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Pharmacology
Term Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| who is legally allowed to dispense medications | pharmacist |
| antidote for acetaminophen | microcyst |
| what must be done when discarding a narcotic | witnessed and double signed |
| vitamin used for the common cold | vitamin c |
| herb used for depression | st johns wart |
| herb used for prostate hypertrophy | saw palmetto |
| supplements recommended for post-menopausal women | calcium, vitamin d, soy milk |
| can patient take their own vitamins to hospital with them when admitted | yes can take with them but must have a doctor order to take |
| vitamin/mineral used for osteoporosis | calcium, vitamin d |
| mineral for anemia | iron |
| mineral for neural tube defect | folic acid |
| 2000 | 8 pm |
| BID | twice a day |
| QID | four times a day |
| PRN | as needed |
| HS | bedtime, hours of sleep |
| AC | before meals |
| helps to thin respiratory secretions | lots of fluid, humidifier, expectorant |
| why are antitussives used for non-productive coughs | suppresses the cough |
| patient with HTN, why are they avoiding decongestants | raises blood pressure through vasoconstriction |
| goal for parkinsons treatment | maintain movement and activity; to relieve s/s |
| what cells do chemotherapy target | rapidly growing cells |
| antifungal and corticosteroid therapy lead to what | superinfections |
| lithium is what classification | antimanic |
| CNS stimulant thought to increase levels of norepinephrine & dopamine in areas of the brain responsible for concentration, heightened alertness, and focus | ADD/ADHD |
| troche are administered | buccal |
| antiretroviral drugs are toxic to what organ | liver |
| CMV is treated with what classification | antiviral |
| produces severe sensitivity to alcohol | antialcoholic |
| last resort treatment because it has too many adverse reactions-blocks the activation of MAO enzyme | MAOIs |
| lab study used to monitor frequently due to chemos effect on bone marrow | CBC |
| neutralize HCL and gastric acid | antacids |
| caused by increased cerebral blood flow due to dilated vessels | migraine |
| thins blood and prevents clots | anticoagulant |
| three steps to assure you have the right patient | name, dob, wristband |
| reduces muscle tone and involuntary movement without loss of voluntary motor function | muscle relaxant |
| harmful to fetus | teratogenic |
| blocks action of histamine | antihistamine |
| increases force of contraction, increases cardiac output (digoxin) | cardiotonics |
| dissolves clots | thrombolytic |
| artificially acquired passive immunity | globulin |
| lab tests for heparin | PTT |
| vasoconstriction of nasal mucosa | decongestant |
| medication given for hyperthyroidism | propylthiouracil |
| do not take antidiarrheals for longer than how many days | 2 |
| how long till most people feel some positive effect after starting antidepressants | 1-4 weeks |
| OTC drug that has no anti-inflammatory or antiplatelet effects | acetaminophen |
| s/s of hypoglycemia | shaking, nervous, cold, clammy, diaphoresis |
| what must be done before administering digoxin | listen to apical pulse for 1 full minute, less than 60 hold med |
| SL means | sublingual |
| medications used for HIV/AIDS, interfere with ability of a retrovirus | antiretroviral |
| adverse reactions to hyperlipidemia medications | gi upset, constipation, n/v/d, muscle weakness |
| initial treatment for peptic ulcer | antacids |
| can a patient go from heparin to coumadin | yes, heparin started first then coumadin is started while weaning off of heparin |
| example of a decongestant | afrin or oxymetazoline |
| extrapyramidal effects of antipsychotics | tardive dyskinesia, hyperreflexia |
| hypoglycemic - give ___carbs, check BS give ___ | 15 grams carbs, protein |
| diabetes mellitus is a dysfunction with what | carbs, glucose, fat, protein |
| common peptic ulcer medications | Pepcid, Maalox, prilosec |
| sensitivity determines what | treatment |
| to alleviate pruritus, what is recommended | colloidal bath |
| medications slowly absorbed through skin | transdermal |
| storage for NTG SL | dark container, no cotton, away from heat/sunlight |
| oral antidiabetic that has greatest chance of allergies | sulfonylureas |
| regular insulin peak time | 2-4 hours |
| hyperlipidemia refers to what | high cholesterol |
| breaks up gi bubbles | antiflatuent |
| 5 steps to nursing process | assses, diagnosis, planning, implement, evaluation |
| creates barrier between fecal matter and colon | lubricant lax |
| antibiotic ordered when organism is unknown | broad spectrum |
| stops virus from growing but cant kill it | antiviral |
| regulates serotonin in brain, do not take st johns wart, can be used for ocd and anxiety | SSRI |
| harmful out of control cell growth | malignant |
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