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Final Exam Study Guide

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Primary organ used to metabolize medications?   Liver  
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Primary organ used to eliminate medications from the body?   Kidney  
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Where does an adrenergic medication work?   It works on nerve fibers that are stimulated by norepinephrine (NE) or epinephrine-Nerves of the Sympathetic Branch of the CNS.  
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Where does a cholinergic medication work?   It works on nerve fibers that are stimulated by acetylcholine (ACh)-Nerves of the parasympathetic Branch of the CNS.  
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How does a Sympathomimetic medication work?   It enhances the adrenergic response of the sypathetic nerves.  
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How does a Parasympatholytic medication work?   It blocks the cholinergic response of the parasympathetic nerves.  
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What is an Orphan drug?   A drug that is developed for a rare disease that may not recover the cost of development.  
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What are the three phases of drug action?   Pharmaceutical-Dosage/Administration Pharmacokinetic-Absorption/Metabolism/Elimination Pharmacodynamic-Targets site/Effects  
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What are the advantages of the inhalation route of drug administration?   -Smaller doses -Fewer/less severe side effects -Rapid onset -Targeted to the respiratory sys. -Painless -Safer -Convenient  
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What is the Therapeutic Index?   The difference between therapeutic and toxic concentrations of a drug.  
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What is the difference between Affinity and Efficacy?   Affinity is attraction. Efficacy is the ability to produce a desired effect.  
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What is Tachyphylaxis?   Diminishing responsiveness to a drug after routine usage.  
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What is a Corticosteroid?   It is an anti-inflammatory drug which inhibits the activity and number of inflammitory cells. Commonly used for asthma, COPD and rhinitis.  
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What are the three categories of Nonsteroidal Anti-Asthma Agents?   1)Mediator Agonists-Blocks histamine/prophylactic 2)Anti-Leukotrienes-Inhibits leukotrine formation/prophylatic 3)Monoclonal Antibodies-Decreases mediators in allergic response  
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What is a Xanthine?   Promotes bronchodilation by inhibiting the breakdown of Beta 2 agonists-allows the drug to work longer. Also increases ventilatory drive and expiratory flow rates-reduces air trapping.  
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What is the result of stimulating alpha receptor sites?   Vasoconstriction & Increased B/P  
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What is the result of stimulating Beta-1 receptor sites?   Increased HR & Increased force of cardiac contractions  
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What is the result of stimulating Beta-2 receptor sites?   Bronchodilation  
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What three physiological changes occur in the lungs as a result of histamine release?   Secretions Edema Bronchoconstriction  
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Name the three bronchodilators recommended for continuous nebulization?   Albuterol Levalbuterol (XopenX) Terbutaline  
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what is meant by parenteral administration?   Given intravenously (IV)  
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What are the possible adverse effects of sympathomimetic bronchodilators?   -Tremors -Palpitations -Tachycardia -Headache -Hypertension -Nervousness -Dizziness -Nausea -Vomiting Worsening V/Q Mismatch  
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What is the keyhole theory?   Bronchodilators begin with a catecholamine nucleus and as they progressed the amine side got longer making it look like a key.  
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What is the difference between "Cidal" & "Static" antimicrobial agents?   Cidal-Kills the pathogen Static-Inhibits growth/spread of pathogen  
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What are common adverse side effect of corticosteroids?   -Oral thrush (candida) -Hoarseness -Bronchoconstriction -Cough  
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Mucolytics should be accompanied by what companion drug?   Bronchodilator  
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What are common side effects of of mucolytics?   -Bronchospasm -Rhinorrhea -Airway obstruction  
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What are the clinical uses of Xanthines?   -COPD -Asthma -Neonatal apnea  
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What are some of the possible side effects for Xanthines?   -Tremors -Tachypnea -SVT -Hypotension -Diuresis  
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What are some of the possible complications of using diuretics?   -Vol depletion -Hypokalemia -Acid-base disorders -Hyperglycemia -Ototoxicity (hearing imparement)  
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Acetaminophen   Tn: Tylenol Cat: Non-narcotic Analgesic Ind: Anti-pyretic  
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Meperidine   Tn: Demerol Cat: Narcotic/Opioid Ind: Pain  
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Morphine   Tn: Cat: Narcotic/Opioid Ind: Pain Add: Vasodilator  
