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