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Pharm midterm

QuestionAnswer
Definition of Pharmacology Study of drugs and their uses
Definition of Pharmacodynamics How the body responds to drugs
Pharmacokinetics Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs
Definition of Anatomy Study of body parts
physiology Science that deals with the functions of cells, tissue and organs of living organisms
Pathology How drugs change the course of disease.
Source of digitalis Wild flower, purple foxglove plant
Epsom salt From rocks and crystals minerals
Bactrim or Bacterima Chemicals from lab, sulfonomide chemical
Where do drugs come from? Plants, animals, minerals and chemicals (synthetic).
Source of Morphine From the poppy plant, along with codeine plant, opium
Source of Heparin Intestinal lining of pigs, animal.
Passage of drug from site of administration through the bloodstream (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism , Excretion) Depends on ability to cross cell membrane and rate which it can do so. = Absorption
Know the action of antihistamines on the body Block histamine to reduce allergy symptoms
Know the action of stimulants on body Stimulate the central nervous system (increase alertness, heart rate and blood pressure)
Insulin acts in the body by lowering blood glucose by helping glucose enter cells.
Antibiotics may react on the body by Killing bacteria or preventing bacterial growth
Which vitamin found in food may decrease the effect of coumadin (warfarin) Blood thinner in the body Vitamin K
Constipation from Morphine Adverse side effect
One drug increases another drug's effect; Potentiation (synergism)
To improve drug excretion increase fluid intake (hydration) if appropriate
What food affects absorption of cholesterol med. (especially statins) Grapefruit Juice
Proper Fraction Numerator smaller than denominator 1/4
Improper fraction Numerator larger than denominator 5/4
Mixed Number 1 1/4
Basic Metric Units Gram (g) Liter (L) Meter (m)
What term 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7....... Whole Numbers
Child is 40 kg. in pounds? 88 lbs. (40 x 2.2 = 88 )
Injection with needle and syringe Parenteral Administration
Parenteral Routes Intradermal (ID) , Subcutaneous (Sub Q) , Intramuscular (IM) , Intravenous (IV)
Breaking the skin increases risk of ? Infection
Which term describes how an insulin syringe is calculated? Units
What part of syringe with hollow space holding medication Barrel
Medication is thin and watery is referred to as being Low viscosity
Medication is thick and watery is referred to as being High viscosity
What part of needle can be handled when administering injection to maintain asepsis? Hub only
To maintain asepsis while administering. which part of the syringe cant be touched? Plunger shaft (Inside plunger) and syringe tip
Most common route of bloodborne disease transmission in healthcare Needlestick Injury
Which term small vial w/ rubber stopper where needle can be inserted? Vial
Key ingredient where a drug produces the therapeutic effect Active Ingredient
Preparation that must be shaken prior to administering Suspension
Which drugs say sterile and opthalmic? Eye medications (opthalmic preparations)
USDA MyPlate is based on how many calories a day? 2,000 calories a day
Yellow fruit, veggies, green leafy vegetable are rich in Vitamin A
Megadose of stuff is Very large dose of a vitamin
Which term describes vitamins taken in larger doses? Megadoses
Which vitamins deficiency may result in night blindness Vitamin A
Rickets are deficiency of Vitamin D
Scurvy caused by which deficiency ? Vitamin C
Which vitamin responsible for bone and teeth growth ? Vitamin D
Necessary for body to maintain homeostasis Water
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