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pharm test 1

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Student Learning Outcomes   Safety, clinical decision making, teamwork & collaboration, professional behaviors, patient-centered care  
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Roles of the ADN   provider of care, manager of care, member of the discipline of nursing  
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5 Rights of Medication Administration   medication, patient, dosage, route, time  
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6 Additional Rights   recording, remember allergies, documentation, understanding, values, refusal  
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Pharmacology   the study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects upon living organisims  
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Pharmacotherapeutics   the use of drugs to treat, prevent, and diagnose disease  
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Pharmacokinetics   study of the metabolisim and action of drugs w/ particular emphasis on the time required for absorption, duration of action, distribution in the body, and method of excretion  
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Pharmacogenomics   study of the effects of genetic differences among people and the impact that these differences have on the uptake, effectiveness, toxicity, and metabolisim of drugs  
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Pharmacodynamics   the study of drugs and their actions on living organisims  
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Generic Name   in small letters  
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Brand Name   Capitalized  
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lisinopril   Prinavil/Zestril-ACE  
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simvastatin   Zocor-HMG-COA reductase-inhibitor, to decrease cholesterol, no grapefruit(heart rhythms/rabdomyosis-kidneys)  
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atenolol   beta blocker-heart  
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metformin Hcl   diabetic-Glucophage  
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asprin   81mg-“baby asprin”-antiplatelet, decrease blood clots  
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propylthiouracil   PTU-for hyperthyroid  
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Agonist   makes something happen  
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Antagonist   stops something from happening  
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Narcotic Antagonist-used for/ex   Opiod OD-Narcan  
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naloxone/Narcan   blocks opiod receptors and reverses the effects of opiods, inc respiratory depression, sedation, psychomimetic effects, and hypotension (also reverses pain control)  
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Antithyroid agent(thioamide)   propylthiouracil/PTU-lowers thyroid hormone levels by preventing the formation of thyroid hormone in the cells  
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Benzodiazepine antagonist-used for/ex   valium, Ativan, Xanax OD-flumazenil(Romazicon)  
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flumazenil/Romazicon   inhibits the effects of benzodiazepines at GABA receptors  
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Antihypoglycemic agent   glucagon(no IV access) or 50% dextrose in water(IV access)  
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Mild Hypogycemia   sympathetic NS is stimulated: sweating, tremors, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, hunger  
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Moderate Hypoglycemia   impaired function of CNS  
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Heparin antidote   protamine sulfate-lab APTT  
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warfarin(Coumadin)-not w/ big green leafy’s-antidote   vitamin K/Mephyton(phytonadione)-lab PT/INR  
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Normal INR/therapeutic   1.0/2.0-3.0  
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Potassium(K+)   3.5-5.0  
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Cation exchange-Potassium   sodium polystyrene sulfonate/Kayexalate-removes potassium from body by exchanging sodium ion for potassium through the large intestine  
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Hyperosmotic laxative-Ammonia   lactulose/Cephulac-laxative action by removing water, reducing blood ammonia level-hepatic encephalopathy is reduced/prevented  
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Statin and Diflucan   risk for rhabdomyolysis  
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Statin and grapefruit/grapefruit juice   irregular heart rhythms and/or rhabdomyolysis  
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metronidazole/Flagyl and alcohol   disulfiram-type reaction, violent n/v  
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warfarin/Coumadin and aspirin   spontaneous bleeding  
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aspirin and clopidogrel/Plavix   spontaneous bleeding  
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St John’s wort and fluoxetine/Prozac   serotonin syndrome(confusion, restlessness, hyper-reflexia, agitation, diaphoresis, tremor, and fever) and increased sensitivity to light  
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Tetracyclines & Quinolones directions   empty stomach, avoid calcium products, iron products, antacids  
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MAO Inhibitors-Nardil directions   avoid alcoholic beverages, dairy, meat(dangerous rise in BP)  
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Coumadin directions   avoid Vitamin K, green leafy veggies  
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OxyContin/oxycodone   sustained release tablet dosed every 12 hours  
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oxycodone/Roxicodone   rapid release tablet dosed every 4 hours  
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Humulin-R/Novolin R   regular insulin, onset 30-60min, intermediate action  
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Humalog   insulin lispro, onset <15min, rapid action  
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Novolog   insulin aspart, onset 15min, rapid action  
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metformin/Glucophage   nonsulfonylurea biquanide  
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methylprednisolone sodium succinate/SoluMedrol   glucocorticoid  
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metoprolol/Lopressor   beta1-selective adrenergic blocking agent  
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metoclopramide/Reglan   antiemetic, prokinetic  
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metronidazole/Flagyl   antiprotozoal, GI surgery  
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aspirin   antiplatelet  
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diazepam/Valium   anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, ETOH withdrawal, muscle relaxant  
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pregabalin/Lyrica   fibromyalgia  
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gabapentin/Neurontin   neuropathic pain  
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Lotrel: benazepril & amlodipine   calcium channel blocker & ACE inhibitor  
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flumazenil/Romazicon   benzodiazepine antagonist  
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vitamin K   goal is to return PT/INR to normal range  
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protamine sulfate   decrease or absence of bleeding episodes due to over heparinization  
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sodium polystyrene sulfonate/Kayexalate   requires monitoring of electrolyte values, especially potassium  
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glucagon/GlucaGen   decreases insulin resistance and accelerates breakdown of glycogen in the liver to release glucose  
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naloxone/Narcan   increase in respirations, opioid agonist-antagonist  
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proplthiouracil/PTU   decrease in heart rate, reduction in anxiety, by blocking formation of thyroid hormone  
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lactulose/Cephulac   causes diarrhea and increased mental status  
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50% dextrose in water/D50W   reversal of hypoglycemia by providing carbohydrates  
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Brand name   name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical company that developed it/Capitalized  
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Generic name   drugs sold by their chemical name or their chemical structure/lowercase  
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Bioavailability   how a body breaks down and uses a drug. the bioavailability of generic drugs may differ from that of brand name drugs  
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Schedule I   high abuse potential & no accepted medical use-LSD, marijuana  
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Schedule II   high abuse potential w/ severe dependence liability-morphine, oxycodone  
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Schedule III   less abuse potential & moderate dependence liability-hydrocodone  
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Schedule IV   less abuse potential than schedule III & limited dependence liability-diazepam  
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Schedule V   limited abuse potential & small amount of narcotic-codeine  
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Oral drugs rule   ideally should be given 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal & w/ 240mL of water  
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Loading dose   a larger amount than normal given to initially raise the serum concentration of the drug to a therapeutic level-heparin bolus, digoxin/Lanoxin  
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First-pass effect   amount of oral medication that is absorbed from the small intestine that passes through the liver and is lost to the body  
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Placebo effect   nurses do not give placebos but rather display a professionalism that influences the patient’s attitude about a drug by displaying a positive attitude combined w/ other comfort measures  
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Local anaphylactic reactions   GI upset-aspirin, prednisone, antibiotics-hay fever  
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Systemic anaphylaxis   pruritus, rash, hives, peripheral vasodilation, bronchospasm, laryngeal edema—can be life threatening  
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Nursing   a unique and complex science as well as a nurturing and caring art  
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