Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Fabick

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
levodopa (L-Dopa)   dopaminergic Agents  
🗑
levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)   dopaminergic Agents  
🗑
amantadine HCL (Symmetrel)   dopamine agonist  
🗑
bromcriptine mesylate (Parlodel)   dopamine agonist  
🗑
benztropine (Cogentin)   anticholinergic  
🗑
trihexphenidyl (Artane)   anticholinergic  
🗑
diphenhydramine hcl (Benadryl)   anticholinergic & cannabinoids  
🗑
ethopropazine (Parsidol)   anticholinergic  
🗑
procyclidine (Kemadrin)   anticholinergic  
🗑
belladonaa alkaloids   anticholinergic  
🗑
atropine   anticholinergic  
🗑
scopolamine   anticholinergic  
🗑
donepezil hcl (Aricept)   AchE Inhibitors  
🗑
tacrine (Cognex)   AchE Inhibitors  
🗑
rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon)   AchE Inhibitors  
🗑
memantine (Namenda)   glutamergic inhibitors  
🗑
interferon beta 1 & 1a (Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron)   Immune modulating or BMR  
🗑
glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)   Immune modulating or BMR  
🗑
azathioprine (Imuran)   Immune modulating or BMR  
🗑
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)   immunosuppressant  
🗑
mitoxantrone (Novantrone)   immunosuppressant  
🗑
drugs for chronic progressive MS   cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), mitoxantrone (Novantrone), & adrenocorticotriphic hormone (ACTH)  
🗑
drugs for remission-exacerbation MS   interferon beta 1 & 1a (Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), & azathioprine (Imuran)  
🗑
side effects for chronic progressive MS drugs   N/V, GI discomfort, allergic reactions, alopecia, blue-green tint to urine, & irreversible cardiac damage, possible teratogenic  
🗑
side effects of remission-exacerbation MS drugs   flu like, discomfort at injection site, & liver toxicity  
🗑
acute attack drugs for MS   glucocorticoid (Prednisone) & adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)  
🗑
which of the chronic progressive MS drugs is most toxic?   mitoxantrone (Novantrone)  
🗑
Which drug do you need to give at a 14 day with tapering?   ACTH  
🗑
Which drug do you watch the WBC & only give 5 days?   cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)  
🗑
What is a synthetic protein that stimulates proteins that make up the myelin sheath to decrease attacks & lesions?   glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)  
🗑
what reduces spasticity & improves muscle tone & is given IM every other day?   interferon beta 1 & 1a (Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron)  
🗑
drugs that block NMDA receptors & may slow ca accumulation to prevent further damage. allowing more glutamate to be available for learning & memory?   memantine (Namenda)  
🗑
overdose s&s for glutamergic inhibitors   severe n/v, sweating, salivation, hypotesnion, bradycardia, increased muscle weakness & convulsions  
🗑
side effects of AchE Inhibitor drugs   V/D, dark urine, insomnia, H/A, fatigue, urinary incontinence, blurred vision, arthralgia  
🗑
what improves memory?   AchE Inhibitors  
🗑
How long does it take before parkinsons is controlled with medicaitons?   weeks to 2-4 months  
🗑
Drugs that cause discolored urine when exposed to air?   anticholinergics for parkinsons  
🗑
what drugs do you not abruptly discontinue?   anticholinergics for parkinsons  
🗑
anticholinergics are CI with what?   glaucoma & myesthenia gravis  
🗑
what class for parkinsons reduces the rigidity & some of the tremors but not the bradykinesia?   anticholinergics  
🗑
side effects of Parlodel?   n, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, chest pain, edema, nightmares, delusions, confusion  
🗑
What drug is the dose decreased if taken with Levedopa?   bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)  
🗑
which drug works directly on the dopamine receoptors?   bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)  
🗑
Which dopamine drug is also an antiviral?   amantadine hcl (Symmetrel)  
🗑
