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What rule relates Penicillins and Cephalosporins?   Many patient's allergic to Penicillin's have a 10%cross-sensitivity or possibility they will also be allergic to Cephalosporins.  
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What is a drug?   Any substance that can be used to modify a chemical process or processes in the body.  
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What is an OTC drug?   A drug that does not require a prescription.  
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What is a legend drug?   A drug requiring a prescription.  
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What is an Analgesic drug? Give one example.   A pain related drug used to block or reduce the perception of pain but not its cause. EX: Tylenol (acetaminophen)  
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What is an Anti-Infective drug? List 4 examples.   A drug used to kill an infectious agent or inhibit it from spreading. EX: Diclox (dicloxacillin), Vancocin (vancomycin), Keflex (cephalexin), Azactam (aztreonam)  
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What does an Anti-Anginal do? List 3 examples.   Increases cardiac blood flow thus increasing oxegyn supply while decreasing the workload of the heart, which decreases its demand for oxegyn. EX: NitroStat, Isoptin, Tenormin  
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What does a Bronchdilator do? List 2 examples.   Decongests the Bronchiole tubes. EX: Proventil (albuterol), ProAir HFA (albuterol)  
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What does an Asthmatic do? List 2 examples.   Treats various conditions associated with asthma. EX: Aerobid (flunisolide), Azmacort (triamcinolone)  
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What does a Corticosteriod do? List 2 examples.   Reduces inflammation associated with asthma. EX: Flovent (fluticasone), Pulmicort (budesonide)  
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What does a Xanthine Derivative do? List 2 examples.   Reduces frequency of asthma attacks, increases heart rate and alertness. EX: Theo-Dur (theophylline), Serevant (salmeterol xinafoate)  
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What does an Anti-Histamine do? List 2 examples.   Prevent allergic reactions, reduce nausea, and may increase sedation. EX: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine)  
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What does a Decongestant do? List 2 examples.   Increases drainage and reduces congestion by shrinking mucous membranes. EX: Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), Neo-synephrine (phenylephrine)  
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What does an Antitussive do? List 2 examples.   Suppresses cough EX: Delsym (dextromethorphan), Benadryl (diphenhydramine)  
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What does an Expectorant do? List 2 examples.   Decreases the thickness of phlegm from the lungs which aide in its expulsion EX: Robitussin (guaifenesin), Water  
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What are the different types of Antidiabetics? List 2 examples.   Insulins, Sulfonylureas (1st & 2nd gen.), Bigaunides, Thiazolidinediones's EX: Glucophage (metformin), Troglitazone (generic only)  
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What are the different types of Antiemetics? List 2 examples.   Dopamine Antagonists, Seratonin Antagonists EX: Reglan (metoclopromide), Kytril (granisetron)  
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What are the different types of Anti-Hyperlipidemics? List 2 examples.   Bile-Acid Sequestrant, HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor's, Fibric Acid Derivatives, Miscellaneous EX: Tricor (fenofibrate), Mevacor (lovastatin)  
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What are the different types of Anti-Hypertensives? List 2 examples.   Beta-Blockers, Alpha-Blockers, Diuretics (5-TLPCO), Angio-tensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors), Calcium Channel Blockers, Centrally Acting Alpha-Adgrenic Blockers EX: Tenormin (atenolol), Cardura (doxazosin)  
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What are the different types of Anti-Hypertension: Diuretics? List 1 drug each.   Thiazides-HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide), Loop-Lasix (furosemide), Potassium Sparing-Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide &triamterene combination), Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors-Diamox (acetazolamide), Osmotic- Glycerin  
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What are the different types of Anti-Infectives?   Penicillins, Cephalosporins (1st-5th Gen.), Monobactams, Glycopeptide Antibiotics, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, Quinolones/Fluroquinalones, Antituberculosis agents, Anti-Fungals, -Azoles  
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List 3 examples of Anti-Infectives.   EX: Diflucan (fluconazole), Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Rifadin (rifampin)  
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What are the different types of Gastrointestinal drugs? List 2 examples.   Antacids, Gastric Mucosal Agents, Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonist, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Anti-Diarreals, Laxatives and Stool Softeners EX: Dulcolax (bisacodyl), Mylanta  
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What are the different types of Cardiac Drugs? List 2 examples.   Anti-Anginals (5NCABA), Vasopressors, Glycosides EX: Lanoxin (digoxin), Timoptin (timolol)  
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What are the different types of Cardiac: Anti-Anginals? List 1 drug each.   Nitrates-NitroStat (nitroglycerin), Calcium Channel Blockers-Isoptin (verapamil), Antiarrhythmics-Pronestyl (procainamide), Vasopressors-Dobutrex (dobutamine), Glycosides-Lanoxin (digoxin)  
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What are the different types of Hematologic Agents? List 2 examples.   Coagulating Enhancers, Anti-Coagulation Agents, Anti-Platlet Agents, Thrombolytic Enzymes, Hemostatic Agents, Hematopoietic EX: Epogen (epoetin), Coumadin (warfarin)  
