Virina, Wella S. BSN Ii Pharmacology Critical Thinking
Virina, Wella S. BSN Ii Pharmacology Critical Thinking
Virina, Wella S. BSN Ii Pharmacology Critical Thinking
BSN II
PHARMACOLOGY
Critical Thinking
You can take them in the morning, at meals, and at bedtime. When
you take them with food, you may have fewer side effects because
your body absorbs the drug slower.
Follow the label directions on how often to take it. The number of
doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and how
long you need to take the medication will depend on your condition.
Older people typically take lower doses. Ask your doctor what to do if
you miss a dose.
While you're taking a beta-blocker, you may need to check your pulse
every day. If it's slower than it should be, contact your doctor about
taking your beta-blocker that day.
1. How does pilocarpine differ from pyridostigmine? Explain.
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using eye
drops. Wait at least 15 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.
Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to
make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one
drop into the pouch. Let go of the eyelid and gently close your eyes.
Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply
gentle pressure for 1 to 2 minutes. This will prevent the medication
from draining out. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat
these steps for your other eye if so directed or if your dose is for more
than 1 drop.
Remove extra solution around the eye with a tissue and wash your
hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Do not rinse the
dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use.