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Cefazoline   Tn: Ancef Cat: Antibiotic  
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Ceftriaxone   Tn: Rocefphin Cat: Antibiotic (broad)  
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Levofloxacin   Tn: Levaquin Cat: Antibiotic  
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Tobramycin   Tn: TOBI Cat: Antibiotic  
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Vancomycin   Tn: Cat: Antibiotic Add: Tx for MRSA  
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Amphotericin B   Tn: Fungizone Cat: Antifungal  
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Haloperidol   Tn: Haldol Cat: Antiphsycotic  
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Acyclovir   Tn: Zovirax Cat: Antiviral  
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Rifampin   Tn: Cat: Anti-tuberculin Add: Tx TB  
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Formoterol & Budesonide   Tn: Symbicort Cat: Bronchodilator & Corticosteroid  
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Salmeterol & Fluticasone   Tn: Advair Diskus Cat: Bronchodilator & Corticosteroid  
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Albuterol   Tn: Respolin (DPI) Aerolin (HHN) Proventil (MDI) Cat: Bronchodilator  
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Epinephrine   Tn: Bronkaid Cat: Bronchodilator/Cardiac Add: Status Asthmaticus Cardiac arrest  
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Levalbuterol   Tn: XopenX Cat: Bronchodilator Add: Less cardiac effects  
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Salmeterol   Tn: Serevent Cat: Bronchodilator  
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Albuterol & Ipatropium Bromide   Tn: Combivent (DPI) DuoNeb (SVN) Cat: Combo bronchodilator  
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Atropine   Tn: Cat: LABD/Cardiac Add: Dysrrhythmic Agent  
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Ipatropium Bromide   Tn: Atrovent Cat: LABD  
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Tiotropium Bromide   TN: Spiriva HandiHaler Cat: LABD  
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Belcomethasone   Tn: Vanceril QVAR HFA (DPI) Cat: Corticosteroid  
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Fluticasone   Tn: Flovent Rotadisk (DPI) Flovent (MDI) Cat: Corticosteroid  
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Methylprednisone   Tn: Solu-Medrol (IV) Cat: Corticosteroid  
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Chlorothaiazide   Tn: Diuril Cat: Thiazide Diuretic Add: For CHF/Hypertension  
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Furosemide   Tn: Lasix Cat: Loop Diuretic  
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Mannitol   Tn: Cat: Osmotic Diuretic Add: Used to reduce ICP  
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Amiodarone   Tn: Cat: Dysrrhymic Agent  
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Digitalis   Tn: Digoxin Cat Inatropic Agent  
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Acetylcysteine   Tn: Mycomyst Cat: Mucolytic Add: Also used for acetaminophen overdose  
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Atratracurium   Tn: Tracrium Cat: NMBA-Paralytic Ind: Mech Ventilation  
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Cisatracurium   Tn: Nimbex Cat: NMBA-Paralytic Ind: Mech Ventilation  
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Vecuronium   Tn: Norcuron Cat: NMBA-Paralytic Ind: Mech Ventilation  
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Succinylcholine Chloride   Tn: Anectine Cat: NMBA-Paralytic Ind: Intubation Add: Only Depolarizing agent avail  
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Cromolyn Sodium   Tn: Intal Cat: NSAID Ind: Prophylaxis Add: Mediator Antagonist  
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Montelukast Sodium   Tn: Singulair Cat: NSAID Ind: Prophlaxis Add: Leukotriene Mod.  
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Nedocromil Sodium   Tn: Tilade Cat: NSAID Ind: Prophylaxis Add: Mediator Antagonist  
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Naloxone   Tn: Narcan Cat: Respiratory Stimulant Ind: Drug Overdose  
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Diprivan   Tn: Propofol Cat: Sedative/Hypnotic  
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Ketamine   Tn: Ketanest Cat: Sedative/Hypnotic  
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Lorazepam   Tn: Ativan Cat: Sedative/Tranquilizer Add: Benzodiazepine  
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Midazolam   Tn: Versed Cat: Sedative/Tranquilizer Add: Benzodiazepine  
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Nitroglyercin   Tn: NTG Cat: Vasodilator  
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Nitroprusside   Tn: Nipride Cat: Vasodilator  
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Dopamine   Tn: Cat: Vasopressor  
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Norepinephrine   Tn: Levophed Cat: Vasopressor  
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Aminophyline   Tn: Cat: Xanthine (IV) Ind: COPD, Asthma, Neonatal Apnea  
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Theophyline   Tn: Cat: Xanthine Ind: COPD, Asthma, Neonatal Apnea  
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How do sympathomimetic drugs work?   They stimulate adenyl cyclase to convert ATP to cyclic AMP-Bronchodilation/inhibits histamine  
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How do parasympatholytic drugs work?   They block the guanyl cyclase which keeps GTP from becoming cyclic GMP-Bronchoconstriction/histamine release  
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Why can't catecholamines be given orally?   They breakdown by the enzyme COMT in the digestive tract.  
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