EDUCATOR
IMPLEMENTATION
GUIDE
Pharmacology Made Easy® 2.0
Pharmacology Made Easy® 2.0
Educator Implementation Guide
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Pharmacology Made Easy® 2.0
Table of Contents
Description................................................................................................... 1
Features....................................................................................................... 1
Benefits........................................................................................................ 3
Recommended Use...................................................................................... 4
Implementation Strategies.......................................................................... 4
Examples of Student Learning Activities..................................................... 6
Recommended Time Spent......................................................................... 6
Product Support........................................................................................... 6
Technical Requirements .............................................................................. 7
Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 Module Outline........................................... 8
Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 Content Outline.......................................... 9
References................................................................................................. 20
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Pharmacology Made Easy® 2.0 
Description
Pharmacology Made Easy® 2.0 is an audiovisual, interactive, media-rich,
online tutorial designed to help students learn about pharmacology and drugs
given in practice. The tutorial contains 12 modules with about 200 prototype
drugs addressed. Each module focuses on drugs that relate to a body system and
contains detailed drug information related to the drugs’ use in the management of
alterations in health.
Features
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NEW: Introduction to Pharmacology module
Each module begins with a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of
the body system of focus.
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Drugs are presented by category for easier learning.
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Each category focuses on a prototype drug.
Dynamic presentation of media-rich pharmacology content
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Rich media and animations are included to enhance learning.
Navigation is easy to use.
Extensive use of images and illustrations help explain and
illustrate concepts.
Narration teaches proper pronunciation of the names of drugs.
Drug information tables address:
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Therapeutic effects
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Side and adverse effects
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Interventions
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Administration
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Patient instructions
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Contraindications
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Precautions
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Food and drug interactions
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Drug information tables are printable. (Look under the Resources icon in
the modules.)
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Drug-related safety alerts
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Drug therapy across the lifespan
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Guidelines for patient education
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Videos that simulate providers interacting with patients focus on the clinical
application of drug information.
10-item drills at the conclusion of each module reinforce content and
enhance learning.
Flag for Review feature on module tests allows student to skip a question
and go back to it later with no penalty.
25-item NCLEX-style tests provided at the end of each module assesses
knowledge acquisition.
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Rationales provided for both correct and incorrect answer choices.
Individual and group reports can be generated.
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Tests – Time spent and percent correct
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Modules – Time spent and dates accessed
The Critical Thinking Guide is a quick reference tool that is available
within every module. (Look for the Critical Thinking Guide icon.) It presents
the essential elements of the ATI Helix of Success. It reviews:
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Knowledge and clinical judgment
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Priority setting frameworks
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Critically reading test items
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Benefits
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Promotes student success in nursing education (traditional, online)
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Introduces drug categories and drugs, as well as reviews related
disease processes
Teaches all students to:
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Monitor for the expected therapeutic effects of drugs.
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Understand the pharmacologic action of drugs.
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Anticipate common side and adverse effects of drugs.
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Provide needed patient education regarding prescribed drugs.
Avoid giving drugs to patients who could be harmed by
their use.
Recognize potential interactions that can cause adverse and
even life-threatening effects.
Provides a quick review of drugs for students outside of their
pharmacology course
Drug tables provide a quick reference tool for the prototype drugs.
Drug tables can be used to prepare for drug administration
during clinical.
Promotes student success on the NCLEX
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Apply drug knowledge and use proper technique during
drug administration.
Provides an excellent review of the most common categories of drugs
and their prototype
Promotes success in nursing practice
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Provides an excellent resource for practicing nurses and students in
graduate nurse programs
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Supports faculty instructional strategies
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Easy-to-understand and attention-catching format with audiovisual
and interactive media
Provides initial learning, in-time learning, and content review
Can be used for independent study or as an adjunct to a traditional or
online pharmacology course
Selected modules or categories of drugs can be assigned as an adjunct
to lecture in any course.
