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Paharmacy Tech Chpt2
Review Questions
| Terms & Definitions | Questions & Answers |
|---|---|
| Drugs have a Chemical Name | Describes it's structure and components |
| Drugs have Generic names | Non-proprietary |
| Drugs have brand names | Proprietary name |
| United States Adopted Names ( USAN ) | They choose generic ( non- proprietary ) drug names |
| Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) | Treats; pain, NOT inflammation ( Not safe if you have liver disease or drink EtOH ) |
| ASA ( Acetyl-cyclical-acid ) | Treats; Pain, inflammation and fever ( DON'T use with warfarin ) |
| NSAID ( Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug ) | Treats; Inflammation swelling pain and fever |
| NSAID stems | Profen, Proxen, Ac, Oxicam, coxib |
| NSAIDS | Take with food or milk to avoid GI stress . (NO warfarin) |
| Opioid Agonist | Treats; Pain Only |
| Synthetic Options | Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Methadone, Oxymorphone, Meperidine |
| Narcan (Naloxone) | Is an antidote for the opioid agonist |
| Hydrocodone/ APAP | Norco/Lorcert/Lortab/Vicodin |
| Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen | Vicoprofen |
| Oxycodone (Oxycontin) / ASA | Percocet |
| Oxycodone/ASA | Percodan |
| Allopurinol | Prevents gout attacks |
| Colchicine | treats an acute attack |
| Osteoporosis | Imbalance in osteoclast/osteoblast activity resulting in weak porous bones |
| Bisphosphonates | Treat Osteoporosis |
| Penicillin ( Cillin) | Amoxicillin / Clavulanic acid |
| Macrolides | Thromycin ( Anti-biotics ) |
| Clarithromycin | Biaxin ( Anti ) |
| Azithromycin | Zithromax (Anti ) |
| Flouroquinolones (floxacin) | dietary restrictions (calcium, magnesium, iron ) ( Anti ) |
| Sulfonamides ( Sulfa ) | Used for Uti's |
| Sulfa's | Cause sun sensitivity && can crystallize your urine |
| Cephalosprins (Cef) | Used for patients who are allergic to penicillin |
| Metronidazole | |
| Phenazopyridine | Urinary Analgesic helps with pain but doesn't treat the infection |
| Hypertension | High Blood Pressure ( HTN ) |
| Thiazide | Used for high blood pressure |
| Chlorothiazide | |
| Chlorthalidone | |
| Loop | Semide |
| Furosemide | |
| Torsemide | |
| Potassium Sparing | |
| Amiloride | |
| Spironolactone | |
| Triameterene | |
| ACE inhibitors ( Pril ) | Angiotensin Converting enzyme inhibitor ( Side effects cough ) Causes Vasodilation & Diuresis |
| ARB ( Sartan ) | Angiotensin receptor blocker causes vasodialation & diuresis |
| Beta Blockers ( Lol ) | Metoprolol comes as tartarate ( q 12 hours ) Succinate ( q24) decreases cardiac output and vasodilate |