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Pharmacology Final Exam Study Guide Describe what the nurse should advise the client who is having nausea and upset stomach from erythromycin. Take this medication with food Define the following ... words: Intrinsic effect Hormones, enzymes, growth factors, and other chemicals made by the body that change the activity of cells. Side effect Drug side effects are expected, are mild, and do not occur in all patients. Adverse effect A drug effect that is more severe than expected and has the potential to damage tissue or cause serious health problems. It may also be called a toxic effect or toxicity and usually requires intervention by the prescriber. Therapeutic effect Desired effect (main effect) of a drug on specific body cells or tissues; same as intended action. Describe foods need to be avoided while taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor). Foods with tyramine (Aged cheese, wine, cured meats); Processed food; aged food; anything that is found on pizza Identify medications that apply a protective coating to the stomach. Enteric Coating The drugs which most commonly cause stomach ulcers like aspirin, diclofenac and naproxen are frequently available with enteric coatings. Reversal agent for Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) [Show More]

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