which drug causes the release of neuronal sites & increase accumulation in peripheral & centrally. less effective than levedopa but fewer side effects?   amantadine hcl (Symmetrel)  
🗑
onset of this drug is 48 hrs.   amantadine hcl (Symmetrel)  
🗑
side effects include for amantadine hcl (Symmetrel)   orthostatic hypotension, confusion, urinary retention, & c  
🗑
which drug acts by decreasing peripheral breakdown ofj levodopa to decrease side effects while increasing the amount of levodopa to blood?   levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)  
🗑
Which dopamine drug is a single daily dose?   levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)  
🗑
which drug is most effective in treating parkinson & acts by inhibiting enzymes that destroy it in the body or convert by dopadecarboxydase to dopamine?   levodopa (L-Dopa)  
🗑
therapeutic effect for this durg takes 2-3 weeks while the full effect takes 2-4 months   levodopa (L-Dopa)  
🗑
CI for glaucoma pts   levodopa (L-Dopa)  
🗑
side effects for levodopa (L-Dopa)   GI disress, A/N/V, confusion, nervousness, dyskinesia, choreiform movements, euphoria, agitation, orthostatic hypotension, palpitation, tachycardia, cardiac dysrhythmias, HTN, insomnia, tolerance, & anticholinergics  
🗑
choreiform movements   twisting wormlike  
🗑
which drug should you monitor intraocular pressure, hepatic, renal, & cardio status   levodopa (L-Dopa)  
🗑
given in a titrate dose   levodopa (L-Dopa)  
🗑
works by blocking action potential of electrical activity or by interfering with synaptic transmission of electrical impulses.   AEDs  
🗑
Classes of AEDs   hydantoins, barbiturates, benzodizepines, succinimides, misc antiepileptics  
🗑
phenytoin (Dilantin)   hydantoins  
🗑
phenobarbital (Luminal)   barbiturates  
🗑
primidone (Mysoline)   barbiturates  
🗑
clonzepam (Klonopin)   benzodizepines  
🗑
clorazepate (Tranxene)   benzodizepines  
🗑
midazolam (Versed)   benzodizepines  
🗑
ethosuximide (Zarontin)   succinimides  
🗑
carbamazepine (Tegretol)   misc antiepileptics  
🗑
valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene)   misc antiepileptics  
🗑
Used to treat tonic clonic & partial seizures   phenytoin (Dilantin)  
🗑
used to treat status epilepticus   phenobarbital (Luminal), primidone (Mysoline), diazepam (Valium), & midazolam (Versed)  
🗑
DOC for status epileptics   diazepam (Valium)  
🗑
DOC for absence seizures   ethosuximide (Zarontin)  
🗑
used to treat benign tremors & seizures   primidone (Mysoline)  
🗑
promotes Na movement into neurons in the motor cortex increasing threshhold & preventing spread of electrical impulses   hydantoins  
🗑
stimulates GABA receptors & inhibits the transmission & neuronal firing increasing the threshold & increase movement of Cl into cells   barbiturates  
🗑
prevent the spread of electrical seizure activity by stimulating GABA   benzodizepines  
🗑
decrease respnse to repeative stimuli in the basal ganglia & cortex   succinimides  
🗑
similar to dilantin   carbamazepine (Tegretol)  
🗑
side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin)   CNS depression, slurred speech, irritability, twitch, drowsy, agranulocytosis, anemai, hypoprothrombinemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, N/V/D/C, wt gain, red brown urin, gingival hyperplasia, teratogenic  
🗑
side effects of bariturates   CNS depression, respiratory depression, drowsy, & idiosyncratic with kids & elderly  
🗑
side effects of benzodiazepines   CNS depression, respiratory depression, sedation  
🗑
side effects of succinimides   A/N/V/D/C, abd pain, wt loss, CNS depression, difficult concentration, mental slowness, drowsiness, ataxia, HA, lethargy, euphoria, photosensitivity, insomnia, bloody dyscrasias, & bone marrow suppression  
🗑
side effects of tegretol   fatal blood dyscrasias, n/v, drowsy, decreased coordination, confusion, speech disturbances, abnormal involuntary movements, peripheral neuritis, photosensitivity  
🗑
side effects of valproic acid   thrombocytopenia, N/V, sedation, & increased liver enzymes  
🗑
cyclobenzaprine HCL (Flexeril)   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
