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Pharmacology Final
Pharmacology Final Part 3
Question | Answer |
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What are the major side effects of narcotic analgesics? | Resp. depression, sedation, hypo-tension, NV |
When are narcotic analgesics contraindicated? | Head injury |
What are the major side effects of aspirin, or drugs containing aspirin? | Stomach upset, tinnitus, bruising |
When is aspirin contraindicated? | Bleeding, allergy Tylenol, or acetaminophen, |
What is the difference between a sedative and a hypnotic? | Sedative sedates a patient, calms and relaxes. Hypnotic induces sleep. |
Can alcohol be taken with sedatives? Hypnotics? Aspirin? Tylenol? | NO! |
Name a barbiturate used as a sedative/hypnotic | Phenobarbital, |
Name a nonbarbiturate used as a sedative/hypnotic | Restoril |
What are minor tranquilizers | Benzodiazepines |
Name 3 Benzodiazepines | Valium, Xanax, Ativan |
Major tranquilizers are used for what conditions? | Psychosis |
What are the major side effects major tranquilizers? | Parkinsonian symptoms. |
What are Parkinsonian symptoms? | Tremors, drooling, dysphagia. |
How are Parkinsonian symptoms treated? | Anticholinergic agents such as Cogentin |
What are the effects of drugs such as Soma and Flexeril? | Muscle relaxants |
How will the patient feel on Soma and Flexeril? | Drowsy |
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have serious interactions with? | Alcohol and anticoagulants |
tinnitus is a side effect for what drug? | NSAIDS |
What drug is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease | Fosamax or Actonel |