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Exam 5
Pharmacology PHCC Mark Exam 5 Stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Infertility means: | The inability to produce offspring |
| Medications used to treat infertility are called: | fertility drugs |
| ART stands for: | Assisted Reproductive Technologies |
| Fertility drugs act by: | blocking estrogen receptors on the ovaries causing the ovaries to signal the pituitary gland to secrete LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (folicle stimulating hormone) |
| Fertility drugs include: on test | Repronex, Profasi or Pregnyl AKA human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) |
| Medication to treat premature labor on test | terbutaline |
| Medication to induce labor: by causing the uterus to contract on test | oxytocin aka Pitocin (pit drip) |
| Medications to treat postpartum bleeding include: by causing the uterus to contract | Ergotrate, & Methergine |
| Contraception means | against conception (fertilization) |
| Oral medications designed to interfere with conception are called: | OCP (oral contraceptive pills) or BCP's (Birth Contorl Pills) "the pill" |
| OCP's are commonly a combination of: | estrogen and progestin (hormones) |
| OCP's include: | 1.YAZ, YASMIN 28, and Beyaz. 2,Trinessa 3.Loestrin 24 Fe, 4.Ocella 5.Aviane 6.Kariva 7.Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo 8.Ortho-Novum 9.Ovcon 10.Seasonique (levonorgestrel) |
| OCP's containing 50ug of estrogen has been linked with a higher incidence of: | Lupus erythematosis. OCP's containing 30mcg of estrogen do not exhibit the risk. |
| Antagonists to OCP's include: | antibiotics and St.John's Wort |
| Once a month vaginally inserted estrogen and progestin contraceptive that is left in for 3 weeks every month is called: | NuvaRing |
| Progestin only contraceptives include: | 1.Depo-Sub Q Provera (q 3 months) 2.Ovrette (OCP) 3.Progestasert (1 year IUD) 4.Mirena (5 year IUD) |
| IUD: | Intrauterine Device |
| Progestin only contraceptives are: | slightly less effective in preventing pregnancy. |
| To be effective progestin only OCP's must be taken: | everyday and at the same time each day. |
| Paragard is a: | Copper Cu based contraceptive IUD |
| Paragard prompts the release of: | WBC's and prostaglandins from the endometrium (innerlining of the uterus) These WBC's and prostaglandins are hostile towards spermatozoa and ova. Paragard is also an emergency contraceptive if inserted within 3-5 days aftr unprotected intercourse. |
| Leukocytes (WBCs) and prostagladins are hostile towards: | spermatozoa and ova |
| Paragard is an emergency contraceptive if inserted within: | 3-5 days after unprotected intercourse. (coitus or copulation) |
| Menopause is: | cessation of menstruation due to hormone insufficiency. (estrogen) |
| Signs and symptoms associated with menopause: | 1.Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) 2.Hot Flashes 3.Mood Swings 4.Insomnia 5.Fatique 6.Xeroderma (dry skin) |
| Medications commonly prescribed to relieve the signs and symptoms of menopause are called: | ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) or HRT (hormone replacement therapy) |
| Diseases associated with menopause include: | 1.OP (osteoporosis) 2.AD (alzheimers disease) 3.Macular Degeneration (loss of vision) 4.Tooth Loss |
| ERT or HRT includes: on test | Premarin, Prempro or FemHRT |
| Adverse effects of OCP's and ERT include: | Thrombus formation which increases risk of MI or CVA, especially in smokers over age 35 & Increased risk of breast malignancy. (Progestin only contraceptives do not increase the risk of thrombus formation. |
| Medication prescribed to induce an abortion: | Mifeprex |
| Oral medications prescribed after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy include: | Preven (estrogen and progestin) and Plan B (progestin) These are commonly known as the "morning after pill" |
| A medication used to prevent seizures associated with exlampsia (toxemia) is: | magnesium sulfate (mag) (MgSO4) |
| The second child of a Rh+ father and a Rh- mother can be afflicted en utero with a condition called: | EF (erythroblastosis fetalis) AKA Rh incompatability disease. (Rh- mother's immune system percieves a Rh+ fetus as foreign and produces antibodies to attack it. |
| Medication prescribed to prevent EF (erythroblastosis fatalis) is called: | RhoGAM |
| Medications contraindicated during breast feeding include: on test | ASA, antitussives containing ETOH (alcohol), and Antihistimines except non-drowsey Claritin or Alavert (loratiadine) |
| PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is: | a group of symptoms that start 1-2 weeks before menstruation (menses) and usually cease with the onset of menses (menstruation) |
| Signs and symptoms of PMS include: | Dysmenorrhea (painful menses), Breast Tenderness, Fluid Retention (bloating), Mood Changes |
| Medications to treat PMS include: on test | Midol, Pamprin & Premsyn |
| PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is: | a severe form of PMS |
| PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder signs and symptoms include: | Depression, Anxiety & Sleep Disturbances. These are severe enough to interfere with work, social activities and relationships. |
| Medicaions used to treat PMDD include: on test | Xanax (sedative), Zoloft (anti-depressant) and YAZ. YAZ is also used to treat chronic acne. |
| The primary thyroid hormone is called: | thyroxine AKA T3 and T4 |
| A synthetic GH (growth hormone) is called: | somatropin AKA Humatrope |
| A synthetic ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is called: | vasopressin AKA Pitressin |
| Corticosteroids are powerful: | SAIDs |
| SAIDs include: | 1.cortisone 2.dexamethasone aka Decadron 3.hydrocortisone aka Cortef 4.methylprednisolone aka Medrol 5.prednisone 6.Aristocort 7.Kenalog |
| Ergotrate Class | Med to treat postpartum bleeding |
| Repronex class | Fertility Drug |
| Profasi class | Fertility Drug |
| Pregnyl Class | Fertility Drug |
| Methergine class | Med to treat postpartum bleeding |
| YAZ, YASMIN 28 Class | OCP |
| Beyaz Class | OCP |
| Loestrin 24 Fe class | OCP |
| Ocella class | OCP |
| Aviane Class | OCP |
| Kariva Class | OCP |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO Class | OCP |
| Ortho-Novum class | OCP |
| Ovcon Class | OCP |
| Seasonique Class | OCP |
| Nuva Ring Class | Once a month vaginally inserted estrogen & progestin contraceptive that is left in 3 weeks out of 4 |
| Depo-Sub Q Provera Class | Progestin only Contraceptive |
| Ovrette Class | Progestin only Contraceptive |
| Mirena Class | Progestin only Contraceptive |
| Midol Class | Meds to treat PMS |
| Pamprin Class | Meds to treat PMS |
| Premsyn Class | Meds to treat PMS |
| Thyroxin is necessary to regulate: | proper metabolisme |
| Metabolism is the rate at which the body: | burns energy |
| Hyposecretion of thyroxine (low secretion)is called: | myxedema |
| Medications to treat myxedema are called on ttest | thyroid supplements |
| Thyrolar class | thyroid supplement |
| Synthroid generic on test | levothyroxine |
| levothyroxin class on test | thyroid supplement |
| Synthroid class on test | thyroid supplement |
| Levoxyl class on test | thyroid supplement |
| cortisone class | SAIDs |
| Decadron generic | dexamethasone |
| dexamethasone class | SAIDs |
| Decadron class | SAIDs |
| Cortef generic | hydrocortisone |
| Cortef Class | SAIDs |
| hydrocortisone class | SAIDs |
| Medrol Generic | methylprednisolone |
| methylprednisolone class | SAIDs |
| Medrol class | SAIDs |
| prednisone class | SAIDs |
| Aristocort Class | SAIDs |
| Kenalog Class | SAIDs |
| Adverse effects of prolonged SAID use include: | HTN, Hypokalemia (potassium defeciency), Hypernatremia (excessive sodium) Hyperglycemia (excessive blood sugar), WT (weight) gain, Heart Disease, Psychosis |
| DM stands for: | Diabetes Mellitus |
| DM (diabetes mellitus) is characterized by | 1.The pancreas produces an insufficient amount of insulin. 2.The cells of the body have difficulty utilizing insulin (insulin resistant) |
| Insulin is necessary for the body to metabolize: | glucose |
| glucose is the body's primary source of: | energy |
| IDDM stands for on test | insulin dependant diabetes mellitus AKA type I DM or juvenile onset DM |
| IDDM requires: | daily subQ insulin injections |
| regular class | insulin |
| Humulin class | insulin |
| NPH class | insulin |
| Lantus class | insulin |
| Novolin class | insulin |
| Novolog class | insulin |
| Novolog Flexpen is a prefilled: | 300 unit dial a dose disposable (1-60 unit) insulin injection delivery device |
| Insulin kept at a temperature between 36.0 and 86.0 F can remain stable and potent for: | 28 days |
| insulin intended for future use should be refrigerated between: | 36.0 and 46.0 degrees (do not freeze) |
| NIDDM stands for: on test | Non-insulin dependant diabetes mellitus AKA type II or adult (mature) onset DM |
