Pharmacology 1950 Unit 8 1. 1. define hormone ◦ Maintain homeostasis within the blood system Example: 2. List the endocrine glands ◦ Pinealhypothalmuspituitary

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  • Pharmacology 1950 Unit 8 1
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  • 1. define hormone Maintain homeostasis within the blood system Example: 2. List the endocrine glands Pinealhypothalmuspituitary Parathyroidthyroidthymus Adrenalpancreasgonad 2
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  • ACTH TSH GH Prolactin FSH LH 3
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  • ADH Oxytocin 5. Identify main thyroid hormones Calcitonin thyroid 4
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  • Thyroid gland Regulates BMR Iodine is essential for synthesis of T3 and T4 Negative feedback mechanism to limit secretion as needed. Thyroid hormone attaches to a carrier pro-TBG When it reaches the tissue level thyroxin converts to T3 where it enters the cell level. 5
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  • Objective 7: identify the actions of drugs used to treat hyperthyroidism Interferes with synthesis of T3 T4 and prevents conversion to target tissues Delayed action from several days to weeks. 6
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  • Objective 8: list the anti-thyroid agents used to treat hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease) S/S: increased BMR, tachycardia, wt loss, 4-8x more common in women Drugs are: Iodine-131 ( 131 I) Propylthiuracil (PTU, Propacil) prototype Methimazole (Tapazole 8
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  • Radioactive iodine Taken up by thyroid Destroys hyperactive thyroid tissue Essentially no other tissue is affected Takes 3-6 months for fully assess effect If more than one dose needed, three months between doses is needed 9
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  • Dosing is oral Add to water No color No taste Be very careful not to spill (hazardous) Client can not be pregnant Becomes euthyroid state Avoid children/preg women for 1 week..others for few days 10
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  • Side effects Tenderness in thyroid gland Hyperthyroidism in 40%, second dose needed Hypothyroidism 11
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  • Drug interactions Lithium carbonate Hypothyroidism develops 12
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  • PTU and Tapazole Block synthesis of T3 and T4 Takes days to 3 weeks to see effect Can use long term Can use short term pre subtotal thyroidectomy 13
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  • Side effects Purpuric, maculopapular rash Headaches, salivary and lymph node enlargement Bone marrow suppression Hepatotoxicity Nephrotoxicity 14
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  • Hypothyroid condition in adults called myxedema General s/s Weakness, muscle cramping, slurred speech, intolerance to cold Congenital hypothyroidism called cretinism 15
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  • Objective 10: list the thyroid agents Levothyroxine replaces T3 and T4 prototype 17
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  • Liothyronine synthetic T3 Onset of action more rapid than levothyroxine Liotrix synthetic mixture levothyroxine and liothyronine (4 to 1 ratio) Provides consistent levels of T3 and T4 18
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  • Thyroid USP From beef, pork, or sheep thyroid glands Oldest form available, cheapest Lacks purity, uniformity, stability Clients should avoid changing agents 19
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  • Side effects Hyperthryoidism Drug interactions Warfarin: larger doses needed Digitalis: smaller doses needed Hyperglycemia can occur early in therapy 20
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  • Objective 11: describe the nursing process associated with administering thyroid or anti- thyroid preparations 21
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  • Assessment important Clients sensitive to replacement therapy, monitor for adverse effects Levothyroxine started low and dose increased over weeks 22
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  • Safe handling, storage and disposal of radioactive materials via institution policy Blood levels need to be monitored Clients need to be alert to side effects and report Clients need to report if no improvement 23
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  • Objective 12: name the parts of the adrenal gland Medulla cortex Objective 13: list the types of hormones secreted by the adrenal glands 24
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  • Two hormones from adrenal gland Mineralcorticoids Glucocorticoids 25
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  • Mineralcorticoids Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance Used to treat adrenal insufficiency Fludrocortisone (Florinef) Aldosterone(prototype) Act on distal tubules, causes water and sodium retention Causes excretion of potassium and hydrogen 26
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  • Objective 14: describe the metabolic effects of the glucocorticoids, and the consequences of these effects 27
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  • Increase blood sugar Increase protein breakdown Suppress immune responses Increase sensitivity of smooth muscle to norepinephrine Affects mood and brain excitability 28
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  • Objective 15: describe how glucocorticoids suppress inflammation Corticosteroids secreted by adrenal cortex of adrenal gland Glucocorticoids 29
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  • Glucocorticoids include Cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone etc. Have antiinflammatory, antiallergic activity 30