baclofen (Lioresal)   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
chlorzoxazone (Paraflex, Parafon Forte)   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
diazepam (Valium)   centrally acting muscle relaxants & benzodizepines & Anxiolytics  
🗑
carisoprodol (Soma)   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
meethocarbamol (Robaxin)   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
orphenadrine citrate (Norflex, Flexon)   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)   peripherally or direct acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport)   newer direct-acting muscle relaxant  
🗑
botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc)   newer direct-acting muscle relaxant  
🗑
meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown)   Anxiolytics  
🗑
side effects for centrally acting muscle relaxants   n/v, tachycardia, dry mouth, rash, asthma attacki, blurred vision, sedation, drowsy, insomnia, hyptoension, diplopia  
🗑
side effects for peripherally or direct acting muscle relaxants   A/N/V/D, sweating, photosensitivity, urinary retention, liver toxicity, muscle weakness, drowsy, dizzy, insomnia, tachycardia, hypotension  
🗑
drugs that block interneuronal activity to the brain & spinal cord   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
works directly on the muscle for relaxation especially spastic. interferes with Ca ions release.   peripherally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
causes weakness or paralysis of involved muscles due to blocking hte release of acetylcholine from the nerve terminals   newer direct-acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
inhibits afferent spinal synaptics pathways & directly suppresses muscle function at the NMJ or synapse   diazepam (Valium)  
🗑
these drugs cause lowered blood sugar levels so DM pts should monitor levels closely   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
do not discontinue this drug abruptly   centrally acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
important to monitor for hepatotoxicity in what drug?   dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)  
🗑
also used to treat malignant hyperthermia   dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)  
🗑
avoid extravastion of the this drug if given IV   dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)  
🗑
therapeutic effect takes about 1 wk if taken PO   dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)  
🗑
treats dystonias & migraines   newer direct-acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
repeated injections every 3-6 month is required for what meds & also can result in the loss of effectiveness   newer direct-acting muscle relaxants  
🗑
what drug should you not mix or dilute. give IV slowly & IM deep   diazepam (Valium)  
🗑
used topically to decrease chemical transmission to sensory allowing relaxation of the muslces   cayenne  
🗑
what is the active ingredient in cayenne?   capsaicin  
🗑
important thing to remember when applying cayenne   placed only on intact skin  
🗑
dronabinol (Marinol)   cannabinoids  
🗑
trimethobenzamide (Tigan)   cannabinoids  
🗑
benzquinamide HCL (Emete-Con)   cannabinoids  
🗑
hydroxyzine HCL (Vistaril, Atarax)   cannabinoids  
🗑
scopolamine transdermal (Transderm Scop)   cannabinoids  
🗑
dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)   cannabinoids  
🗑
meclizine (Antivert)   cannabinoids  
🗑
ondansetron (Zofran)   selective serotonin receptor antagonists  
🗑
metoclopramide (Reglan)   GI Stimulants  
🗑
cisapride (Propulsid)   GI Stimulants  
🗑
sibutramine (Meridia)   anorexiants  
🗑
pancrelipase (Pancrease, Cotazym, Ilozyme, & others)   digestive enzymes  
🗑
pancreatin (Pancrezyme, Creon, & others)   digestive enzymes  
🗑
Ipecac   emetics  
🗑
contains active ingredient found in marijunana causing euphoria, antiemetic, & relaxation response   dronabinol (Marinol)  
🗑
depresses the CRT zone at the medulla to treat N/V   trimethobenzamide (Tigan)  
🗑
depresses the CRT zone & prevents & treats N/V   benzquinamide HCL (Emete-Con)  
