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A reactive site on the surface of cells/tissue Receptor.
Transport of drug in blood to site of action Distribution.
When a drug is mostly absorbed by the GI tract and filtered by the liver, the loss is called First-Pass effect
Best drug to offer pregnant pt with heartburn Tums
When administering ear drops to a child < 3 yrs: pull pinna down/back
Class of scheduled drug with no medicinal use and usually causes severe dependence C1.
Common name of a drug Generic
Herb used to help during menopause Black Cohosh
St. John’s Wort is usually used for Depression.
The most abused legal drug ETOH.
An opioid antagonist Narcan
Antidote for Benzo’s Romazicon
Name for legal drug derived from marijuana Marinol
Pain relieving substance released by the body Endorphins.
Opioid prototype Morphine
Opioid anti-diarrheal Lomotil [Paregoric].
Name an anti-tussive opioid Codeine
Name an oral synthetic analgesic Ultram
One of the four opioid antagonists Nubain, Stadol, Talwin, Buprenex
Class for Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft SSRI
Antidepressants will block re-uptake of Serotonin and Norepinephrine
Pt’s who take MAOI’s should avoid Trimine
You should inform pt’s taking Depakane capsules that they should not Chew or break. [Due to oral irritation].
Pt’s taking Lithium should be assess for adequate function of kidneys [renal].
What is prototype for atypical anti-psychotics Clozapine
When giving Ritalin to kids, parents should be advised to monitor for growth suppression.
What can pt’s taking Xenical expect [besides fear of coughing or sneezing]: fatty stools.
Drug given to neonates suffering from apnea Caffeine
Pt’s allergic to PCN are also allergic to Cephalosporins.
Drug for Otitis Media in children Amoxicillin or Ampicillin
Drug of choice for PNX and Resp Infections Zithromax.
What generation of cephalosporins will penetrate the CNS [cross the BBB]: What generation of cephalosporins will penetrate the CNS [cross the BBB]: Third and Fourth Generation.
A drug that interferes with most every other drug that must be taken 1hr before or after other drugs because it interferes with absorption Antacids
Drugs not given to children <8yrs due to effects on tooth enamel Tetracycline
Class of drugs requiring peak/trough levels Aminoglycocides
Drug of choice to combat MRSA Vancomycin
Drug of choice for tx of HIV AZT
PEP stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis [actually Post Exposure Chemo-prophylaxis].
Drug used mostly for Influenza A and B Tamiflu.
Drug for tx of oral candidas Nystatin
Two main drugs for tx of TB INH and Rifampin
Drug primarily used for tx of Malaria and sometimes leg cramps Quinadine.
DPT is administered/injected by which route IM.
Synergist is used for tx of RSV.
Pt’s should not take flu shots if allergic to : Eggs.
Neupogen is used to : increase WBC,
Epogen is used to increase RBC
Vitamin used in the tx of high cholesterol Niacin. [or vitamin B-3]
Most common SE of Zocor : Muscle pain, esp. skeletal muscle
Best time to administer –statins Bedtime. [QHS
Anticoagulants are use to prevent Clots.
Blood test used to determine appropriate heparin level PTT [partial thromboplastin time.]
Drug used for long-term prevention of MI/Stroke ASA.
Antidote for Tylenol OD Mucomyst.
Drug class for Bumex and Lasix Loop Diuretics
Drug class for Aldactone K+ sparing Diuretics
Osmotic Diuretic useful for decreasing ICP and blood volume Mannitol.
Know yer K+ levels? 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Most common ACE for slowing chronic renal failure Capoten, Captopril
A Vitamin-D supplement is Calcitriol. [think calcium/calcitriol.]
Kayexalate is used to Decrease K+ Levels
This antacid type causes constipation Calcium. [think calcium/constipate.]
This type of antacid is meant to avoid both diarrhea and constipation [Aluminum/Calcium].
A PREV-PAC consists of: Prevacid, Biaxin, Amoxicillin. [for H-Pylori].
This drug is used to prevent ASA & NSAID-induced ulcerations Cytotec.
This H-2 Receptor Blocker causes drug interactions, confusion, etc Tagamet.
Colace is this class drug Surfactant Laxative. [stool softener].
This drug for diarrhea can cause constipation: Kaopectate.
If allergic to ASA and having diarrhea, do not take Pepto-Bismol
This laxative is used to decrease the levels of ammonia in the blood Lactulose. [for liver failure, it draws ammonia into the intestine from the blood].
This suppository is safe for kids : Glycerin
A drug good for N/V and esp. motion sickness Scopolamine.
This drug is good for Vertigo Antivert.
This drug is given before bowel surgery Neomycin
A class of drug that relaxes smooth muscles in the BRONCHIOLES Bronchodilators [spec. Beta-2 agonist bronchodilators.]
Drug of choice, 1st line for asthma, admin. SQ Epinephrine.
This is a class of anti-inflammatory drugs Corticosteroids.
This class of drugs relaxes smooth muscle in the BRONCHUS Xanthines.
Increased doses of Aminophylline are usually required with Smokers.
H-1 Receptor blockers are given for allergies
H-2 Receptor blockers given for over-production or control of gastric acid.
1st Generation antihistamines: Phenergan, Benedryl, Dimetapp, Tavist, Vistaril, Periactin, Antivert. [LEAST effective.].
SE of 1st generation antihistamines Drowsiness. [do not drive or operate heavy machinery].
2nd Generation antihistamines are Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra
Expectorants are used for Cough
Decongestants used to Decrease nasal stuffiness, etc
Class of drugs that decrease the viscosity of mucus Mucolytics. [Muco=mucus / lytic=breaks down].
Myotics are used to constrict the pupils
Drug placed in eyes to detect lesions or foreign bodies fluorescein. [it stains problem areas fluorescent under a black light {Wood’s Light}].
Drying agent eardrops usually used by: Swimmers, to combat ‘swimmer’s ear’
Otic anesthetics that contain Benzocaine should not be used with Sulfonamides
This drug softens earwax Cerumenex.
Use this antiseptic for cleaning trach tubes, ears, etc Peroxide
Drug cream used to as an antibiotic on burns Silvadene
Use this class drug for psoriasis to loosen and remove dead/dry skin emollients and lubricants.
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