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Docmoates: NCLEX nursing pharmacology monographs — batch import
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''Nursing pharmacology study reference (NCLEX-style monograph). Numeric values are standard teaching ranges for study and '''must be verified against current manufacturer labeling before clinical use'''. This is educational content, not prescribing guidance.''<br />
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'''Tirzepatide''' (brand names Mounjaro, Zepbound) &mdash; Antidiabetic, weight management; Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist.<br />
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== Identification ==<br />
* '''Therapeutic class:''' Antidiabetic, weight management.<br />
* '''Pharmacologic class:''' Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist.<br />
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== Pharmacology ==<br />
* '''Mechanism of action:''' Activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors for strong glucose-lowering and appetite-reducing effects.<br />
* '''Onset / peak / duration:''' Weekly SubQ; effect builds over titration.<br />
* '''Half-life / therapeutic level:''' Half-life about 5 days; no routine level.<br />
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== Clinical use ==<br />
* '''Indications:''' Type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro), chronic weight management (Zepbound).<br />
* '''Usual dose, route, frequency:''' SubQ 2.5 mg weekly, titrated up to 15 mg weekly.<br />
* '''Maximum dose / adjustments:''' Titrate every 4 weeks for tolerance.<br />
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== Safety ==<br />
* '''Contraindications:''' Medullary thyroid carcinoma history, MEN 2.<br />
* '''Black box warning:''' Thyroid C-cell tumor risk (rodents).<br />
* '''Interactions:''' Delayed gastric emptying, insulin and secretagogues; may reduce oral contraceptive effectiveness (counsel on backup method).<br />
* '''Pregnancy / lactation:''' Discontinue.<br />
* '''High-alert:''' No.<br />
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== Adverse effects ==<br />
* '''Common side effects:''' Nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, constipation.<br />
* '''Serious effects to report:''' Pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe GI symptoms.<br />
* '''Antidote / reversal:''' None.<br />
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== Nursing process ==<br />
* '''Assessment before administration:''' Thyroid and pancreatitis history, contraception in those who can become pregnant.<br />
* '''Interventions during therapy:''' Titrate slowly; rotate sites.<br />
* '''Monitor:''' A1c, weight, GI tolerance.<br />
* '''Evaluation / expected outcome:''' Glycemic control and significant weight loss.<br />
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== Patient teaching ==<br />
* '''Patient teaching:''' Weekly same-day injection; use backup contraception during titration.<br />
* '''Notify provider if:''' Severe abdominal pain, neck lump.<br />
* '''Administration tips:''' SubQ; rotate sites.<br />
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