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8.4 Pharmacological Profile Flashcards

1
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What’s the action of long acting barbiturates?

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  • sedative
  • hypnotic
  • anti convulsant properties
  • depress sensory cortex
  • decrease motor activity
  • altar cerebellar function
  • produce drowsiness
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What are the subdivisions of anti anxiety drugs?

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  • Benzodiazepines (short term only)

- non- benzodiazepines

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What are the classes of antidepressants?

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  • Tricyclic (TCAs)
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake (SSRI)
  • Serotonin-norepinephrine (SNRI)
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What are the actions of TCA?

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Increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin by inhibiting their reuptake and blocking the action of acetylcholine

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What is the action of MAOI?

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inhibits the activity of monoamine oxidase resulting in increased endogenous neuro-hormones

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What is the action of SSRI?

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Increase serotonin by inhibiting neuronal uptake to CNS

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When shouldn’t you give TCA’s

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  • hypersensitivity to formulation
  • within 14 days of MAOI’s administration
  • acute recovery from MI
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8
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What receptors do Antipsychotics block?

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  • dopamine receptors in the brain
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Use of Stimulants

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Treatment of narcolepsy and as adjunctive treatment in the management of ADHD

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Examples of Anticonvulsives

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  • Diazepam
  • Lorazepam
  • Midazolam
  • Clonazepam
    • Phenytoin
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What medication acts as an antiemetic mainly by diminishing motion sickness?

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Meclizine

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12
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Examples of Antiemetics

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  • Prochlorperazine
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Metoclopramide
  • Ondansetron
  • Prochlorperazine
  • Promethazine
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Examples of Antivertigo medications

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  • Meclizine
  • Diphenhydramine
  • Benzodiazepines
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What is the action of Local Anesthetics?

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Inhibits transport of ions across neuronal membranes, thereby preventing initiation and conduction of normal nerve impulses

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Action of Ketamine

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Non competitive antagonist of glutamate, causing neuro-inhibition and anesthesia where the patient is dissociated form the surrounding

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Examples of Local Anesthesia

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  • lidocaine

- bupivacaine

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17
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Example of general anesthesia

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ketamine

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18
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What are the classes of analgesics

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  • salicylate
  • non- salicylate
  • NSAID
  • urinary analgesics
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Action of salicylates

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  • dilates peripheral blood vessels (cools body)

- prolongs bleeding by inhibiting aggregation of platelets

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Uses of salicylates

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  • relief of mild to moderate pain
  • reduction of body temp
  • inflammatory conditions
  • decreases risk of MI
  • prevention and treatment of blood clots
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Contraindications of salicylates

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  • pregnancy

- bleeding disorders

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22
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Examples of salicylates

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ASA

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Adverse effects of non salicylates

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  • severe hepatic impairment or severe active liver disease
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Contraindications of non salicylate

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  • Hepatoxicity: acute liver failure

- do not exceed 4g daily

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25
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Patient management of non-salicylate

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  • can be administered w/o food
  • safe for pregnancy
  • asses alcohol use
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Examples of non salicylates

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  • acetaminophen

- benzocaine- menthol

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Action of NSAIDs

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Inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 (non selective) or Cox-2 (selective) which is responsible for prostaglandin synthesis

  • anti-inflammatory
  • analgesic
  • antipyretic
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Adverse effects of NSAIDs

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  • Nausea, vomiting

- increase risk of heart attack or stroke

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29
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Contraindication for Celecoxib

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Sulfa allergy

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30
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Contraindication for Ibuprofen

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  • peptic ulcer
  • GI bleed
  • HTN
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31
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When should you stop NSAIDS?

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  • prolonged bleeding

- dark stools

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32
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Examples of NSAIDs

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  • Ibuprofen
  • Ketorolac
  • Naproxen
  • Celecoxib
  • Meloxicam
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33
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Examples of COX2 inhibitor NSAIDS

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  • celecoxib

- meloxicam

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34
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Action of narcotic analgesics

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Bind to opiate receptors in the CNS where they act as agonists of endogenously occurring opioid peptides. The result is alteration to perception of and response to pain

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Use of Narcotic analgesics

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short term management of moderate to severe pain

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36
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Adverse effects of narcotic analgesics

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  • constipation

- respiratory depression

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37
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When shouldn’t you give narcotic analgesics

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  • head injury

- ICP

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38
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Patient management of narcotic analgesics

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  • avoid use of narcotics and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants when possible
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39
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Examples of narcotic analgesics

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  • codeine
  • fentanyl
  • morphine
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Action of Naloxone

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  • competitive antagonist that bind to the opioid receptors with higher affinity than agonist but does not activate the receptor.
  • This effectively blocks the receptor, preventing the body from responding to opiates and endorphins
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41
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Withdrawal sx of opioids

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pain, tachycardia, HTN, fever, sweating, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, agitation and irritability

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Contraindications for naloxone

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  • hypersensitivity to naloxone
  • CAD
  • pregnant women
  • opioid dependent patients
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How do H1 antihistamines work?

