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mod 10 test 1
mod 10 test 1 ch 9 ch 15 ch 30
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| analgesic | a drug that relieves pain by reducing perception of pain |
| antiinflammatory | a drug that reduces swelling, redness, and pain that promotes healing |
| antiseptic | a substance that slows or stops growth of microorganisms on surfaces such as skin |
| antitussive | a drug that can decrease the coughing reflex of the central nervous system |
| expectorant | chemical that causes the removal of mucous secretions from the respiratory system;loosens and things sputtum and bronchial secretions for ease of expectoration |
| prophylaxis | tx given before an event to prevent the event from happened |
| tylenol's generic name | acetaminophen |
| tylenol (class) | antipyretic/analgesic |
| motrin, advil(generic) | ibuprofen |
| motrin, advil (class) | NSAID |
| benadryl (generic) | diphenhydramine |
| benadryl (class) | histamine blocker, sedative, antihistamine |
| pepcid AC (generic) | famotidine |
| pepcid AC (class) | H2 antagonist |
| metamucial (generic) | psyllium |
| metamucil (class) | fiber |
| imodium a-d (generic) | loperamide |
| imodium A-D (class) | antidiarrheal |
| dulcolax (generic) | bisacodyl |
| dulcolax (class) | laxative |
| what OTC items are limited to buy because they can be misused for illegal street drugs? | pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine |
| purity | represents the lack of contamination from enviromenttal factors of the chemical (drug) contained in the product |
| Potency | refers to the strength of the drug, measured in grams, milligrams, or micrograms. |
| bioavailability | precentage of a drug that is absorbed and transported to the site of action |
| efficacy | ability of the drug to produce the desired chemical change in the body, tested by placebo effect |
| safety and toxicity | number of adverse or undesirable effects from clinical trials |
| before a drug is considered safe... | the potential for adverse effects must be compared with the benefits |
| what is a monograph? | information about a drug that includes descriptive info about clinical trails, all side effects , appropriate dosing, reported interactions |
| who is in charge of recalls? | FDA |
| What is reye's syndrome? | a rare condition that can affect children and teenagers who have an active case of chickenpox or influenza |
| What do analgesic and antipyretic agents do? | help reduce or relieve pain (analgesic) and fever(antipyretic) |
| What can be used for an overdose of aspirin? | activated charcoal, decreases the absorption of the drug |
| Why should teenagers and children avoid taking aspirin for chickenpox or flu symptoms? | aapirin has been associated with reye's syndrome |
| What do decongestants and antihistamines do? | they dry out mucous membranes and open airways |
| what is an antihistamine? | agent used with allergic symptoms, blocks histamine (h1) that causes allergic reactions. common side effect is drowsiness |
| what are decongestants used for? | stuffiness and congestion of the nasal passages,allows release of mucus |
| what is the most common sleep aid in hospitals? | diphenhydramine |
| what are antitussive agents used for? | dry, nonphlegm-producing coughs |
| what is helicobater pylori? what does it cause? | a bacterium that causes the symptoms of heartburn. chronic pain in the stomach resulting in an ulcer |
| What do histamine2 (H2) antagonists do? | decrease acid secretion (heartburn) |
| What drugs are used for inflammation/pain? | ibuprofen (motrin,advil) naproxen (aleve) ketoprofen (orudis KT) |
| what is psyllium used for? | constipation and diarrhea |
| psyllium (generic) | metamucial |
| simethicone (brand) | Gas-X |
| skin type 1 : | burnes easily/ rarely tans, suggested minimum coverage is 20 to 30 SPF |
| skin type 3: | burns moderately/ tans gradually, 8 to 12 SPF |
| skin type 6: | never burns/ deeply pigmented, no spf coverage needed |
| benoxoyl peroxide is used for: | drying out of pimples or sores, available OTC |
| what prescription antibiotics are prescribed for acne? | tetracycline, erythromycin, and clindamycin |
| contagious,skin irritation, disappears on their own within 6 months | warts |
| whast are gential warts caughed by? | human papillomavirus |
| virus that causes sores and welts around the mouth or vaginal area | herpes simplex |
| what is the treatment for herpes simplex? | antiviral |
| Genetic skin condition that cannot be cured and may last a lifetime | psoriasis |
| how are skins burns ranged? | first degree, being the least severe, third degree being the most severe |
| what is anxiety? | feelings of apprehension, dread, and fear with characteristics including tension, restlessness, tachycardia, dyspnea and a sense of hopelessness |
| what is bipolar disorder? | depressive psychosis, alternating betweent excessive phases of mania and depression |
| what is insomnia? | difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep |
| what is mania? | form of psychosis characterized by excessive excitement, elevated mood, and exalted feelings |
| what is schizophrenia? | a group of mental disorders characterized by inappropriate emotions and unrealistic thinking |
| abilify (generic name) | aripiprazole |
| prolixin (g) | fluphenazine |
| risperdal (g) | risperidone |
| seroquel (g) | quetiapine |
| zyprexa (g) | olanzapine |
| cymbalta (g) | duloxetine |
| effexor (g) | venlafaxine |
| paxil (g) | paroxetine |
| prozac (g) | fluoxetine |
| zoloft (g) | sertraline |
| ativan (g) | lorazepam |
| librium | chlordiazepoxide |
| serax (g) | oxazepam |
| valium (g) | diazepam |
| xanax | (alprazolam) |
| who can write prescriptions for human emotions? | psychiatrists |
| thiothixene (B) | Nacane |
| amitriptyline (B) | Elavil |
| Tricyclic Antidepressants | amitriptyline, doxepin, imipramine |
| imipramine (b) | Tofranil |
| MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors) | tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil) |
| SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | citalopram (Celexa) , paroxetine (Paxil) |
| bupropion (Wellbutrin) (I) | tx of depression and smoking cessastion |
| what do sedative and hypnotic agents affect? | CNS (central nervous system) |
| affect CNS to a higher degree than sedatives, cause sleepiness | Hypnotics |
| what is the main ingredient in OTC sedative and hypnotic agents? | diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
| how are barbiturate differentiated? | the time it takes for them to work, short- to long-acting |
| diazepam (B) | Valium |
| lorazepam (b) | Ativan |
| oxazepam (b) | Serax |
| busipirone (b) | BuSpar |
| amino acids | macromolecules that make up proteins |
| atom | the smallest unit of an element |
| electron | the smallest subset of an atom that contains a negative charge |
| ion | an atom or a group of atoms with a leftover unbalanced charge |
| neutron | a subset of an atom that does not contain a charge |
| proton | a subatomic particle of an atom that holds a positive charge |
| what are atoms made up of? | proton , electron and neutrons |
| what are enzymes? | proteins that regulate speed of reactions, can speed up or inhibit reactions |
| hyperalimentation | nutritional supplements by intraveneous methods |
| what is contained in a hyperalimentation? | electrolyte, vitamin, and mineral replacement |
| Mg | magnesium |
| Mn | Manganese |
| P | phosphorus |
| what is the normal pH of blood? | 7.4 |
| what happens in cardiac arrests and what is used to treat it? | happens when body is unable to keep blood pH at 7.4 and becomes acidic. sodium bicarbonate is tx |
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