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Pharmocology aspects of PT

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Define Bioavailability   The percentage of medication that reaches systemic circulation  
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Lists ways to absorb drug   Oral, Sublingual, Inhalation, Intramuscular, Subcutaneus, Intravenous, Transdermal (topical)  
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Bio-factors that effect drug distribution within body   Blood flow, plasma protein binding, Blood Brain Barrier, Fat/muscle/other sites accumulation  
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Define Elimination   Predicted rate of clearance of drug from body; the volume of drug that is cleared of a drug per unit time  
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Define Half-life   The amount of time it takes plasma concentration to drop by 50%  
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Define Agonists   endogenous substances, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, that bind with appropriate receptors to produce some effect (Have affinity & efficacy for site)  
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Define Antagonists   Substances or drugs that fit into and bind with receptor sites to block the receptor & allow it not to become active (Have affinity for site but No efficacy)  
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Side-effects of Aspirin   Gastrointestinal upset, nausea, gastritis  
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Mechanism of Aspirin effects   Inhibits COX-cyclooxygenase enzyme & thus inhibits prostaglandin synthesis  
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Mechanism of NSAID action   Non-selective COX-cyclooxygenase inhibitor; inhibits COX1 and COX 2 enzymes  
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Side-effects of NSAID   Fluid retention, edema, some GI irritation  
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Glucocorticosteroids Mechanism of action   Inhibit several parts of the inflammatory process including capillary dilation, edema formation, migration of leukocytes & macrophages to affected area  
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Side-effects & Adverse Effects of Glucoccorticosteroids   Adrenal insufficiency, Immunosuppression, depression, anxiety, euphoria, "mood swings", Cushingoid state, fluid retention, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, myopathy, GI disturbances  
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Give an example of Anti-Rheumatic Drugs   Methotrexate, Embrel-(anti-cytokine)  
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What disease is TNF or Anti-human tumor necrosis factor alpha directly involved with?   Rheumatoid Arthritis  
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Where does Diazepam act?   Acts centrally in supraspinal centers & spinal interneurons  
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Where does Zanaflex act?   Acts in spinal cord as adrenergic agent.  
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Where does Orphenadrine (Norflex) act?   Acts at the level of brainstem or spinal cord  
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Where does Baclofen act?   Acts to inhibit release of neurotransmitters in brain & spinal cord, especially substance P.  
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Where does Dantrolene (Dantrium) act?   Acts locally on muscle fibers to block release of calcium  
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Name some Muscle Relaxers   Diazepam, Zanaflex, Orphenadrine, Baclofen, Dantrium  
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Name some Opiod Narcohttp://www.studystack.com/EditData2.jsp?saved&studyStackId=448428tics   Morphine, Codeine, Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Oxycodone (Percocet), Demerol, Dilaudid  
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Name some Non-opiod Narcotics   Acetometaphine (Tylenol)  
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List the Types Anti-hypertensive Medications   Diuretics, Beta-adrenergic Blockers, Calcium channel blockers, Apha-adrenergic Blockers  
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What is the ultimate (desired) result of taking a Diuretic?   Decreased vascular resistance  
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What are the side-effects of Diuretic medication?   Hyperglycemia (esp with Diabetes), Hypokalemia, Hyperuricemia (too much uric acid=gout), increase in LDL levels, Hypercalcemia  
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What are the side-effects with Loop Diuretics?   Hypokalemia,Hypocalcemia, Hyperglycemia, Hyperuricemia  
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When should Beta-Blockers be avoided?   With certain kinds of agina, all forms of COPD, & Diabetes Mellitus  
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A patient has taken three Nitroglycerin tablets without relief. The next step for the therapist is to...   Immediately call EMS as the patient may be having a MI  
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Mechanism of ACE inhibitor action   Inhibits conversion of angiotensin I & II thus inhibiting vascular smooth muscle  
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Which medication is usually the first step in managing Left ventricular failure?   ACE Inhibitors  
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List examples of Anti-coagulants   Warfarin, Coumadin, Heparin  
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Why should aspirin not be used after acute athletic injury or trauma?   It prolongs clotting  
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Anti-coagulants are used to treat?   DVT and acute MI  
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Anti-Cholinergic drugs are used to treat which cardiac problems?   Heart Block & Bradycardia  
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Beta-Blockers are used to treat which problems?   HTN & also allow for increased exercise tolerance  
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Calcium channel blockers are used to treat which problems?   Atherosclerosis, Arrhythmias, Chest Pain  
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Digoxin is used to treat which problems?   CHF & HTN  
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Nitroglycerin is used to treat?   Angina  
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Diuretics are used to treat which problems?   CHF & HTN  
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Side-effects of Digoxin include...   Nausea, Vomiting, Pulse Irregularities, potential for toxicity  
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Side-effects of calcium-channel blockers include?   Ischemic response due to reduced blood flow to heart muscle  
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Side-effects of Opiod Narcotics?   Mental status changes, nausea & vomiting, postural hypotension  
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Common Medication types used to treat Hypertension.   Diuretics, Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers  
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Common Medication types used to treat Heart Failure.   Ace-inhibitors, Digoxin, Vasodilators  
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