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Pharm Quiz

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*Lexapro Generic- escitalopram Anti depressant - SSRI black box
Advair Generic - fluticasone/salmeterol asthma, COPD
Actos Generic name - pioglitazone type II diabetes
Seroquel Generic - Quetiapine antipsychotic / antidepressant black box
Levaquin Generic - Levofloxacin antibiotic
nasonex Generic - mometasone allergic rhinitis
*celebrex Generic - celecoxib arthritis - pain black box
concerta Generic- methylphenidate ADD / ADHD black box
Lipitor Generic - atorvastatin high cholesterol
Vicodin Generic - Hydrocodiene +acetominophen analgesic
Ambien Generic - zolpidem insomnia
Intuniv Generic - guanfacine ADHD
Effexor XR generic - ventafaxine antidepressant black box
*Cialis generic - tadcilafil erectile dysfunction
Aricept Generic - Donepezil dementia / Alzheimer's
*Nexium Generic - esomeprazole GERD / decreases stomach acid
*Plavix Generic - clopidogrel prevents blood clots black box
Tricor Generic -fenofibrate high cholesterol
Percocet generic - oxycodone + acetominophen analgesic
Lisinopril generic - lisinopril high blood pressure
Abilify Generic - aripiprazole antipsychotic / antidepressant
Oxycontin Generic - oxycodone analgesic black box
Zetia Generic - ezetimibe high cholesterol
Premarin Generic -conjugated estrogens menopausal symptoms
Spiriva Generic - tiotropium COPD
*Singulair Generic - montelukast asthma
*Crestor Generic - rosuvastatin high cholesterol
*Synthroid Generic - levothyroxine throid disease
Cymbalta Generic - duloxetine antidepressant black box
Diovan Generic – valsartan high blood pressure black box
Lantus eneric - insulin glargine type I diabetes
Viagra Generic - sildenafil citrate erectile disfunction
diluent agent the dilutes a solution or mixture. Bulking agent
excipient substance added to a drug to give or form consistency
additive additive of an active ingredient to a solution that is intended for intravenous administration or irrigation
preservative substance used to prevent growth of microorganisms
molecular form the drug form that elicits biological responses regarrdless of dosage form.
receptor a cell component that combines with a drug or hormone to alter the function of the cell
solution a homogeneous mixture of one or more substances dispersed in a dissolving solvent
hydrophilic water loving
hydroalcoholic a mixture of water and alcohol
buffer system used to maintain the pH of a drug solution within the range of optimum stability.
suspension a liquid containing finely divided drug particles uniformly distributed
emulsion a heterogeneous system of at least one immisicble liquid dispersed in another form of droplets
radio-opaque having the property of absorbing x-rays
lotions liquid preparations intended for external application
homogeneous of uniform composition throughout
heterogeneous composed of parts having various and dissimilar characteristics or properties
emulsifying agents a substance used in preparing an emulsion
propellant a substance used to help expel the contents of a pressurized container
anionic carrying a negative charge
cationic carrying a positive charge
density weight per unit volume
wetting agent a surface agent which allows materials to penetrate into a solid surface
hygroscopic moisture absorbing
volatile evaporates at low temp.
granule a very small pill, usually gelatin-coated or sugar-coated, containin a drug to be given in a small dose
capsule a soluble container enclosing medicine
tablet a solid dosage form of varying weight, size, and shape that contains a medicinal substance
anhydrous containing no water
hydrous combined with water, forming a compound with one or more molecules of water
lacrimal fluids tears
iso-osmotic having the same tone
isotonic having the osmotic pressure
pyrogen an agent that causes a rise in temp.
