary vasodilation resulting in decreased frequency and severity of attacks of angina.
Mexiletine (Mexitil)
Adverse effect on bone marrow
Myelofibrosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia (including neutropenia and agranulocytosis), arthialgia
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Action/Uses
Increased cardiac output and slowing of the heart rate. Increases the force of MI contraction.
Use for heart failure, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (slows ventricular rate and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Vital sign to monitor
Monitor apical pulse for one full minute before administering. If pulse rate is less than 60 bpm in adults, less than 70 bpm in a child, or less than 90 in an infant notify the doctor.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Normal range
Serum digoxin levels rages from 0.5 -- 2 ng/mL
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Antidote
(Correction of arrhythmias) Lidocaine, procainamide, quinidine, propanolol, or phenytoin. For life-threattening give digoxin immune Fab (Digibind), binds with digitalis glucoside molecule in the blood and is excreted by the kidneys.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
s/sx of of CHF (long standing left heart failure)
Monitor for s/s of CHF: dyspnea, Persistent coughing or wheezing, tiredness, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, confusion, impaired thinking, increased heart rate, diaphoresis (excessive sweating), increased heart rate, decrease in urine output, pale, mottled or grayish appearance in skin color, waking up breathless at night (orthopnea), swelling of the ankles, increased abdominal girth unusual weight gain, pulmonary edema worsen when lying down, increase urination at night.
Theophilline
Action/Uses
Bronchodilation, CNS stimulation, diuresis, and gastric acid secretion.
Theophilline
Adverse effects
Seizures, anxiety, arrhythmias, and tachycardia.
Theophilline
Normal range 10 to 20 mcg/mL
Therapeutic plasma levels ranges from 10 -- 15 mcg/mL for asthma and 6 -- 14 mcg/mL for apnea of prematurity. Test every 6-12 months.
Ventolin (Albuterol)
Action/Uses
Causes bronchodilation and vasodilation. Relief and prevents bronchospasm; also treat serious hyperkalemia, it lowers potassium concentrations when inhaled by pts on hemodialysis.
Ventolin (Albuterol)
Adverse effects
Restlessness, anxiety, fear, cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, sweating, pallor, flushing, nausea, pulmonary edema, and coughing.
Ventolin (Albuterol)
Interaction with MAOIs)
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for example, tranylcypromine) should not be combined with albuterol because of their additive effects on the vascular system (increased blood pressure, heart rate, etc.)
Bronchodilator + Corticosteroids
Which one to take first?
Bronchodilator
Decongestant
Adverse effect on cardiovascular
drowsiness, increases heart rate, cardiac arrhytmias, headaches, anxiety, high blood pressure.
Terpin hydrate
Action/Uses Antitussive, and expectorant.
Directly stimulates the respiratory tract secretory gland, increasing the production of respiratory fluids; used mainly as an ingredient in cough medications.
Terpin hydrate
Adverse effects on CNS
Drowsiness, and dizziness
Mannitol (Osmolol): Osmotic diuretic, diagnostic agent and urinary irrigant
Action/Uses
Used for diagnosis of glomerular filtration rate, and to reduce intraocular pressure.
Mannitol (Osmolol)
Nursing considerations
Assess hx of active intracranial bleeding, renal diasease, CHF, pupils, CBC, urinalysis, and renal function test.
Do not expose solutions to low temperatures; crystallization may occur.
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Action/Uses
It is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Promotes water and sodium excretion and hinders potassium excretion, lower blood pressure and helps to diagnose primary hyperaldosteronism. Uses for essential hypertension, Edema, premenstrual syndrome, diuretic-induce hypokalemia, primary hyperaldosteronism heart failure.
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Adverse Effects
headache, drowsiness, lethargy, confusion, ataxia, diarrhea, GI bleeding, dehydration, hyperkalemia, agranulocytosis
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Labs to monitor
BUN, Creatine, potassium, and sodium levels
Loop diuretics
Adverse effect on blood glucose
Hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Action/Uses
acts as a local anesthetic effect on urinary mucosa
Relieves urinary tract pain.
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Adverse effects on urine
The urine turns red or orange and it may stain underwear and contact lenses.
Methotrexate
Antidote
the antidote for Methotrexate overdose in cancer patients is LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM ( CITROVORUM FACTOR, FOLINIC ACID)
Isoniazid (INH)
Adverse effects
Seizures, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, methemoglobinemia, hepatitis, metabolic acidosis.
Isoniazid (INH)
What needs to be given with INH?
Rifampin
Pyrazinamide
Contraindication
his drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug, acute gout (a metabolic disorder resulting in increased levels of uric acid and causing severe joint pain) or severe hepatic damage.
cautiously use in pregnancy and lactation. patients with renal impairment, HIV infections and diabetes mellitus.
Ethambutol (Myambutol)
Adverse effects (Antituberculous drug--second line)
Optic neuritis (loss of visual acuity, changes in color perception), mental confusion, disorientation, anorexia, n/v, allergic reactions (dermatitis, pruritus), thrombocytopenia, and acute gout.
MRSA
Drug that treats it?
vancomycin [Vancocin],linezolid [Zyvox], and others, often in combination with vancomycin. Some CA-MRSA strains are susceptible totrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)doxycycline (Vibramycin), and clindamycin (Cleocin); although reports suggest clindamycin resistance is increasing rapidly. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or linezolid. Vancomycin has been effective in treating invasive MRSA, but must be administered intravenously.
About this deck
By: Daysi Thomsen
Textbook: Introductory Clinical Pharmacology (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
Study Guide for Adult Health Nursing
Study Guide for Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Workbook to Accompany Total Patient Care: Foundations and Practice of Adult-Health Nursing
Created: 2011-01-12
Size: 109 flashcards
Views: 406
Textbook:
Introductory Clinical Pharmacology (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology Study Guide for Adult Health Nursing Study Guide for Pharmacology for Health ProfessionalsWorkbook to Accompany Total Patient Care: Foundations and Practice of Adult-Health Nursing
Created: 2011-01-12
Size: 109 flashcards
Views: 406
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