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Pharmacology Final
Ch 4, 5 &17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bacteria that require oxygen to survive are known as | Aerobic |
| What is the biggest challange in develpoing a new antibiotic | Killing the bacteria without harming the patient |
| What is true of a Bacteriostatic antibiotic | It INHIBITS the growth or multiplication of bacteria |
| The most frequent form of bacterial resistance to antibiotics results when bacteria | Destroy the antibiotic by Bacterial Enzymes |
| What is the most serious alleric reaction to penicillins | Anaphylaxis |
| Which statment regarding Linezolid (Zyvox) is incorrect | It should be stored in a Clear Glass container |
| How do penicillins work | They Prevent Bacteria from forming their rigid cell wall |
| Diabetic patients who are prescribed cefdinir (omnicef) in oral suspension must be infromed | Of the high Sugar content of the drug |
| What is the mechanism of action of Quinolones on bacteria? | They Antagonize the Enzyme responsible for coiling and replicating DNA |
| What are two major side effects of Aminoglycosides? | Nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity (ability to damage the kidneys and the organs of hearin) |
| Which of the following antibiotics is used for serious gram-positive infections and as a prophylaxis preceeding abdominal surgery | Clindamyicin (Cleocin) |
| What drug that is not an antibiotic is approved for the specific indication of sepsis because of its anticoagulant properties | Drotrecogin alfa (Xigris) |
| What auxiliary label on antibiotic prescriptions might help to reduce antimicrobial resistance? | Take all of this medication |
| What is the characteristic of Steven-Johnson syndrome | Redness of the skin (Blotches) |
| Why might a dentist prescribe Amoxicillin | To provide prohylaxis (preventative dosing) for patients requiring dental procedures |
| Which Cephalosporine in oral suspension form has a sugar content of 2.86 g per teaspoon | Cefdinir (omnicef) |
| Which drug is primarily used to treat pulmonary (lung) infections | Azithromycin (Zithromax, ZPAK ) |
| Telithromycin (Ketek) belongs to what class of antibiotics | Ketolide |
| Which antibiotic has been overused | Vancomycin (Vancocin) |
| How can antibiotics worsen fungal infections | Antibiotics may kill the body's natural Flora, which tend to keep fungi in check |
| What is the mechanism of action of some antifungal drugs | Interfere with the Synthesis of Ergosterol, a building block for fungal cell membranes |
| What is becoming a common dosing method for treating fungal nail infections | Pulse Dosing (1 week per month) |
| What aspect of the fungal cell wall is affected by Amphotericin B | Permibility ( the ability of the material to allow molecules or ions to pass through it) |
| What is an example of a Chronic viral illness | Herpes |
| What is a viral inflammation of the liver | Hepatitis |
| What term is used to describe a specific antibody produced mostly by B-lymphocytes with help from T helper cells | Immunoglobulin |
| Which of the following antiviral drug is also effective in treating patients with Parkinsonism | Amantadine (Symmetrel) |
| Which of the following drugs is not an NNRTI (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor) | Didanosine (Videx) |
| Which antifungal is most often prescribed in liquid form to swish and swallow | Nystatin (Mycostatin) |
| In which of the ways is a virus different from a bacterium | The virus takes over the host cell nuclear activity |
| What is the last stage of a viral infection | The virus takes over the host cell nuclear activity |
| The common cold is an example of a(n) | Acute viral infection |
| Prior to administering a flu shot, it is important to confirm that the patient is not allergic to | Eggs |
| Which is one of the few HIV drugs that can penetrate the central nervous system | Abacair (Ziagen) |
| Which of the following was one of the first drugs developed specifically for the treatment of HIV | Zidovudine AZT (Retrovir) |
| What medication is a fusion inhibitor | Enfuvirtide (a class of antiretroviral drugs and is a HIV fusion inhibitor) |
| Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin | Vitamin C |
| What is Osteomalacia | Demeneralization and weakening of the bones |
| What is considered moderate malnutrition | lean body mass reduction of 20% |
| Which dietary supplement is incorrectly paired with its medical use | Garlic - Impoence |
| What herbal supplement is sometimes reffered to as "natures Prozac" and is used for mild-to-moderate depression | St. John's Wort |
| What drug may be used to treat drug-induced bradycardia | Atropine |
| What is the drug of choice for treating an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) | Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) |
| What reversal agent may be used to treat narcotic respiratory deppression | Naloxone (Narcan) *be careful it has a short half-life |
| Before dispensing medications to treat or prevent the effects of a bioterrorism outbreak, a pharm tech should | Identify patient allergies |
| Which of the following statements are true about vitamins | They are organic substances required for metabolic functions |
| A deficiency of vitamin C may lead to | Scurvy |
| Alcoholics are often deficient in | Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B9 |
| What is another name for vitamin B9 | Folic Acid |
| Proportionally, who has the highest amount of body water | An newborn |
| Which electrolyte has a negative charge | Chloride |
| What percentage of hospitalized patients are believed to be malnourished | 20% |
| What is a sign of malnutrition | Poor wound healing, Increased number of infections, Breathing difficulties, and Anemia |
| Putting all the electrolytes except phosphate into a small-volume parental bag and then transferring them into each batch of TPN solution is called | Pooling |
| In contrast to two-in-ones, three-in-one TPN solutions | May crack or seperate |
| Which of the following appears on the label for a herbal product | Contents |
| Which herb might benefit patients with diabetes | Chromium Picolinate |
| What is the most common route for poisoning | Ingestion |
| Which of the following is the primary agent for gastric lavage in an emergency room | Activated Charcoal |
| What is the pharmacy technician's responsibility when a Blue Alert cart is returned to the pharmacy | Restock drugs, Remove and Replace expired drugs, Remove and Replace drugs that will expire in the next month |
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