Question

PN PHARMACOLOGY DRUG CARD ASSIGNMENT Usi ng the Drug Card Assignment Template, handwrite the following sections for the listed drug classification below: 1. Give 2 examples of each classification of drug (include trade and generic name for each drug example 2. Drug actions 3. Uses 4. Give at least 3 Common adverse effects 5. Give at least 2 Serious adverse effects 6. Patient Teaching- must include if applicable, dietary restrictions, activity restrictions, vital signs monitoring, and, drug interactions, lab monitoring Lesson # 1-Drug Card Assignment #1 1. Opiate analgesic 2. Antimicrobial 3. Bronchodilators Lesson # 2-Drug Card Assignment #2 1. Anticoagulant 2. Antianginal 3. Diuretic Lesson # 3-Drug Card Assignment #3 1. Corticosteroids 2. Antacids 3. Antiemetic Lesson # 4-Drug Card Assignment #4 1. Anticonvulsant 2. Cholinergic blocking agent 3. Adrenergic blocking agent Rubric for EACH Drug Classification Give two drug examples. Maximum 5 % Drug actions-Maximum 5 % Uses-Maximum 5 % Common adverse effects-Maximum 5% Serious adverse effects-Maximum 5% Patient teaching-Maximum 8% Maximum points for each Drug Classification 33.3%

Answer 1

Lesson 1: opiate analgesic: morphine, oxycodone

Action: acts on the receptors of neuronal cell membranes. The presynaptic action is to inhibit the neurotransmitter.

Uses : reduce or relieve pain

Relax the complete body

Adverse effects: constipation, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea

Serious effect: respiratory distress, pruritus and miosis

Patient teaching :

Take with prescription

Dosage to be calculated properly

Have more fluids to reduce the drymouth

Monitor for complication such as respiratory distress

2. ANTIMICROBIAL

Examples: penicillin, aminoglycosides, oflaxacin

Action : inhibits the cell wall synthesis, protein synthesis, nucliete activity and

Antimetabolite activity.

Uses: infection, prevents the growth of microorganism

Common effect: nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, diarrhea or constipation

Adverse effect: idiosyncratic reactions, anaphylaxis, severe allergy

Patient teaching: take dose appropriately, finish the course, don't hav compliance of drug, reduce antibiotic resistance by following the aseptic technique, vitamin c rich food to boost immunity.

3. BRONCHODILATORS

Examples: salbutamol, ipratopium, aclidinium

Action: relaxes the muscles of lungs by widening the airways which makes breathing easier

Uses: copd patients, asthma, tuberculosis

Adverse effects: insomnia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea

Serious effects: palpitations, arrthmia, tachycardia

Patient teaching: take as per order, monitor for heart rate and respiration, if palpitation occurs inform health care immediately.