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  • Also affect glucose, protein and fat metabolism Glucocorticoids secreted in response to stressors Cause release of epinephrine 31
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  • Objective 16: identify therapeutic uses of glucocorticoids Glucocorticoids used for replacement therapy when adrenal gland not functional High doses used for inflammation, allergy, asthma 32
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  • Use of corticosteroids Used with caution in those with Diabetes mellitus Heart failure Hypertension Peptic ulcer Mental disturbance Suspected infection 33
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  • After one week, discontinue drug slowly (wean off) Interacts with many drugs May need to administer every other day Abrupt discontinuation Fever; Malaise; Fatigue Weakness; orthostatic dizziness, hypotension Dyspnea; hypoglycemia 34
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  • Topical: apply as directed, may use occlusive dressing Alternate day therapy: give between 6 & 9 AM; give with meals 35
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  • Side Effects Electrolyte imbalance, fluid accumulation Susceptibility to infection Behavioral changes Hyperglycemia Peptic ulcer formation Delayed wound healing 36
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  • Drug interactions Loop diuretics: can enhance electrolyte loss Warfarin: can have increased or decreased effect Hyperglycemia: diabetics and children need to be monitored 37
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  • Objective 17: list the glucocorticoid preparations 38
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  • Various drugs for topical, oral, injection, inhalation Cortisone Dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone) Fludrocortisone (Florinef)-also mineralcorticoid 39
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  • Hydrocortisone (Cortef, Solu- Cortef) prototype Methlprednisolone (Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol) Prednisolone (Delta-Cortef) Prednisone (Deltasone, Apo- Prednisone) prototype Triamcinolone (Aristocort, Kenalog) 40
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  • Objective 18: describe nursing care responsibilities associated with administering glucocorticoids Provide education, VS, glucose levels, long term use may lead to osteoporosis, Cushing syndrome 41
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  • Objective 19: identify the functions of insulin in the body Glucose transport Affects carbohydrate, lipid and pro metabolism Objective 20: define diabetes mellitus Group of metabolic diseases with decreased insulin production or decrease in receptor cells 42
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  • Objective 21: identify the site of insulin production in the body pancreas Objective 22: list the types of diabetes Insulin dependent Type I 10% of population; onset 11-13 years of age Insuline dependent Type 2 Deficient amounts of insulin production or insulin resistant cells Gestational Associated with pregnancy 43
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  • Objective 23: explain the functions of insulin Hormone from beta cells of the pancreas (islets of Langerhans) Normally: 0.5 1 unit per hour secreted Adult: 30-50 units per day Insulin transports glucose into cells; helps metabolize protein and fat. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder: all body systems affected 44
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  • Objective 24: identify the onset, the peak, and the duration of action for rapid, intermediate, long acting and fixed combinations of insulin 45
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  • Lispro and Aspart Most rapid acting of insulins They are synthetic insulin analogs Give within 10-15 minutes of a meal Onset: 10 minutes Peak: 30 to 60 min Duration: 5 hours 46
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  • Regular insulin Human regular insulin available, not just animal derivation Give within 30-60 minutes of meals Onset: 30 minutes Peak: 2.5-5 hours Duration: 5-10 hours Administration: subcutaneous or IV 47
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  • Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) Contains regular insulin and protamine Protamine binds to insulin: slow release Onset: 1-4 hours (pork is 1-1.5 hrs) Peak: 8-12 hours (pork: 8-12 hrs) Duration: 18-24 hours (pork: 24 hrs) 48
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  • Lispro: can be mixed with protamine Humalog mix 75/25 75% Lispro with protamine 25% Lispro Rapid acting insulin with intermediate duration of action (12-24 hours) 49
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  • Humulin Ultralente Crystalline form of Lente insulin Onset: 4-8 hours Peak: 12-18 hours Duration: 24-28 hours 51
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  • Insulin-Glargine solution (Lantus) Biosynthetic Absorbed in a uniform manner-no large fluctuations of insulin levels = reduction in possible hypoglycemia Onset: 5 hours Peak: no pronounced peak activity Duration: 24 hours Do NOT mix with other insulins 52
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  • Objective 25: describe the local tissue responses that can occur with repeated insulin injections 59
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  • Two problems can occur Allergic reactions From proteins in insulin, alcohol, the insulin itself Switch types of insulin Use unscented alcohol Will resolve 60
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  • Lipodystrophies Atrophy or hypertrophy of subcutaneous fat Use the area because of anesthesia effect 61
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  • Use of the site decreases insulin absorption Causes erratic absorption of insulin Is cosmetic problem 63