drugs are defined as chemicals of : natural origin, synthetic orgin, semisynthetic origin
Drug formulation aids include: dilutents, excipients, and preservatives
For a drug to elicit the desired response, it is required at the site of action to be in the form of a molecular dispersion
A soluble substance is called a solute
Medicinal emulsions for oral sdministration are usually o/w type
A _____ is a system or device for delivering a drug or a medicinal agent to the biological sytem dosage form
________ are various formulation aids that must be to help formulate and prepare the dosage form Additives
The term ________ is used for substance that are water miscible hydrolyphillic
A ______ helps to resist a change in the pH of the solution when a small amount of an acid or a base is added to the solution buffer
AN _______ is asubstance that helps to keep the mixture of immiscible liquids dispersed into each other for reasonable length of time emulsifying agent
*Xanax Generic - alprazolam antianxiety
Vyvanse Generic - lisdexamfetamine ADHD black box
ProAir Generic - albuterol asthma
Lyrica Generic - pregabalin fibromyalgia and seizures
Lunesta Generic - eszopiclone insomnia
Januvia Generic - sitaglipin type II diabetes
Benicar Generic - olmesarten high blood pressure black box
Zoloft Generic - sentraline antidepressant - anxiety black box
Micardis Generic - telmisartan high blood pressure
Valtrex Generic - valacyclovir antiviral
Niaspan Generic - niacin high cholesterol
Xalatan Generic - Latanoprost ophthalmic glaucoma
Namenda Generic - memantine - Alzheimer's
Zyprexa Generic - olanzapine schizophrenia / bipolar disorder - black box
Trilipix Generic - fenofibric acid - high cholesterol and triglycerides
Boniva Generic - ibandronate osteoporsis
Glutcotrol Generic - glipizide - diabetes
Diflucan Generic - fluconazole antifungal antibiotic
Pristiq Generic - desvenlafaxine - antidepressant
Evista Generic - raloxifene prevents osteoporsis
Flomax Generic - tamsulosin increase urination in BPH benign prostatic hyper plasia
*Celexa Generic - citaloprom antidepressant black box
avandia Generic - rosiglitazone - diabetes - black box
Avapro Generic - irbesartan - high blood pressure
Avodart Generic - dutasteride - benign prostetic hyperplasia (BPH)
Lovasa Generic - omega-3-fatty acids - high triglycerides
Nuvigil Generic - armodafinil - narcolepsy
Evista Generic - raloxifene H2O (hydrochloride) - to treat osteoporosis. Black box
Flexeril *** Generic - Cyclobenzapine - muscle relaxent
a double-pan balance capable of weighing relatively large quantities
mortar preferable for mixing liquids and semisoft dosage forms
graduates can be calibrated down to 1 tenth of a milliter. a marked conical vessel used for measuring liquids. Provides a clean water system, which keeps the product stable
electronic balance a balance scale that varies based of its purpose. can be used to weigh bulk quantities greater than a gram.
taring resetting an electronic balance to a zero setting
suspending agent a chemical additive used in suspensions to thicken the liquid and retard settling of particles
What is the most abused controlled substance in the U.S.? oxycontin
Definition of dosage form the carious pharmaceutical forms by which drugs are made available.
Buffer system used to maintain the pH of a drug solution
BID twice a day
TID Three times a day
QID four times a day
q4h every four hours
prn as needed
q4h every four hours
q6h every 6 hours
qod every other day
Sugar dissolved in coffee is an example of a solute dissolved in a solvent - true or false true
A compressed tablet is one of the many dosage for of tablets, other examples of tablets are: compressed tablet, interacoated, sugar coated, extended release, rapid release, mucal, delayed release, chewable,sustained realease, film coated, sublingual.
Whch of the following have a black box warning antidepressants - all
Suspension - definition Particle that is suspended or mixed into a solution. Example - cloudy amoxcicilan and must be shaken up.
Solution solid particles disolve making the medication clear whereas a suspension is cloudy
All are advantages of a tablet except ease of use, accurate dose, unstable Answer unstable
The advantage of a suppository ease of administration, can be used in a unconscious patient, can be stored in any way Answer - can be used on an unconscious patient
Benadryl elixir is not a suspension true
Advantages of a capsule easy to swallow, masks odor or taste, its an accurate dosage form
Semi solid dosage forms ointment, creams and pastes
Ointments are easy to wash off, true or false false
Difference between ointments and creams ointments are oil based
Advantages of parenteral (injection) advantages - Disadvantages - expensive to manufacture
Fast disolving tablets - advantage FDDTS Advantages - ODT dont have to swallow, it bypasses the liver, avoids the first pass affect, therefore you get a better response
Name a dosage form that is not common buffer system
A solution is a mixture of a substance dissolved in liquid - true or false true
What is an advantage of liquid dosage form? More stable than solid dosage forms
Reconstituted liquid antibiotics are an example of? suspension
Medicinal emulsions for oral administration are usually of the water in oil (w/o) type emulsions. true or false false - oil and water (o/w)
What is an essential ingredient in tablet formulation? emulsifying agent
AN example of a semisolid dosage form ointment
Zocor Generic -Simvastin - hyper cholesterolemia
Prozac Generic - Flouxetine - antidepressant
Cipro Generic - ciprolooxacin - antibiotic black box
Augmentin Generic - Amoxicillan / Clavulanate Potassium - antibiotic
Diabeta Generic - glyburide - type II diabetes controls blood sugar levels
Norvasc*** Generic - Amlodipine - high blood pressure
Flagyl Generic - metronidazole - antibiotic
Coumadin Generic - warfarin / jantoven - prevents blood clots - tablet - black box
Prestiq Generic - desevenlafaxine - anti depressant - black box
Elavil Generic - amitriptyline - antidepressant black box
Keflex Generic - cephalexin - antibiotic
Hyzaar Generic - Losartan - high blood pressure
Decadron Generic - dexamethasone - corticosteriod - immunosupressant
Lasix Generic - furosemide - hypertension
Klonopin Generic - clonazepam - antiseisure -panic disorders - anxiety - benzodiazepine
Actonel Generic - risedronate - prevents osteoporosis
Detrol LA Generic - Tolterodine - over active bladder disease
counter balance
solution balance a single unequal arm balance used for weighing large amounts
extemporaneous compounding prepared at the time it is required, with materials on hand
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