🗑
unknown action. anticholinergic. helps with anxiety, pruritus with allergy, pre/post op sedation, DTs, adjuncts to narcotics, N/V   hydroxyzine HCL (Vistaril, Atarax)  
🗑
inhibits effects in the vestibular area of the CNS & the V center   scopolamine transdermal (Transderm Scop)  
🗑
used for motion sickness   dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)  
🗑
treats vertigo, Meneires disease, & motion sickness   meclizine (Antivert)  
🗑
blocks the receptors that are stimulated by serotonin in the CTZ to prevent N/V   ondanestron (Zofran)  
🗑
blocks dopamine receptors in the CRT zone   metoclopramide (Reglan)  
🗑
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to help chemotherapy induced v   corticosteroids  
🗑
contains enzymes lipase, protease, & amylase replaceing it d/t decrease in pancreas & help complete the final stages of digestion   digestive enzymes  
🗑
side effects for dronabinol (Marinol)   euphoria, confusion, ataxia, increased sensory awareness, decreased motor coordination, paranoia, hunger (cheo appetite stimulant), hungover appearance  
🗑
side effects for trimethobenzamide (Tigan)   sedation, H/A, loose stools, dizziness, muscle cramps, blurred vision, seziures, severe v, depression, tremors, weakness, sore throat, jaundice  
🗑
side effects benzquinamide HCL (Emete-Con)   sedation, agitation, insomnia, H/A, dry mouth, increased sweating, increased salivation, blurred vision, hiccups, EPS, hypo/HTN, dysrhythmias  
🗑
side effects of hydroxyzine HCL (Vistaril, Atatrax)   drowsiness, dry mouth  
🗑
side effects for scopolamine transdermal (Transderm scop)   c, dry skin, dry mucous membranes, blurred vision, drowsiness, insomnia , difficulty urinating, photophobia, dysphagia, glaucoma, & IIOP  
🗑
side effects for ondansetron (Zofran)   HTN, anxiety drowsiness, abd pain, D, xerostomia  
🗑
side effects for Reglan   loose stools, dizzy, orthostatic hypotension, drowsy, abd pain, N/V, anorexia, wt. loss, difficulty urinating & breathing, chest pain, paresthesia, hallucinations, visual disturbances, nightmares, agranulocytosis, EPS  
🗑
side effects of cisapride (Propulsid)   D/N/V, stomach distress  
🗑
side effects of anorexiants   H/A, insomnia, dry mouth, HTN, tachycardia  
🗑
side effects of digestive enzymes   N/D, abd cramping, avoid skin contact d/t irritation, caution with asthma d/t ability to cause asthma attack if accidentally inhaled  
🗑
what medication is it important not to crush, chew, or change brands?   digestive enzymes  
🗑
CI for pork allergy   digestive enzymes  
🗑
What drug is not used in children with viral illness d/t risk of Reye syndrome?   trimethobenzamide (Tigan)  
🗑
what drug do you need to check BP prior to administration & after?   trimethobenzamide (Tigan)  
🗑
used cautiously with DHD, electrolyte imbalances, high fever, gastroenteritis, or encephalitis   trimethobenzamide (Tigan)  
🗑
what drug is given 15 mins prior to emergence of anesthesia   benzquinamide HCL (Emete-Con)  
🗑
patch placed on mastoid process that can cause one sided pupillary dilation. placed 4-12hrs prior to & can be left on for 3 days.   scopolamine transdermal (Transderm Scop)  
🗑
given 30 mins prior to chemo IV. 2 hrs prior to radiation PO   ondansetron (Zofran)  
🗑
avoid using this medication with pt who have epilepsy, pheochromocytoma, GI increased motility is hazardous or already increased.   GI stimulants  
🗑
administered 30 mins before meals & at HS   GI stimulants  
🗑
pt must have a BMI >30 or 27 with risk factors (DM , HTN)   sibutramine (Meridia)  
🗑
must be given a 2 week washout b/w MAOIs   Meridia  
🗑
fluoxetine (Prozac) & sertaline (Zoloft)   can be used like Meridia  
🗑
older preps of anorexiants caused what types of problems?   cardiac & addictive b/c of amphetamines, fen-phen, or ephedra alkaloids  
🗑
inhibits or blocks the effect of Ach to balance it with dopamine. inhibits the overactivity of the brain & muscle tremors/rigidity.   benztropine (Cogentin)  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: midnight1854
Popular Pharmacology sets