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  • Objective 26: list the symptoms of insulin shock Hypoglycemia Headache Nausea Weakness Hunger 64
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  • Lethargy Decreased coordination General apprehension Sweating Confusion Blurred or double vision Can progress to coma and death 65
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  • Objective 27: discuss glucose elevating drugs The drug used to raise blood sugar Glucagon Glucose 66
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  • Glucagon Hormone from alpha cells of pancreas Breaks down stored glycogen to glucose Aids in gluconeogenesis Must have glycogen available or drug will not work 67
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  • May see 50% glucose administered IV Raises blood sugar Use when no glycogen is stored 68
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  • Objective 28: describe what is meant by sliding scale insulin administration 69
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  • Sliding scale insulin Physician orders doses of insulin based upon blood glucose level Regular insulin is used Sliding scale is catch-up Read the orders carefully 70
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  • Blood sugar Insulin 0-150 0 units 151-200 2 units 201-300 5 units Over 300, call physician 71
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  • Objective 29: describe the action of the oral antidiabetic agents Some act on the cells to decrease resistance Some act on the beta cells to increase production Some inhibit glucose absorption 72
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  • Objective 30: identify the conditions under which an oral antidiabetic agent would be used Type 2 diabetes No control with diet/exercise 73
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  • Objective 31: list the oral antidiabetic agents 74
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  • Classifications are Biguanide oral hypoglycemic agents Sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agents Meglitinide oral hypoglycemic agents Thiazolidinedione oral hypoglycemic agents Antihyperglycemic agents 75
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  • Metformin (Glucophage) Does not stimulate insulin release Will not cause hypoglycemia Can be used in combination with sulfonylureas Decreases serum triglycerides and LDL Slightly increases HDL 76
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  • Initial dose: 500 mg BID Can go up to 2500 mg daily Use divided doses If blood sugar not controlled, add another agent 77
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  • Side effects to expect N/V Anorexia Abdominal cramps Flatulence Will resolve Take with meals to decrease SE 78
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  • SE to report Malaise Myalgias Respiratory distress Hypotension Lactic acidosis can occur More if renal failure or excess alcohol intake 79
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  • Drug interactions Drugs that depend upon kidney for excretion can block metformin excretion Can have lactic acidosis develop 80
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  • Drugs that cause hyperglycemia with metformin OBC Corticosteroids Phenothiazines Diuretics Thyroid replacement 81
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  • Stimulate release of insulin Use when pancreas can still secrete insulin 82
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  • Two generations First generation Example: Dymelor (500 mg daily) Second generation Example: Glucotrol (2.5-5 mg daily) Prototype 83
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  • Allergy: if allergic to sulfonamides, probably allergic to sulfonylureas Do not administer 84
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  • SE to expect N/V Anorexia Abdominal cramps Usually mild Decrease with continued therapy 85
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  • SE to report Hypoglycemia Monitor blood sugar Treat with glucose source Hepatotoxicity Anorexia, N/V, jaundice, increased liver function tests 86
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  • Blood dyscrasias RBC, WBC Monitor for sore throat, fever, purpura, jaundice Dermatologic reactions Rash or pruritus If occurs: hold drug, call MD 87
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  • Drug interactions Various drugs can cause hypoglycemia such as Warfarin, ethanol 88
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  • Hyperglycemia with corticosteroids, phenothiazines and others Beta-adrenergic blockers: cause hypoglycemia or mask the symptoms Alcohol: Antabuse-like reaction 89
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  • Stimulate release of insulin from pancreas Can be used alone or in combination Have short duration of action Must take up to QID 90
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  • Examples of drugs Repaglinide (Prandin) Nateglinide (Starlix) 91
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  • Dosing Can take 1-30 minutes before a meal Must take up to QID: compliance If skip meal, skip dose 92
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  • SE to expect and report Hypoglycemia Dose adjustments may be needed Monitoring of blood glucose important 93
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  • Drug interactions Hypoglycemia Ethanol, NSAIDs, Warfarin, MAOIs Hyperglycemia Corticosteroids, phenothiazines, estrogens 94
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  • B-blockers: cause hypoglycemia or mask symptoms Tegretol and others: increase repaglinide metabolism Some macrolides and antifungals can inhibit repaglinide metabolism 95