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binds to histamine H1 receptors in mast cells

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What is the difference between 1st and 2nd generation antihistamines

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  • 1st generation has more side effects such as drowsiness

- 2nd generation has few CNS side effects

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45
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Use of H1 antihistamines

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  • treat allergic reactions
  • insomnia
  • motion sickness
  • vertigo
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Use of H2 antihistamines

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  • binds to H2 receptors in upper GI tract
  • treats gastric acid conditions
  • some relief of Parkinson-like reaction
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Contraindications/warnings of antihistamine

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  • pregnancy

- counseled on operating heavy machinery

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Examples of 1st generation antihistamine

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  • diphenhydramine
  • hydroxyzine
  • promethazine
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Examples of 2nd generation antihistamine

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  • cetirizine
  • fexofenadine
  • loratadine
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How do decongestants work?

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Induces vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the nose, throat and paranasal sinuses

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Active ingredients in decongestants

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  • pseudoephedrine

- phenylephrine

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52
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What adverse effect can decongestants cause due to vasoconstriction

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  • HTN

- paired with antihistamines, may lessen effect but do not cancel each other out

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Contraindications/ warnings of decongestants

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  • not recommended for pregnancy

- over use of topical can cause rebound nasal congestion

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54
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Examples of decongestants

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  • oxymetazoline (afrin, don’t use for more than 3 days)
  • pseudoephedrine
  • phenylephrine
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55
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Action of beta2 agonist (bronco dilators)

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Beta2 receptors are in bronchial smooth muscle and when stimulated cause relaxation (dilation) of bronchioles

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56
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What can beta2 agonists be used for?

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Reversible air way obstruction caused by:

  • bronchial asthma
  • exercise induced bronchospasm
  • emphysema
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Excessive use of beta2 agonists may cause what?

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  • excessive use may result in paradoxical bronchospasm

- tachycardia

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Contraindication/ Caution/ Warnings of beta2 agonists

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  • cardiac arrhythmias
  • beta blockers my inhibit the effect of beta2 agonists
  • caution with DM, may cause increase blood glucose
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59
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Patient management of beta2 agonists

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Provide a spacer and face mask

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60
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muscarinic antagonists relieve sx and manage what?

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  • Relief of bronchial asthma

- management of COPD

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Adverse effects of anticholinergic

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  • Red as a beet (flushed face/sleepy)
  • blind as bat (blurred vision)
  • stuffed as a pipe (stuffed as a pipe)
  • mad as a hatter (confusion)
  • Hot as a hare (increased HR/body temp)
  • Dry as bone (dry mouth)
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Contraindication/warning of muscarinic antagonist/anticholinergics

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  • arrhythmias

- use in pregnancy if potential benefit outweighs risk

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Examples of muscarinic antagonist/anticholinergics

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  • ipratropium

- tiotropium

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What is Leukotriene?

What does a leukotriene antgonist result in?

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  • Leukotriene is a broncho constrictive substance released by body during inflammation
  • Antagonist results in bronchodilation
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Mast cell stabilizer stop the release of a substance that causes what in the respiratory tract?

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  • bronchoconstriction

- inflammation

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What conditions do Leukotriene Antagonist and Mast Cell stabilizer treat?

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  • treatment of asthma

- treatment of COPD

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Contraindication/warning/caution of leukotriene antagonist and mast cell stabilizer

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  • acute asthma/bronchospasms

- ASA sensitive asthmatics

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Action of Inhaled Corticosteroids

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  • suppressing inflammation

- decrease inflammatory process in the air way through inhibiting multiple different inflammatory cytokines

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What is a common condition caused from inhaled corticosteroids?
How do you prevent it?

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  • Candida Albicans (yeast infection)

- patient should rinse mouth with water after using inhaler

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70
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Contraindication of inhaled corticosteroids

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caution with compromised immune system

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Action of antitussives

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  • central acting: depresses cough center

- peripheral acting: anesthetize stretch receptors

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What does an antitussive do?

