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PharmacologyMidPoint
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| PROPHYLAXIS | -things to prevent disease from occurring -ex: vaccines |
| DOSE | -quantity of drug administered at one time |
| CEILING EFFECT | -no greater benefit seen -adverse effects are worse than possible benefits |
| HALF-LIFE | -time it takes the body to eliminate 1/2 of drug |
| THERAPEUTIC EFFECT | -desired action of drug |
| CONTRAINDICATION | -taking medicine will cause harm in certain situations |
| SYSTEMIC EFFECT | -effects the whole system -not a local effect |
| GERD | -gastroesophagel reflux disease -heartburn |
| TRIPTANS | -antimigraine |
| BENZODIAZEPINES | -antianxiety |
| ANTITUSSIVES | -cough suppressants |
| ANTIHISTAMINES | -allergies |
| DECONGESTANTS | -nasal congestion |
| EXPECTORANTS | -chest congestion |
| ANTICONVULSANTS | -seizures |
| CORTICOSTEROIDS | -reduce inflammation |
| ANTIEMETICS | -nausea -vomiting |
| PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS | -long term -heartburn |
| TETRACYCLINE | -antibiotic -expires=toxic -not for kids or pregnant -tooth discoloration |
| METRONIDAZOLE | -antibiotic -severe side effects w/ alcohol |
| Z-PACK | -antibiotic -loading dose - 2 tab day 1, 1 tab day 2-5 |
| DIFLUCAN | -antifungal -vaginal yeast infection -only 1 tab ever |
| MACROBID | -antibiotic -Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) -discolors urine brown |
| NALOXONE | -reverse Narcotic overdose |
| SUBOXONE | -for opioid dependence |
| DESTROMETHORPHAN | -active ingredient in Robitussin AC -causes hallucinations |
| PSEUDOEPHEDRINE | -nasal decongestant -OTC behind counter -3.6 g = day -9 g = 30 days -log sale: name, address, product type, how much, ID, signature |
| DIPHENHYDRAMINE | -antihistamine -Benadryl -allergies/sleep |
| GUANIFENESIN | -expectorant |
| LITHIUM | -antipsycotic -narrow therapeutic index: blood close to toxic -needs regular blood tests |
| TRAZODONE | -antidepresent -causes drowsiness |
| CONCERTA | -ADHD -ghost tablet in stool |
| STRATTERA | -ADHD -NOT controlled substance |
| FENTANYL | -Narcotic -micrograms (mcg) -patch = every 72 hrs. |
| BUPROPION | -antidepressant -smoking cessation |
| Pharmacokinetic Process | ADME: absorbed, distributed, metabolized, eliminated |
| Side Effects that = allergic to a medication | -hives -itching -rash -swelling -wheezing |
| Allergies to Penecillins = allergies to... | - ---cillins -cross sensitivity w/ cefolosforins (cef---) |
| Common Side Effects of Antibiotics: | -GI upset -diarrea |
| Reconstituted Antibiotics: | -powder & distilled water = suspension -lasts 10-14 days |
| Interaction Between Antibiotics & Oral Contraceptives | -antibiotics lessen the effectiveness of oral contraceptives |
| Vaccinations Commonly Stored: | -fridge -freezer |
| Common Side Effects of Narcotics: | -constipation -euphoria -drowsiness |
| Common Instructions for Fentanyl Patch: | -topically -leave 3 days/72 hrs. |
| Uses of Triptans: | -migraines |
| Uses of Benzodiazepines: | -anxiety |
| SSRI's Purpose of Black Box Warning | -for antidepressants -increased suicidal thoughts & behaviors |
| Interaction Between Sudafed & Hypertension | -Sudafed raises blood pressure |
| Sudafed Purchasing Requirements | -3.6 g = day -9 g = 30 days -log sale: name, address, what product, how much, ID, signature |
| Meds for Quick Relief Heartburn | -Antacids -Tums, Rollaids, Milanta |
| Meds to Prevent Heartburn Long Term | -Proton Pump Inhibitors - ---prazole |
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