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kduvall20

Pharmacology--Chapters 15 & 16

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Name the vitamins: vitamin A, D, C, K, E, B1, B2, B6, B5, Folic Acid, B12,
Name one source of vitamin A;and one deficiency: fish liver oils (cod liver); immune system deficiencies
Name one source of vitamin D; and one deficiency: ultraviolet radiation (sunshine); softening of bones
Name one source of vitamin K; and one deficiency: spinach; hemorrhagic tendency
Name one source of vitamin E; and one deficiency: wheat germ; no deficiencies have been identified
Name one source of vitamin B1; and one deficiency yeast, liver, and lean meat; inflammation of the peripheral nerves
Name one source of vitamin B2; and one deficiency: liver, kidney, milk; vascularization of the cornea
Name one source of vitamin B6; and one deficiency: meats, molasses; skin lesions
Name one source of vitamin B5; and one deficiency: vegetables, cereals; no deficiencies have been described
Name one source of vitamin B12; and one deficiency: animal tissue (liver); pernicious anemia
Name one source of Folic Acid; and one deficiency: green leafy vegetables; macrocytic anemia
Name one source of vitamin C; and one deficiency: citrus fruits; scurvy
Name three potassium drugs: slow-k, ten-k, k-dur 10
What is the definition of fiber? a food substance, found only plants,that is not digested by gastrointesinal enzymes
What does potassium do? maintains water and electrolyte concentrations within the body tissues and cells.
Define antibiotics: substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
What is a broad-spectrum antibiotic? an antibiotic that is effective against many microorganisms
What is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic? an antibiotic that is effective against only a few
Penicillan is derived from what? the penicillium mold
What type of penicillil was developed to better absorb orgally and also treats respiratory infections, cutaneous anthrax, ginivitis, and prevention of rheumatic fever recurrances?? penicillin V potassium
Also derived originally from a mold is what? cephalosporins
These agents are effective against organisms such as streptococci and some strains of staphylococci: first generation cephalosporins
In addition to activity against strep and staph, these agents are also effective against Haemophilus influenza: second generation cephalosporins
This group is less effective against the strep and pneumococci, but more effective against the gram-negative invaders of the gastrointestinal and urinary tract. Reserved for serious infections third generation cephalosporins
Only one of these agents is available at present; Cefepime (Maxipime) is used to treat urinary tract infections, including those associated with pyelonephritis fourth generation cephalosporins
This is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against many organisms, particulary those infecting the respiratory system and soft tissues tetracyclines
Tetracycline are used principally in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible ______,______, and ________: rickettsia, chlamydia, and mycoplasma
Name three examples of tetracyclines: declomycin, vibramycin, minocin
This drug is often used in penicillil-sensitive patiens; effective against gram-possitive cocci, and gram-positive bacilli erythromycin
Name two examples of antibiotics that work semi-synthetic: amoxil and augmentin
Crotamiton (Eurax) is used for the treatment of what? scabies
Lindane (Kwell) is used for the treatment of what? can be used as shampoo for head lice or as an application to the whole body for scabies
Permethrin topical cream (Anticin, Elimite) is used for the treatment of what? effective against scabies when applied as a skin cream
Tetracyclines are also known as what? macrolides
Give examples of what tetracyclines treat: acne vulgaris, acute bronchitis, chlamydia, gonhorrea, conjunctivitis, H pylori
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