Recommended Use
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Lecture aid
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Classroom discussion
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Independent study
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Preparation for faculty-prepared pharmacology exam
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Preparation for standardized pharmacology exam
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Preparation for clinical practice
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Clinical post-conference
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Remediation activity
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Preparation for NCLEX and other certification exams
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Preparation for initial position post-graduation
Implementation Strategies
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Review Introduction to Pharmacology module at the beginning of a
pharmacology course.
Use other modules during pharmacology course to support didactic content.
Assign students modules/drug categories to review prior to
pharmacology class.
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Provide students with a clinical scenario, and have them identify potential
drugs for the client and related information.
Develop a quiz-style game using categories of drugs, and have groups of
students compete against each other.
Develop a “What’s My Drug” game by giving a student a drug’s name or drug
table and having other students ask “Yes” or “No” questions in an attempt to
guess the name of the drug.
Cut out the boxes of selected drug tables, and have a group of students
attempt to reassemble them.
Role play the emergency care provided to a patient who is in
anaphylactic shock.
Have small groups of students plot a graph of the onset, peak, and duration
times of various types of insulin.
Using the Internet, have students make a list of foods and drugs to be
avoided by patients on MAO inhibitors.
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Discuss provided safety alerts with students during in-class discussions.
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Assign students drugs for which to identify additional safety alerts.
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Have students role play patient teaching about assigned drugs with each
other in class.
Review the drills located at the end of each module as a formative evaluation
of student knowledge.
Foster rich in-class discussion by viewing video case studies in class
with students.
Require completion of modules as a content review prior to
in‑class examinations.
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Assign module tests as practice or graded exams.
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Use as a remediation tool for at-risk students in a pharmacology course.
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Assign modules related to body systems and disorders being studied in
other courses.
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Arrange with learning lab personnel for the time and equipment necessary
to practice administration of selected drugs.
Showcase a selected drug or drug category during a clinical post-conference.
Use the “Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 Content Outline” to assign drugs for
review in each course throughout the curriculum.
Examples of Student Learning Activities
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Review categories of drugs prescribed to assigned patients prior to giving
drugs during patient care.
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Print off drug tables as a quick reference guide.
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Prepare for patient care by reviewing the safety alerts for safety warnings.
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Remediate drug administration following an unsuccessful lab demonstration.
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Review modules, and take module tests prior to taking ATI Pharmacology
and Comprehensive Predictor Assessments.
Review modules, and take module tests prior to taking the NCLEX and other
certification exams.
Recommended Time Spent
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Refer to the Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 Module Outline to determine the
recommended amount of time for a student to spend on each module.
Completing an assessment at the end of a module will require an additional
30 to 45 minutes.
Product Support
At ATI, we pride ourselves on timely and effective support to meet your needs.
Please contact us at 800-667-7531 if you need assistance with this product.
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Technical Requirements
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For optimal testing experience, we recommend a wired network connection.
Direct links to downloads for starred (*) programs are provided in the bottom
right-hand corner of the ATI Student/Faculty Home Page under “Technical
Requirements.”
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Silverlight 4 or higher*
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Adobe Acrobat Reader X or higher*
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Adobe Flash Player 11 or higher*
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Windows XP, Vista, or 7
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Internet Explorer 8 or higher; 9.0 recommended*
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Mozilla Firefox 14 or higher*
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or higher
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Mozilla Firefox 14 or higher*
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Safari 5 or higher*
Session time-out counter
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Your browser must allow status bar updates via script for a session
time-out counter to be visible.
