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Pharm test 2 random questions lilk8tob

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NSAIDs work by   Inhibiting the arachidonic pathway (the pathway that causes inflammation, pain and fever  
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Benefit of COX-2 inhibitors   These do not inhibit COX-1 activity (which normally maintains an intact GI mucosa)- GI ulceration is lessened  
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Aspirin's unique property   helps prevent platelet aggregation  
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Signs of chronic salicylism in adults   tinnitus and hearing loss  
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signs of chronic salicylism in children:   hyperventilation and CNS effects (dizziness, drowsiness, behavior changes)  
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Is a nonsalicylate NSAID overdose (non-aspirin) worse than a salicylate OD?   No, the symptoms are less dangerous in nonsalicylate OD  
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NSAIDs + alcohol =   increased GI bleeding  
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NSAIDS + anticoagulants =   increased bleeding tendencies, platelet inhibition  
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Aspirin & other salicylates + NSAIDS =   Increased GI toxicity w/ no therapeutic advantage  
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acetylsalicylic acid AKA:   Aspirin (ASA)  
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Only NSAID available in oral, opthalamic & parenteral dosage forms   Ketorolac (Toradol)  
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Gout is caused by   excessive uric acid prodiction, causing urate crystals to form in the joint & initiate an inflammatory response  
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how does allopurinol (Zyloprim) work?   prevents uric acid production (gout caused by excessive uric acid)  
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Side effects of allopurinol (Zyloprim) *antigout*   blood dyscrasias such as agranulocytosis (low WBC), aplastic anemia, and exfoliative dermatitis (fatal)  
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Patients at higher risk for allergic reactions to salicylates (aspirin)   asthma patients  
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Why not give aspirin to children under 12?   risk of Reye's syndrome ~ life-threatening encephalopathy, liver damage (occurs after chickenpox w/ aspirin)  
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Special considerations for allopurinol (Zyloprim)   Increase fluid intake to 3-4L/day, don't use alcohol or caffeine (these increase uric acid levels & decrease level of drug)  
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How do immunosuppressants work?   Selectively suppress certain T-lymphocyte cell lines, thereby preventing their involvement in the immune response  
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Indications for immunosuppressants (3)   prevention of organ rejection, rheumatid arthritis, MS  
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Contraindications for immunosuppressants   renal or hepatic failure, hypertension, current radiation therapy  
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Side effects of azathioprine and cyclosporine   blood dyscrasias, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity  
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side effects of muromonab-CD3   chest pain, chills, GI symptoms, flulike symptoms, fluid retention  
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immunosuppressants- check these functions:   renal and liver  
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lab values needed w/ cyclosporine   Hgb, Hct, WBC & platelet before, during and after therapy  
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Might need ____ while taking cyclosporine   antifungal for Candida infections of the oral cavity (check for white patches)  
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Antibiotics in the beta-lactam group   penicillins, cephalosporins  
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Sulfonamides are used primarily for:   Treatment of UTIs because they reach high kidney concentrations  
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Most common reaction to sulfonamides   delayed cutaneous reaction; fever followed by rash  
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Bactrim used for:   UTI's, respiratory infections, ear infections  
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Penicillins destroy: +/-   Gram + (very little effect on G-)  
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Most common allergic rxns to Penicillins   urticaria (hives), pruritus (itching) and angioedema  
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Important patient warning about penicillins:   decrease effectiveness of BC pills  
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Drug group closely related to Penicillins   cephalosporins  
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1st gen. cephalosporin effective against:   G+  
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2nd gen. cephalosporin effective against:   intermediate G+ and G-  
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3rd generation cephalosporin effective against   best G-, less G+ than 1st and 2nd generations  
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4th gen. cephalosporin effective against   strong G-, but better G+ than the 3rd generation  
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Important warning for patients on cephalosporins   Decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills  
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Cefazolin sodium (Ancef, Kefzol) effective against   G+  
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Which drug can pass through the meninges and diffuse into the CSF?   ceftriaxone (Rocephin) a cephalosporin  
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This drug increases the motility of the GI tract   Erythromycin (EryPed, EES) a macrolide  
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Causes tooth discoloration   Tetracycline  
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Tetracyclines are drugs of choice for:   chlamydia, mycoplasma, rickettsia  
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the "big guns" - bacteriocidal antibiotics that destroy bacteria (can't be given orally); are very potent, so are reserved for the more serious infections   Aminoglycosides  
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Aminoglycosides toxicities   ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity  
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blood tests to do while on aminoglycosides   BUN, creatitine  
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This drug can affect the cartilage development in children   Quinolones  
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Quinolones are used for:   UTI's, STD's, Anthrax, typhoid fever, lower resp., skin infections  
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Don't take these things while on Quinolones   antacids, iron or zinc  
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Kills difficult-to-kill bacteria, such as Pseudomonas   Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)  
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antibiotic of choice for treatment of MRSA infection   Vancomycin (Vancocin)  
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Vancomycin (Vancocin) is not effective against:   G-, fungi, or yeast  
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Side effects of vancomycin (Vancocin)   ototoxicity, neprhotoxicity, *need specific drug level in body  
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Redman's syndrome might occur with   Vancomycin  
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Symptoms of Redman's syndrome   low BP, flushing of neck and face  
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How do antiviral meds work?   interfere w/ viral replication  
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What are slow acetylators?   People with a genetic defect that causes a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize isoniazid (TB drug)  
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Isoniazid (INH) is metabolized in the :   liver  
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Don't mix Isoniazid (INH) and:   alcohol  
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Fungal infection is called   mycosis  
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antifungal drugs are hard on the   liver  
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antifungal that can pass into CSF   fluconazole (Diflucan)  
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do not take what with metronidazole (Flagyl)   alcohol  
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side effects of metronidazole (Flagyl) antiprotozoal   headache, dizziness, blurred vision, metallic tasts, abdominal cramps, dark urine, leukopenia, bone marrow depression, rash, flushing  
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Do not take Metronidazole when?   during 1st trimester of preg.  
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Mebendazole (Vermox) is used for   roundworm and a few types of tapeworm infections  
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Side effects of Mebendazole (Vermox)   myelosuppression (suppression of the bone marrow's production of blood cells and platelets), diarrhea, abdominal pain  
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Liver blood tests while on antifungals   ALT and AST  
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Must treat whole family with this drug   Mebendazole (Vermox) - antihelmintic  
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