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  • Increase sensitivity of muscle and fat tissue to insulin Allows more glucose to enter cells Inhibit gluconeogenesis Decreases hepatic output of glucose Do not increase insulin output 96
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  • Can be used alone or in combination with other OHAs or insulin Examples Pioglitazone (Actos) Rosiglitazone (Avandia) 97
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  • Baseline labs: liver function and alkaline phosphatase, CBC, WBC, HDL, LDL, triglycerides Premenopausal, anovulatory females Ovulation may resume 98
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  • SE to expect N/V Anorexia Abdominal cramps Mild Resolve with continued therapy 99
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  • SE to report Hypoglycemia Hepatotoxicity Weight gain 100
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  • Drug interactions Various drugs can cause an increase in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia B-adrenergics can mask hypoglycemia or cause it Pioglitazone can enhance metabolism of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone Ovulate, become pregnant 101
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  • Two drugs Acarbose (Precose) Miglitol (Glyset) They inhibit pancreatic and GI enzymes from digesting sugars This delays glucose absorption and decreases postprandial hyperglycemia 102
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  • Acarbose Does not cause hypoglycemia Can be used with sulfonylureas or metformin Dosing TID at start of main meals 103
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  • SE to expect Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Flatulence Caused by metabolism of carbohydrates in gut Usually mild, resolve 104
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  • SE to report Hypoglycemia Hepatotoxicity Can cause increased AST, ALT Has caused hyperbilirubinemia 105
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  • Hyperglycemia can occur with some drugs such as corticosteroids, phenothiazines, OBC, thyroid Digestive enzymes and intestinal adsorbents reduce effect of acarbose Acarbose can decrease absorption of digoxin 106
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  • Miglitol (Glyset) Used alone or with sulfonylureas Check liver function before treatment Assess for malabsorption syndrome or obstruction in gut 107
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  • Dosing Take with first bite of food Start with 25 mg TID 108
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  • SE to expect Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Flatulence 109
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  • SE to report Hypoglycemia 110
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  • Drug interactions Hyperglycemia with various agents such as cortisone, phenothiazines Propranolol, Ranitidine not absorbed with concurrent miglitol Digestive enzymes, intestinal adsorbents reduce effect of miglitol 111
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  • Objective 32: describe the nursing interventions associated with teaching the diabetic about the treatment 112
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  • Objective 33: list the therapeutic uses of estrogen and progesterone Stimulate maturation of female sex organs Responsible for menstrual cycle Drugs used for replacement, birth control, control of prostate cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis (controversial use) 113
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  • Objective 34: name the estrogen preparations Various estrogens Conjugated estrogen (Premarin) Esterified estrogens (Estratab) Estradiol (Estrace) Estropipate (Ogen) Ethinyl estradiol (Estinyl) 114
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  • Objective 35: name the progesterone preparations Progestins inhibit ovulation Norethindrone Ethynodiol diacetate Desogestrel Levonorgestrel 115
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  • Objective 36: identify the most commonly used ovulatory agents Clomiphene citrate (Clomid) Structurally similar to natural estrogens Stimulates ovaries to release ova Used for women with reduced circulating estrogen 116
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  • Objective 37: describe the actions of the oral contraceptives Estrogens and progestins induce contraception by inhibiting ovulation Estrogen blocks pituitary release of FSH Progestin inhibits LH Both alter cervical mucus May change endometrial wall 117
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  • Minipill is progestin-only Must take every day Combination pill Take in 21 day cycle 118
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  • Complete physical needed before therapy SE expected: nausea, weight gain, spotting, changed menstrual flow, missed periods, depression, mood changes, chloasma, headaches 119
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  • SE to report: vaginal discharge, breakthrough bleeding, yeast infections Blurred vision, severe headaches, dizziness, leg pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, acute abdominal pain 120
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  • Various drugs can decrease effect of OBC Barbiturates, Tegretol, St. Johns Wort, antibacterial agents Drugs enhance effect and toxic effects Some antifungals, Warfain, phenytoin, thyroid hormones, benzodiazepines 121
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  • < 72 hours after unprotected intercourse Previn Action: prevents implantation or ovulation 122
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  • Objective 38: identify the nursing process for clients with conditions for which female hormones are used Knowledge deficeit Nausea Noncompliance 123
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  • Blood pressure increase DVT Smoking contributing factor 124