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Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 Module Outline
Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0
Modules
Introduction
(1 hour)
Neurological System (2 Parts)
(3 hours)
Musculoskeletal System
(2 hours)
Respiratory System
(1½ hours)
Cardiovascular System
(4 hours)
Hematologic System
(2 hours)
Gastrointestinal System
(2 hours)
Reproductive and Genitourinary System
(2½ hours)
Endocrine System
(2½ hours)
Immune System
(2½ hours)
Pain and Inflammation
(3½ hours)
Infection
(1½ hours)
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10-item drills
25-item test
20-item drills
50-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
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25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
10-item drills
25-item test
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Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 Content Outline
Module 1 – Introduction to Pharmacology
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Introduction
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Drug categories
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Generic vs. trade or brand name
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Prescription vs. nonprescription
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Pharmaceutics
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Expected pharmacological action and therapeutic uses
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Side and adverse effects
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Tolerance, cumulative effects, and toxicity
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Precautions and contraindications
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Drug-drug and drug-food interactions
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Drug therapy across the lifespan
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Patient instructions
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Summary
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Drills
Module 2 – Neurological System (Part 1)
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Central nervous system depressants
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Drug therapy for sleep disorders
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Benzodiazepine – temazepam (Restoril)
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Non-benzodiazepine – zolpidem (Ambien)
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Drug therapy for muscle spasms
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Centrally acting muscle relaxants – baclofen (Lioresal)
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Peripherally acting muscle relaxants – dantrolene (Dantrium)
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Drug therapy for seizure disorders
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Hydantoins – phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Iminostilbenes – carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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Valproic acid – valproic acid (Depakote, Depacon, Depakene)
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Other new drugs for seizure disorders
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Drug therapy that supports anesthesia
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Local anesthesia – lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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General anesthesia/barbiturates – sodium thiopental (Pentothal)
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General anesthesia/benzodiazepine – midazolam (Versed)
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General anesthesia/opioid – fentanyl (Sublimaze)
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CNS stimulants
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Drug therapy for ADHD and narcolepsy
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Amphetamines – amphetamine and dextroamphetamine sulfate
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Methylphenidate – methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
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Non-amphetamine – modafinil (Provigil)
Chemical support of neuronal function
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Drug therapy for Parkinson’s disease
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Dopamine-replacement drugs – levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)
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Direct-acting dopamine receptor agonists – pramipexole
(Mirapex)
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Indirect-acting dopamine receptor agonists/MAOs – selegiline
(Eldepryl, Zelapar ODT)
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Drug therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
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Cholinesterase inhibitors – donepezil (Aricept, Aricept ODT)
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NMDA receptor antagonist – memantine (Namenda)
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Drug that treat multiple sclerosis
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Immunomodulators – Interferon beta-1a (Avonex, Rebif),
Interferon beta 1b (Betaseron)
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Drug that treat migraine headaches
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Serotonin agonists – sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Summary
Drills
Case study
Module 2 – Neurological System (Part 2)
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Psychotherapeutic drugs
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Drug therapy for anxiety disorders
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Benzodiazepines – diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax)
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Non-benzodiazepines – buspirone (BuSpar)
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Drug therapy for depression
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Tricyclic antidepressants – amitriptyline (Elavil)
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SSRIs – fluoxetine (Prozac)
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SNRIs – venlafaxine (Effexor)
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MAOIs – phenelzine (Nardil)
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Atypical antidepressants – bupropion HCL (Wellbutrin)
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Drug therapy for bipolar disorder
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Lithium – lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithobid)
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Antiepileptic drugs (AED) – valproic acid (Depakote)
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Drug therapy for schizophrenia
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Conventional antipsychotics – chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
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Atypical antipsychotics – risperidone (Risperdal)
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Autonomic nervous system drugs
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Drug therapy for glaucoma
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Beta adrenergic blocker – betaxolol (Betoptic), timolol
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Cholinergic agonists – pilocarpine (Pilocar, Isopto Carpine)
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Cholinesterase inhibitors – echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide)
Summary
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Case study Module 3 – Musculoskeletal System
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
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DMARD I – methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
