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VCC LVN Pharmacology
Intro Clinical Pharmacology Roach/Ford
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Sulfonamides are | bactricidal |
| Sulfadiazine (Microsulfon) | (Sulfonamide) UTI infections |
| Sulfasalaziine (Azuifidine) | (Sulfonamide)Ulcerative colitis & Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Albuterol (Ventolin and Levalbuterol (Xopenex are examples of this type of bronchiodilator. | Sympatomimetic |
| This type of bronchodilator stimulates the CNS to promote bronchodilation | Xanthine deritives |
| Sympathomometic bronchodilators may be used to treat this condition | Emphysema |
| This is an adverse effect of sympthomimetic bronchodilator | Insomnia |
| Pt taking this type med. along with Xanthine deritive may see an increased theophylline level | Oral Contraceptives |
| This medication will decrease the inflammatory process in the airways of a pt with asthma when given by inhalation | Triamcinolone (Azmacort) |
| This adverse reaction may be seen in patients taking corticosteroids given by inhalation | Throat irritation |
| Corticosteroids are used cautiously in patients with this condition | Kidney Disease |
| Montelukast Sodium (Simgulair) is this category of antiasthma medication | Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| This leukotriene receptor antagonist is used in prophylaxis of chronic asthma in adults and childer older than 5. | Zafirlukast (Accolate) |
| This is a CNS adverse effect of mast cell stabilizers. | Dizziness |
| Mast cell stabilizers are contridicted in patients experiencing this. | Acute asthma attack |
| This assessment should be done after a bronchodilator is administered | Respiratory Status |
| Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, abdominal cramping, HA, insominia, tachycardia, seizures are signs of toxicity of this medication. | theophylline. |
| Sulfadiazine (Microsulfon) is used primarily for... | UTI's, meningococcal meningitis & rheumatic fever |
| Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is used primarily for... | Ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Sulfisoxazole has special administration requirements concerning meals... | This drug should be administered 1hour before or 2 hours after a meal. |
| Name adverse reactions you might see when taking sulfonamides. | Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, chills, fever or Stomatitis (mouth) inflammation. |
| What is Crystalluria? | Crystals in the urine from the administration of sulfonamides. |
| Increasing what is important when taking Sulfonamides? | Increasing fluid intake. |
| Photosensitivity can be a problem when taking these medications... | Sulfonamides |
| Urticaria is what? | Hives |
| Pruritus is what? | Itching |
| The most frequent reaction when using the topical mafenide is what? | Burning sensation or pain which may include rash, itching, edema and urticaria. |
| Prolonged sulfonamide therapy can cause what 3 hematologic changes? | Thrombocytopenia, Aplastic anemia, Leukopenia. |
| Contridictions of sulfonamides are... | During lactation, in children younger than 2 and at near the end of term pregnancy. |
| Sulfonamides are used with caution in people with what conditons? | Renal impairment, hepatic impairment or bronchial asthma. |
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