| NIDDM is commonly treated with: | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Oral antidiabetic drugs do what: | stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin and assist cells in utilizing glucose. |
| Diabinese Class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| glipizide class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Glucotrol class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Glucotrol generic | glipizide |
| DiaBeta Class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| glyburide class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Micronase class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| DiaBeta generic | glyburide |
| Micronase generic | glyburide |
| Actos class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Orinase Class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Januvia Class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Glucovance Class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Onglyza class | Oral antidiabetic drugs |
| Garamycin class | opthalmic antibiotic |
| Vigamox class | opthalmic antibiotic |
| Ilotycin class | opthalmic antibiotic |
| Ilotycin generic | erythromycin (for neonates) |
| erythromycin class | opthalmic antibiotic |
| Glaucoma is caused by: | increase in intraoccular pressure |
| Lumigan class on test | Opthalmic med to treat glaucoma |
| Xalatan class on test | Opthalmic med to treat glaucoma |
| Cosopt class on test | Opthalmic med to treat glaucoma |
| Three meds to treat glaucoma include on test | Lumigan, Xalatan, & Cosopt |
| atropine class on test | med used to cause pupillary dilation |
| Pupillary dilation is called | mydriasis (mydriatic) |
| Fluoracine class | opthalmic dye and anestetic |
| Decongestant definition | Medications that decrease the swelling of mucous membranes, alleviate nasal stuffiness and sinus congestion, allow secretions to drain, and help open the Eustachian tubes. |
| Decongestants include: | pseudoephedrine aka Sudafed or Drixoral, Afrin |
| The risk of CVA increases by combining pseudoephedrine found in Sudafed and Drixoral with: | Zoloft (antidepressant) |
| A side effect of decongestants is: | HTN |
| Children under 6 years of ages should not be given ____________ unless directed by a physician: | decongestants or antihistamines |
| Sudafed class | decongestant |
| pseudoephedrine class | decongestant |
| Drixoral Class: | decongestant |
| Afrin Class | decongestant |
| Sudafed generic | pseudoephedrine |
| Drixoral generic | pseudoephedrine |
| Allegens include: | 1.Pollen 2.Ragweed 3.Animal Dander 4.Mold 5.Dust etc. |
| Signs & Symptoms of inflammatory response: | 1.Edema 2. Erythema (redness) 3.Warmth 4.Pruritus (itching) These occur because the body is trying to bring more blood to the injured area in order to speed healing. |
| The chemical response for the imflammatory response is: | histamine |
| Antihistimines include: | 1.brompheniramine aka Lodrane 2.Zyrtec 3.chlorpheniramine aka Chlor-Trimeton 4.Tavist 5.Clarinex 6.diphenhydramine aka Benadryl 7.Allegra 8.loratadine aka Claritin or Alavert (these are non-drowsey) |
| Common ENT (ears nose an throat) corticosteroids include: | 1.Rhiocort 2.Nasalide 3.Flonase 4.Nasonex 5.Nasacort 6.Omnaris |
| Rhino or na or nas in a drug usually refer to: | ENT corticosteroids |
| Rhinocort class: | ENT corticosteroids |
| Nasalide class: | ENT corticosteroids |
| Flonase class: | ENT corticosteroids |
| Nasocort class: | ENT corticosteroids |
| Omnaris class: | ENT corticosteroids |
| Codeine class: | antitussive & Narcotic Analgesic |
| DM or dextromethorphan class | antitussive |
| Benylin generic | dextromethorphan |
| Robitussin generic | dextromethorphan |
| Vicks generic | dextromethorphan |
| Delsym generic | dextromethorphan |
| Benylin class | antitussive |
| Robitussin class | antitussive |
| Vicks class | antitussive |
| Delsym class | antitussive |
| Medications used to reduce the viscosity of sputum so that patients may more easily expectorate it are called: | expectorants |
| Common expextorant is | guaifensin aka Robitussin or Mucinex |
| Candida albicans are also called | monilia |
| Candida albicans cause | vaginal yeast infections and thrush |
| antifungal medications to treat thrush include | Mycelex, nystatin AKA Mycostatin or Nilstat |
| Antifungals may be supplied in the following forms for thrush: | topical solution that is swish and swallowed, troche aka pastille aka lozenge |
| YAZ classifications on test | OCP, med to treat PMDD, and severe acne |
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