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DMARD II – etanercept (Enbrel)
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Drug therapy for osteoporosis
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SERMs – raloxifene (Evista)
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Bisphosphonates – alendronate (Fosamax)
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Calcitonin – calcitonin-salmon (Calcimar, Miacalcin)
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Calcium supplements – calcium citrate (Citracal), calcium carbonate
(Tums)
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Drug therapy for myasthenia gravis
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Cholinesterase inhibitors – neostigmine (Prostigmin), pyridostigmine
(Mestinon)
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Drugs with neuromuscular blocking effects
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Neuromuscular blocking agents – succinylcholine (Anectine)
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Summary
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Drills
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Case study
Module 4 – Respiratory System
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for airflow disorders
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Beta2-adrenergic agonists – albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
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Inhaled anticholinergics – ipratropium (Atrovent, Atrovent HFA)
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Methylxanthines – theophylline (Theo-24, Theolair, Theochron)
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Glucocorticoids
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Inhalation – beclomethasone dipropionate (QVAR)
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Nasal – beclomethasone (Beconase AQ)
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Mast cell stabilizers – cromolyn (Intal)
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Leukotriene modifiers – montelukast (Singulair)
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Drug therapy for upper respiratory disorders – allergic rhinitis
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H1-receptor antagonists
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Sedating antihistamines – diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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Nonsedating antihistamines – cetirizine (Zyrtec)
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Sympathomimetics
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Decongestants – phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Drug therapy for upper respiratory disorders – cough
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Antitussives
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Opioid – codeine
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Nonopioid – dextromethorphan (Benylin)
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Expectorants – guaifenesin (Mucinex, Humibid)
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Mucolytics – acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Summary
Drills
Case study
Module 5 – The Cardiovascular System
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Introduction
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Drug therapy for hypertension
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RAAS Suppressants
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ACE inhibitors – captopril (Capoten)
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ARBs – losartan (Cozaar)
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Aldosterone antagonists – eplerenone (Inspra)
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Direct renin inhibitors – aliskiren (Tekturna)
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Calcium channel blockers – nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
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Sympatholytics
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Alpha1 adrenergic blockers – doxazosin (Cardura)
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Beta adrenergic blockers – atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol
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Adrenergic neuron blockers – reserpine (Serpalan, Reserpine)
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Centrally acting alpha2 agonists – clonidine (Catapres)
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Loop diuretics – furosemide (Lasix)
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Cardiac glycosides – digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Sympathomimetics – dobutamine (Dobutrex)
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors – milrinone (Primacor)
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Antianginals
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Nitrates – nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid),
isosorbide (Isordil, Ismo)
Drug therapy for cardiac dysrhythmias
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Class I/sodium channel blockers
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Class IB – lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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Class II/beta adrenergic blockers – propranolol (Inderal)
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Class III/potassium channel blockers – amiodarone (Cordarone)
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Class IV/calcium channel blockers – verapamil (Calan)
Summary
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Case study
Module 6 – The Hematologic System
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for anemia
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Iron deficiency anemia – iron freparations – ferrous sulfate (Feosol),
iron dextran (INFeD)
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Pernicious anemia – vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin (Nascobal,
Cyanoject)
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Megaloblastic (macrocytic) anemia – folic acid (Folacin)
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Drug therapy for bleeding disorders
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Hemophilia
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Factor VIII – plasma-derived (Hemofil-M) or recombinant factor
VIII (Advate)
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Factor IX – plasma-derived (AlphaNine SD) or recombinant
factor IX (BeneFix)
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Desmopressin – desmopressin (DDAVP, Stimate)
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Drug therapy to prevent and dissolve thrombi
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Anticoagulants
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Factor Xa inhibitor – enoxaparin (Lovenox)
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Vitamin K inhibitor – warfarin (Coumadin)
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Antiplatelets
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ADP Inhibitors – clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Thrombolytics – alteplase (Activase)
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Drug therapy the supports hematopoiesis
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Erythropoietic growth factor – epoetin alpha (Epogen, Procrit)
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Leukopoietic growth factor – filgrastim (Neupogen)
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Thrombopoietic growth factors – oprelvekin (Neumega)
Summary
Drills
Case study
Module 7 – The Gastrointestinal System
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for peptic ulcers
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Histamine2-receptor antagonists – ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac)
