NUR 243 (NUR243)

NUR 243 - Pharm Exam 4 Study Guide. Last document update:   ago

NUR 243 - Pharm Exam 4 Study Guide/NUR 243 - Pharm Exam 4 Study Guide. Fluoroquinolones ● Broad spectrum agents with multiple applications ● MOA: disrupt DNA replication and cell division ● Can be administered PO or IV ● Resistance to staph aureus (cellulitis as result of staph aureus pt won’t be put on fluoroquinolones) ● Resistance to gonorrhea - not recommended for use against this infection ● Therapeutic uses: ○ Ophthalmic infections ○ Infections of bone, joints, a...

NUR 243 - Exam 1 Pharm Study Guide. Last document update:   ago

NUR 243 - Exam 1 Pharm Study Guide/NUR 243 - Exam 1 Pharm Study Guide. 4 Basic Terms:  Drug: any chemical that can affect living processes  Pharmacology: study of drugs and their interactions with living systems  Clinical Pharmacology: study of drugs in humans  Therapeutics: the use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or prevent pregnancy o The medical use of drugs o Therapeutic objective of drug therapy: provide maximum benefit with minimal harm