Discuss the pharmacology exam guide.

Pharmacology Final Exam RT Guide:

Monitoring levels of drugs that have a narrow therapeutic index

Sedatives & hypnotics (examples, differences, etc.)

Differentiate between alpha and beta receptors, and the benefits of selectivity over non-selectivity

Antibiotic allergy considerations

Different formulations of thyroid preparations

Insulin self-administration counseling

Fundamentals of antilipemic therapy and cholesterol

Antidepressant therapy and counseling

Nitrate formulations and their administration guidelines

Antidotes

Adverse effects associated with antidepressant therapy

Vitamins and minerals, the disease states associated with their deficiencies as well as symptoms

Medications used for the common cold, and the differences between formulations

Treatment of heart failure

Patient education strategies

Key terms

Treatment of diabetes and the role of the different medications in glycemic control

Antiemetics and their specific indications

Gastric acid control, differences between pharmacologic classes and how they work.

Rights of drug administration

Adverse effects associated with medications used for gastric acid control

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Interactions of herbal supplements

Antimalarial medications and their mechanism of action

Medications co-administered with other medications, and why

Mechanism of action of antilipemic medications

Major contraindications and black box warnings associated with immunosuppressant medications

Medications available in patch formulations, their indications, and specific counseling

Different classifications of pain and the medications that can be used for each

Treatment of constipation and diarrhea, and the differences between each class in each

Antifungals and their contraindications

Monitoring anticoagulant therapy

NSAIDs and acetaminophen, considerations and precautions

Role of body hormones