11 Pharmacology

Question 1

Six Rights

Answer 1

right patient 
right medication 
right dose 
right route 
right time 
right documentation

Question 2

Activated charcoal: Action

Answer 2

absorbs toxic substances in the digestive tract

Question 3

Activated charcoal: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 3

Inda: oral poisoning or overdose

Contra: decreased consciousness, overdose of corrosives or petroleum substances

Question 4

Aspirin: Action

Answer 4

anti inflammatory and anti fever; prevents platelets from clumping decreasing chances for clot formation

Question 5

Aspirin: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 5

Inda: relief of mild pain, headache, chest pain

Contra: allergic, recent bleeding

Question 6

MDI medication e.g. albuterol: Action

Answer 6

stimulates nervous system, bronchodilation

Question 7

MDI medication e.g. albuterol: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 7

Inda: asthma, wheezing, difficulty breathing

Contra: allergy, tachycardia, chest pain

Question 8

Epinephrine: Action

Answer 8

stimulates nervous system, bronchodilation

Question 9

Epinephrine: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 9

Inda: anaphylactic reaction

Contra: chest pain, hypothermia, HTN

Question 10

Naloxone: Action

Answer 10

reverses respiratory depression 2/2 opioid overdose

Question 11

Naloxone: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 11

Inda: opioid poisoning

Contra: allergy

Question 12

Nitroglycerin: Action

Answer 12

dilates blood vessels

Question 13

Nitroglycerin: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 13

Inda: chest pain

Contra: hypotension, Viagra or other erectile dysfunction Rx, head injury

Question 14

Oral Glucose: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 14

Inda: hypoglycemia

Contra: decreased consciousness, n/v

Question 15

Oxygen: Action

Answer 15

reverses hypoxia

Question 16

Oxygen: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 16

Inda: hypoxia or suspected hypoxia

Contra: COPD

Question 17

Acetaminophen aka Tylenol: Action

Answer 17

analgesic and fever reducer

Question 18

Acetaminophen: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 18

Inda: mild pain, fever, headache, muscle aches

Contra: Allergy

Question 19

Diphenhydramine aka Benadryl: Action

Answer 19

antihistamine

Question 20

Diphenhydramine aka Benadryl: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 20

Inda: mild allergic reaction

Contra: asthma, glaucoma, pregnancy, HTN, infants

Question 21

Ibuprofen aka Advil or Motrin: Action

Answer 21

nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug that reduces inflammation and fever; analgesic

Question 22

Ibuprofen aka Advil or Motrin: Indications and Contraindications

Answer 22

Inda: mild pain, fever, headache, muscle ache

Contra: allergy

Question 23

adalimumab aka Humira

Answer 23

treat arthritis

Question 24

alprazolam aka Xanax

Answer 24

treat anxiety disorders

Question 25

amlodipine aka Norvasc

Answer 25

treat high blood pressure

Question 26

amoxicillin

Answer 26

AB to treat infection

Question 27

aripiprazole aka Abilify

Answer 27

treat depression

Question 28

atorvastatin aka Lipitor

Answer 28

treat high cholesterol

Question 29

azithromycin aka Zithromax

Answer 29

AB to treat infection

Question 30

duloxetine aka Cymbalta

Answer 30

treat depression and anxiety

Question 31

esomeprazole aka Nexium

Answer 31

treat gastric reflux and heartburn

Question 32

furosemide aka Lasix

Answer 32

diuretic; treat HTN, CHF

Question 33

metformin aka Glucophage

Answer 33

treat diabetes

Question 34

hydrochlorothiazide aka Microzide

Answer 34

diuretic; treat HTN, CHF

Question 35

hydrocodone aka Vicodin

Answer 35

narcotic analgesic; treat severe pain

Question 36

levothyroxine aka Synthroid

Answer 36

treat hypothyroidism

Question 37

lisinopril aka Zestril

Answer 37

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor; treat HTN

Question 38

metoprolol aka Lopressor

Answer 38

diuretic; treat HTN and CHF

Question 39

omeprazole aka Prilosec

Answer 39

treat gastric reflux or heartburn

Question 40

adsorption

Answer 40

process of binding or sticking to a surface

Question 41

agonist

Answer 41

causes stimulation of receptors

Question 42

antagonist

Answer 42

binds to receptor and blocks other medications

Question 43

enteral medications

Answer 43

medications enter the body through digestive system

Question 44

Route: IM

Answer 44

intra muscular

Question 45

Route: inhalation

Answer 45

breathing in

Question 46

Route: IO

Answer 46

intra osseous

Question 47

Route: IV

Answer 47

intravenous

Question 48

Route: PO

Answer 48

per os aka by mouth

Question 49

Route: PR

Answer 49

per rectum

Question 50

Route: SC

Answer 50

subcutaneous, under the skin

Question 51

Route: SL

Answer 51

sublingual

Question 52

MDI

Answer 52

metered dose inhaler where medication droplets or particles are inhaled

Question 53

MAD

Answer 53

mucosal atomizer device that changes a liquid medication into a spray and pushed through a nostril

Question 54

parenteral medications

Answer 54

medications entering the body other than through digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes

Question 55

unintended effects

Answer 55

actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient

Question 56

untoward effects

Answer 56

actions that can be harmful to the patient