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Pharmacology

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Tetracyclines can be used to treat acne. True False
When should tetracyclines be taken? 1hr. before or 2hrs. after a meal During a meal On an empty stomach
Photosensitivity is a common side effect of tetracyclines True False
Tetracyclines do not discolor teeth False True
Tetracycline is broad spectrum antibiotic narrow spectrum antibiotic
What kind of drug is omeprazole? Proton pump inhibitor Diuretic NSAID
What do proton pump inhibitors do? Prevent gastric acid release Relieve heartburn
Polymyxin is used for what kind of bacteria (last line of defense against gram negative bacteria) Gram negative bacteria Gram positive bacteria Both
Bacitracin is used for minor skin infections
Bacitracin is used for what kind of bacteria Gram positive bacteria Gram negative bacteria Both
Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are Gram positive bacteria Gram negative bacteria
What kind of bacteria is mycobacterium tuberculosis? Acid-fast bacillus
What happens if vancomycin is infused too quickly? Red-man syndrome
What does it mean when a drug is centrally acting? It acts on the central nervous system It acts on the heart
Clonidine is A centrally acting alpha‑2 agonist/sympathetic nervous system A centrally acting beta-2 agonist
What are the side effects of clonidine? Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth Constipation, flatulence, headache
What are the side effects of simvastatin? Constipation, flatulence, headache
What is simvastatin used for? Hyperlipidemia-decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) GERD
Grapefruit juice can be taken with statins False True
Muscle pain and cola-colored urine should be reported immediately if taking statin drugs True
What kind of drug is gabapentin? Antiepileptic/analgesic
What are some side effects of gabapentin? Dizziness, fatigue, suicidal ideation
Gabapentin does not need to be tapered off False True
Patients on clonidine need to be tapered off True False
Most drugs but not all drugs that affect the brain, blood pressure and hormones need to be tapered. True False
What does centrally acting alpha 2 agonist mean? The drug lowers the HR & BP The drug raises the HR & BP
What kind of drug is albuterol and salmeterol? Beta₂ adrenergic agonists
What do beta₂ adrenergic agonists do? Relax smooth muscle (open airways) relaxes skeletal muscles
What is albuterol and salmeterol used for? Asthma, COPD Rhinitis and asthma
What do beta₁ adrenergic agonists do? Increase heart rate (HR) Decrease heart rate (HR)
Albuterol is short acting. True False
Salmeterol is short acting. False True
What are the side effects of hydroxyzine? Drowsiness, dry mouth and dizziness
What is hydroxyzine used for? Anxiety/allergies
What kind of drug is hydroxyzine? Antihistamines
Beclomethasone, mometasone, budesonide, fluticasone are what kind of drugs? These are locally acting glucocorticoids These are systemically acting glucocorticoids
When are beclomethasone, mometasone, and budesonide, fluticasone used? Rhinitis and asthma GERD
Prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisone, dexamethasone are what kind of drugs? These are systemically acting glucocorticoids These are locally acting glucocorticoids
When is prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisone, and dexamethasone used? asthma, suppress autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory disorders
What are some side effects of systemic glucocorticoids? bone loss, weight gain, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, fluid retention, increased risk of infection, peptic ulcer disease
What type of drug is azithromycin, clarithromycin erythromycin? Macrolides
What are some side effects of macrolides? GI upset, ototoxicity, rash, dysrhythmias
Macrolides are to be taken on an empty stomach. * True *
What type of insulin is insulin lispro (Humalog), insulin aspart (Novolog)? Rapid acting insulin Intermediate acting Long acting
What type of drug is trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole? Sulfonamides Cephalosporins Aminoglycosides
What would trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole be used for? UTI, respiratory infections, and middle ear infections
What are some side effects of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole? GI upset, blood dyscrasia, photosensitivity, crystal urea
What type of drug is cephalexin, ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, cefepime? Cephalosporin Aminoglycoside Fluoroquinolones
What are some side effects of cephalosporins? GI upset, super infection
What type of drug is gentamicin? Aminoglycoside Sulfonamide Cephalosporin
What are some side effects of aminoglycosides? otoxicity, nephrotoxicity, vertigo, and ataxia
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