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Study Guide II
Pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Digestion slows down when the sympathetic nervous system is activated | True |
| More blood gets pumped in skeletal muscles during the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system | True |
| Your pupils will dilate to let more light in during sympathetic nervous system | True |
| Epinephrine does NOT stimulate Beta 2 receptors | False |
| Inderal (propranolol) is available in IV and PO forms | True |
| Cardiac glycosides are used to increase the forcefulness of the heart | True |
| The somatic neurons control voluntary actions of the skeletal muscles | True |
| The Somatic Nervous System makes contact with skeletal muscles | True |
| The Autonomic Nervous System makes contact with cardiac and smooth muscles | True |
| Ephedrine is located in the | narcotic vault |
| Beta blockers can pass through the | Blood Brain Barrier |
| An excessive amount of this drug group damage Cranial Nerve VIII (affecting hearing and balance) and the kidney. | aminoglycosides |
| Dr Garcia wants to prescribe to a Beta Blocker for Sandra Bullock. She has asthma. Which classification is the better choice | Selective Beta Blockers |
| Generic drug names ending in -olol are usually | beta blockers |
| The brain and he spinal cord comprise the | CNS |
| Mannitol is stored where in our pharmacy | incubator |
| The thin covering that protects the brain and spinal cord from the bony strutures of the skull and spinal column is the | meninges |
| Most drugs that enter the brain are | fat soluble |
| Beta-2 receptors are found in the | lungs |
| Persons with Parkinson's disease have a low level of | dopamine |
| Beta-1 receptors are found in the | heart |
| Which drug is the most potent beta-adrenergic drug | isoproterenol |
| An enzyme found in the nerve terminals, the brain, and liver. They function to inactivate chemicals. (Ends with ASE) | monoamine oxidase (MAO) |
| A barrier formed by special characteristics of capillaries prevent certain chemicals from moving into the brain | blood brain barrier |
| self-controlling or involuntary | autonomic |
| The equilibrium pertaining to the balance of the body system with respect to fluids, pH,and chemicals | homeostasis |
| pertains to the division of the autonomic nervouse system; it functions during restful situations | parasympathetic nervouse system |
| Parkinson's | sinemet |
| Alzheimer's | aricept |
| Epilepsy | Dilantin |
| Myasthenia gravis | Mestinon |
| Multiple sclerosis | Dantrium |
| What is the drug class for Alzheimer's | cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept) |
| What is the drug class for Multiple Sclerosis | autoimmune stimulants (interferons) |
| What is the drug class for Parkinson's | Dopamine-increasing drugs |
| What is the drug class for ALS | Riluzole |
| What is the drug class for Epilepsy | Anticonvulsants |
| What can be legally performed by a pharm tech | typing up a scrip, translating a scrip |
| What factors affect the absorbtion of capsules or tablets | disinergration, dissolution, degree of GI motility |
| Inderal (propranolol) has many uses | treats angina, lowers blood pressure, helps prevent migraines, treats glaucoma, treats cardiac arrhythmias |
| Hypertension (high blood pressure) | HTN |
| cream | cr |
| average wholesale price | AWP |
| concentration | conc |
| ointment | oint |
| hydrochlorothiazide | HCTZ |
| with | c |
| left eye | os |
| apply to affected area | AAA |
| nitroglycerin | NTG |
| hydrocortisone | HC |
| capsule | cap |
| acetaminophen | APAP |
| hepato- | liver |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| DS | double strenght |
| gastro- | stomach |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| equivalent for 1 cc | 1 mL |
| Hx | history |
| elix | exlixer |
| gtt | drop |
| -osis | condition |
| -itis | inflammation |
| osteo- | bone |
| right eye | od |
| morning | am |
| hyper- | above |
| twice a day | BID |
| left ear | AS |
| neuro- | nerves |
| -oma | tumor |
| before meals | ac |
| G | Gram |
| right ear | AD |
| each ear | AU |
| DNS | do not stock |
| hype- | below |
| aspirin | ASA |
| gr | Grain |
| NTE | do not exceed |
| How many milliliters contained in 1 oz | 30 mL |
| How many ounces are in one pound | 16 |
| How many micrograms are in one milligram | 1000 |
| One ounce is equivalent to | 30 grams |
| How many milliliters are in one pint | 473 mL |
| Equivalent for one GRAIN | 60 mg |
| How many grams are contained in one pound | 454 G |
| 1000 micrograms is equivalent to 1 | milligram |
| 1000 mcg | 1 mg |
| 1000 mg | 1 G |
| 1000 G | 1 kg |
| ss | 1/2 |
| c | with |
| QHS | every night |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| s | without |
| p | after |
| H/A | headache |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| pc | after meals |
| Ud | as directed |
| DM (robitussin) | dextromethorphan |
| MT | muscle tension |
| ug | until gone |
| QSAD | quanity sufficent to make |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| NR | no refill |
| Most drugs are excreted by the | kidneys |
| Drugs that end with -statin are usually used to treat | high cholesterol |
| It is for the heart. It increases the forcefulness of the cardiac contraction. | Lanoxin |
| The taking in of a chemical agent across natural barriers in the body system is known as | absorption |
| Which drug is the most potent beta-adrenergic drug | isoproterenol |
| What drug is an anticholinergic drug | atropine |
| What is the benefit of parenteral medications | speed of action |
| The main neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic sytstem is | ACh |
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