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What are the different types of Hormone Related Agents? List 2 examples.   Thyroid Hormones/ Hypothyroid Agents, Hyperthyroid Agents, Oral Contraceptives, Ovulation Stimulants, Oxytocic and Tococlytic Agents, Androgens, Anti-Androgen Agents, Anabolic Steroids EX:Proscar (finasteride), Testosterone  
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What are the different types of Immunological Agents? List 2 examples.   Immune Globulins, Immunosuppressives EX: IgA, Restasis (cyclosporine)  
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What are the different types of Muscle and Bone Related drugs?List 2 examples.   Neuromuscular Blockers, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Bone Disorder Agents EX: Vecuron (vecuronium) Soma Compound (carisoprodol)  
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What are the different types of Ophthalmic drugs? List 2 examples.   Anti_Glaucoma Agents, Ophthalmic Mydriatics, Other Ophthalmic Agents EX: Pilocar (pilocarpine), atropine  
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What are the different types of Pain Related Agents? List 2 examples.   Analgesic Agents, NSAID, Opiods, Int-Migraine (Tryptans), Anasthetics; Local & General (Inhalation, Intravenous) EX: Xylocaine (lidocaine), Roxicodone (oxicodone)  
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What are the different types of Psychotropic Agents?   Anti-depressants, Anti-Psychotics  
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What are the different types of Psychotropic Agents: Anti-Depressants?   Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI's), Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA's), Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's), Selective Seratonin Reuptake Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRI's)  
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What are the different types of Psychotropic Agents: Anti-Psychotics?   Phenothiazine's, Sedative-Hypnotics, Benzodiazepines  
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What are the different types of Respiratory Drugs? List 1 examlpe each   Asthmatic-Azmacort, Bronchodilators-ProAir HFA, Corticosteriods-Flovent, Xanthine Derivatives-Serevent, Anti-Histamines-Benadryl, Decongestants-Sudafed, Anti-Tussives-Delsym, Expectorants-Robitussin  
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List 2 beta-blockers and 2 Calcium Channel Blockers .   Beta-Blockers: Tenormin (atenolol), Inderal (propranolol) Calcium Channel Blockers: Isoptin (verapamil), Imdur (iosorbide mononitrate)  
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What are the four drugs classified for gout and their intended use.   Colchicine-Used to prevent gout attacks, Zyloprim (allopurinol)-Decreases uric acid production, Anturane (sulfinpyrazone) & Benemid (probenecid)-Increases uric acid production  
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Why are Cephalosporin's divided into generations?   Divided based on their improved activity.  
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Define Poison.   Any drug known to the pharmacuetical or medical profession that is liable to be destructive to adult human life if taken in quantities of 60 grams or less.  
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What is the usual minimum requirment for poison labeling?   Container label bears the name of the substance,the word poison and the name and place of the business seller.  
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What is the purpose for the Poison Prevention Packaging Act?   To keep children from swallowing the pills resulting in injury or death.  
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What prescription drugs are exempt from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act restrictions?   Most non-prescription drugs, some prescriptions drugs, sublingual nitroglycerin, chewable forms of isosorbide dinitrate.  
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When may the pharmacy dispense a drug in a "NON CHILDPROOF" container?   When the doctor requests, the patient requests, for use inpatient, nursing homes.  
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Define Placebo.   Pills that have no effect, sugar pills.  
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When do patients most often recieve placebos?   For clinical studies.  
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What are the two components of a Placebo Reaction?   Anticipation and coincedence.  
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What is the Placebo effect?   The feeling of getting better after being treated with placebos.  
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What makes a drug important?   1st: That the drug is or was used to treat a large number of people with a range of problems; 2nd: Because a drug has led the way, showing it is possible to treat a disease.  
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What has resulted from the careless use of penicillin and many drugs like it?   Germs have developed resistance.  
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Insulin is a form of hormone therapy, true or false?   True.  
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By nearly universal acclaim foremost among the most dreadful scourges of humanity was:   Smallpox.  
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What was the first drug used as an anasthetic?   Ether  
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What was the first drug shown to treat simple pain?   Aspirin  
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Name the two breakthrough drugs that benefited heart patients.   Lanoxin (digoxin) Lasix (furosemide)  
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Name three online resources.   PubMed, Medline, Orange Book.  
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Name three in class references.   Physician's Desk Reference, Facts and Comparisons, Brand-to-generic handbook.  
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What should a technician do when approached with a drug information request over the telephone or in person?   Identify themeselves as a pharmacy technician so the person asking the question will know what type of information may be appropriately asked.  
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