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Proton pump inhibitors – omeprazole (Prilosec)
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Mucosal protectant – sucralfate (Carafate)
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Antacids – aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
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Prostaglandin E analog – misoprostol (Cytotec)
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Antibiotics – amoxicillin (Amoxil), metronidazole (Flagyl), tetracycline
(Sumycin)
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Drug therapy for nausea
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Serotonin antagonists – ondansetron (Zofran)
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Dopamine antagonists – prochlorperazine (Compazine)
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Antihistamines – dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
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Prokinetic – metoclopramide (Reglan)
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Drug therapy for constipation
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Fiber supplements – psyllium (Metamucil)
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Stool softeners – docusate sodium (Colace), docusate sodium and
senna (Peri-Colace)
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Stimulant laxatives – bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
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Drug therapy for diarrhea
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Opioids – diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil), loperamide
(Imodium)
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Drug therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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5-HT3 serotonin receptor blocker – alosetron (Lotronex)
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Selective chloride channel activator – lubiprostone (Amitiza)
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Drug therapy for inflammatory bowel disease
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5-aminosalicylates – sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
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Immunosuppressants – azathioprine (Imuran)
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Case study
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Female reproductive drugs
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Estrogen and progesterone hormones
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Drug therapy for contraception and premenstrual
syndrome (PMS)
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Oral contraceptives – ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone
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Estrogen HRT
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Oral – conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin)
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Transdermal – estradiol (Estraderm)
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Intravaginal – estradiol (Vagifem, Estrace Vaginal
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Estrogen and progesterone HRT
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Oral – conjugated estrogen and
medroxyprogesterone acetate (Prempro)
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Transdermal – estradiol and norethindrone acetate
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GnRH agonist – leuprolide (Lupron, Lupron Depot)
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Progesterone – medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera)
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LH and FSH stimulant – clomiphene (Clomid)
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Ovulation stimulant – hCG (Choron 10)
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Hyperprolactinemia inhibitor – cabergoline (Dostinex)
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Oxytocics
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Oxytocin – oxytocin (Pitocin)
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Ergot alkaloids – methylergonovine (Methergine)
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Synthetic prostaglandin – dinoprostone (Cervidil)
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Drug therapy that stops uterine contractions
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Beta2-adrenergic agonists – terbutaline (Brethine)
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Male reproductive drugs
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Testosterone – testosterone (Androderm, Delatestryl)
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Drug therapy for benign prostatic hypertrophy and
outflow disorders
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5-alpha reductase inhibitor – finasteride (Propecia, Proscar)
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Alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonists – tamsulosin
(Flomax)
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Drug therapy for erectile dysfunction
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PDE5 inhibitor – sildenafil (Viagra)
Urinary tract drugs
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Drug therapy for urinary incontinence/over-active bladder
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Anticholinergics – oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan)
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Drug therapy for urinary retention
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Cholinergics – bethanechol (Urecholine)
Summary
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Case study
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Module 9 – The Endocrine System
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for diabetes mellitus
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Oral hypoglycemics
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Sulfonylureas – glipizine (Glucotrol)
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Meglitinides – repaglinide (Prandin)
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Biguanides – metformin (Glucophage)
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Thiazolidinediones – rosiglitazone (Avandia)
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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors – acarbose (Precose)
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Gliptins – sitagliptin (Januvia)
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Injectable hypoglycemics
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Insulin – lispro (Humalog), Regular (Humulin R), NPH
(Humulin N), insulin glargine (Lantus)
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Amylin mimetics – pramlintide (Symlin)
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Incretin mimetics – exenatide (Byetta)
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Hyperglycemics – glucagon (GlucaGen)
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Drug therapy for thyroid disorders
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Thyroid replacements – levothyroxine (Synthroid)
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Antithyroid drugs
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Propylthiouracil – propylthiouracil (PTU)
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Radioactive iodine – iodine-131 (131I, Iodotope)
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Drug therapy for hypothalamic disorders
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Growth hormone – somatropin (Genotropin, Nutropin, Humatrope,
Serostim)
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Antidiuretic hormone – desmopressin (DDAVP, Stimate, Minirin )
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Drug therapy for adrenal disorders
