Morphine classification (therapeutic and pharmacologic)
Thera - Opioid analgesic
Pharma - Opioid agonist
Morphine indications
Action of Morphine
Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alters the perception of and response to painful
stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression
Onset, peak, duration of PO Morphine
Onset - unknown
Peak - 60 min
Duration - 4–5 hr
Onset, peak, duration of IV Morphine
Onset - rapid
Peak - 20 min
Duration - 4–5 hr
Nursing considerations of Morphine
Assess level of consciousness, BP, pulse, and respirations before and
periodically during administration
Atrovastatin classifications (thera and pharma)
Thera - lipid-lowering agents
Pharma - HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Atrovasatin indications
Action of Atrovastatin
Inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, an enzyme
which is responsible for catalyzing an early step in the synthesis of cholesterol
Onset, peak, duration of PO Atrovastatin
Onset - unknown
Peak - unknown
Duration - 20–30 hr
Metoprolol classification (thera and pharma)
Thera -
Pharma -
Metoprolol indications
Action of Metoprolol
Blocks stimulation of beta1 (myocardial) -adrenergic receptors
Classification of Hydrochlorothiazide (thera and pharma)
Thera - antihypertensives, diuretics
Pharma - thiazide diuretics
Indications of Hydrochlorothiazide
- Treatment of edema associated with: HF, Renal dysfunction, Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid therapy, Estrogen therapy.
Action of Hydrochlorothiazide
Onset, peak, and duration of Hydrochlorothiazide
Onset - 2 hr
Peak - 3–6 hr
Duration - 6–12 hr
Nursing implications for Hydrochlorothiazide
Monitor BP, intake, output, and daily weight and assess feet, legs, and sacral area for edema daily
Classification of Furosemide (thera and pharma)
Thera - diuretics
Pharma - loop diuretics
Indications of Furosemide
Action of Furosemide
Onset, peak, and duration of PO Furosemide
Onset - 30–60 min
Peak - 1–2 hr
Duration - 6–8 hr
Onset, peak, and duration of IV Furosemide
Onset - 5 min
Peak - 30 min
Duration - 2 hr
Nursing implications of Furosemide