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Glucocorticoids – hydrocortisone (Hydrocortone, Solu-Cortef)
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Mineralocorticoids – fludrocortisone (Florinef)
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Case study
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy to prevent disease
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Childhood vaccines
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Adult and older adult vaccines
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Drug therapy for cancer
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Cytotoxic drugs
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Folic acid analog – methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
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Pyrimidine analog – cytarabine (Cytosar-U, DepoCyt)
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Purine analogs – mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
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Alkylating agents
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Nitrogen mustards – cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
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Nitrosoureas – carmustine (BiCNU)
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Platinum compounds – cisplatin (Platinol-AQ)
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Antitumor antibiotics
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Anthracyclines – doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Doxil)
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Antimitotics
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Vinca alkaloid – vincristine (Oncovin)
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Taxanes – paclitaxel (Taxol)
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Topoisomerase inhibitors – topotecan (Hycamtin)
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Hormonal agents
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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists – leuprolide (Lupron,
Lupron Depot)
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Androgen receptor blockers – flutamide (Eulexin)
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Estrogen receptor blockers – tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
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Aromatase inhibitors – anastrozole (Arimidex)
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Monoclonal antibody – trastuzumab (Herceptin)
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Biologic response modifiers
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Interferon – interferon alfa-2a (Roferon-A), interferon alfa-2b
(Intron A)
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Targeted antineoplastic drugs
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BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor – imatinib (Gleevec)
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Drug therapy for HIV
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Antiretrovirals
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Viral entry blockers
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Entry and infusion inhibitors – enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
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CCR5 antagonist – maraviroc (Selzentry)
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Enzyme inhibitors
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Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) –
zidovudine (Retrovir)
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Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) –
delavirdine (Rescriptor)
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Integrase inhibitor – raltegravir (Isentress)
Protease inhibitors (PIs) – ritonavir (Norvir)
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Module 11 – Pain & Inflammation
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for pain
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Nonopioid analgesics
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NSAIDs (COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors) – aspirin, ibuprofen
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NSAIDs (COX-2 inhibitor) – celecoxib (Celebrex)
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Acetaminophen – acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Centrally acting nonopiods – tramadol (Ultram)
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Opioid analgesics
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Opioid agonists – morphine
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Opioid agonist-antagonists – butorphanol (Stadol), pentazocine
(Talwin)
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Opioid antagonists – naloxone (Narcan)
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Drug therapy for inflammation
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Uricosurics (fout) – allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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Glucocorticoids – prednisone (Deltasone)
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Case study
Module 12 – Infection
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Introduction – definitions, A&P, common disorders
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Drug therapy for bacterial infections
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Drugs that interfere with cell wall synthesis
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Penicillins – amoxicillin (Amoxil), amoxicillin and clavulanic
acid (Augmentin)
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Cephalosporins – cephalexin (Keflex)
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Monobactams – aztreonam (Azactam)
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Carbapenem – imipenem and cilastatin (Primaxin)
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Vancomycin – vancomycin (Vancocin)
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Antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis
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Tetracyclines – tetracycline (Sumycin)
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Macrolides – erythromycin (E-Mycin)
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Aminoglycosides – gentamicin (Garamycin)
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Drugs that inhibit DNA replication or cell division
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Fluoroquinolones – ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
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Drug therapy for urinary tract and other bacterial infections
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Drugs that inhibit folic acid synthesis
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Sulfonamides – trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim,
Septra)
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Urinary tract antiseptics – nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
Drug therapy for tuberculosis
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Antimicobacterials – isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid-IM form), rifampin
(Rifadin)
Drug therapy for parasitic infections
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Antiparasitics – metronidazole (Flagyl), chloroquine (Aralen)
Drug therapy for fungal infections
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Antifungals
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Polyene antibiotics – amphotericin B (Fungizone)
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Azoles – ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Drug therapy for viral infections
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Antivirals – acyclovir (Zovirax)
Summary
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