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relieves non productive cough

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73
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Adverse effects of codeine

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  • respiratory depression
  • euphoria
  • sedation
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Contraindication/warnings/caution of antitussives

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  • persistent cough (greater than 2 weeks)

- codeine with respiratory disorders

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75
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Examples of Antitussives

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  • benzonatate

- codeine sulfate

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Action of mucolytic

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  • loosens and mobilize thick mucus from respiratory system
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How does an expectorant work?

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reduces viscosity of tenacious secretions by increasing respiratory tract fluid

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Contraindications of mucolytic and expectorants

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persist cough

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79
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Example of expectorant

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guaifenesin

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How do antiarrhythmics work?

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Decrease symptomatology, increases hemo-dynamic performance

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Action of Class 1 Antiarrhythmic

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depresses myocardial excitability to electrical stimuli thus decreasing pulse rate

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Action of Class 2 Antiarrhythmic

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Beta blockers block stimulation of beta receptors of the heart

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How does Amiodarine affect the heart?
What class antiarrhythmic is it?
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  • Amiodarone blocks potassium channels in the heart.
  • This is used for ventricular dysrhythmias and atrial fibrillation
  • Class 3 antiarrhythmic
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Action of Class 4 Antiarrhythmic

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Verapamil blocks calcium channels which are critical in the production of muscle contraction and electrical conduction

85
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Use of antiarrhythmics

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treats cardiac arrhythmias

86
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Examples of antiarrhythmic

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  • lidocaine
  • amiodarone
  • metoprolol
87
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Action of nitrates

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Direct relaxing effect on smooth muscle of blood vessels

88
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Contraindications/warning of nitrates

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postural hypotension

89
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When should you not give nitrates

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  • BP below 100 systolic, do not give

- do not use with dick meds

90
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Examples of nitrates

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Nitroglycerin

91
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HTN guidelines

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Normal: 120/80
Elevated: 120-129/80
Stage 1: 130-139/80-89
Stage 2: 140/90
Higher value between systolic and diastolic determines the stage
92
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Step care regimen for HTN

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  • Step 1: Life Style Changes
  • Step 2: Use of thiazide diuretic
  • Step 3: Increase dose of drugs or combine 2
  • Step 4: combine 2-3 of step 3
93
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Which medication is used to control 80% of patients with HTN

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diuretics

94
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How do Ace Inhibitors/ARBs lower blood pressure?

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  • by dilating or increasing the size of the arterial blood vessels
95
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Adverse effects of Ace Inhibitors

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  • postural or orthostatic hypotension
  • Angioedema in african american patients
  • dry, hacking cough in 5-20% of patients
96
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Examples of ace inhibitors

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  • lisinopril
  • captopril
  • enalapril
  • ramipril
97
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Examples of ARB

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  • losartan

- telmisartan

98
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Action of calcium channel blocker

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act by causing peripheral vasodilation

99
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What are the 2 types of calcium channel blockers

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  • Dihydropyridines

- Non-dihydropyridines

100
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Use of dihydropyridines

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  • potent vasodilators that have little or no negative effect upon cardiac contractility or conduction
  • primarily for HTN
101
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Use of non-dihydropyridines

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-less potent vasodilators but have a greater depressive effect on cardiac conduction and contractility

102
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Patient management of calcium channel blockers

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  • much more effective in older and in black patients with HTN
103
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Use of beta blocker

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  • HTN

- angina pectoris

104
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Should you stop beta blockers abruptly

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Absolutely not

105
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Examples of beta blockers

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Ends in (-olol)

  • metoprolol
  • propranolol
  • atenolol
106
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When should diuretics be administered?

How often will patient need to void?

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  • administer early in the day to prevent nocturnal diuresis

- need to void often the first few weeks

107
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Contraindications/warning of diuretics

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  • sulfa allergy
  • kidney disease
  • electrolyte imbalance
108
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Examples of loop diuretics

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  • Furosemide
109
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Examples of thiazide diuretics

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  • HCTZ

- chlorthalidone

110
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Most commonly prescribed antihyperlipidemics

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Statins

111
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How do antihyperlipidemics work?

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Reduction of blood lipids

112
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Labs for patients on anti hyperlipidemics

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  • LFT
  • Lipid Panel
  • Chemistry
113
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Examples of statins

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  • atorvastatin

- simvastatin

114
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Action of antacids

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  • neutralize or reduce acidity
115
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Adverse reactions of antacids

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  • laxative effect and produce diarrhea
116
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Contraindications/ warning of antacids

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  • Sodium Containing: Patients with cardiovascular problems such as HTN or CHF
117
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Examples of antacids

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  • aluminum hydroxide gel
  • magnesium hydroxide
  • calcium carbonate
118
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H2 receptors are located where?

How do H2 antagonists affect the body?

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  • H2 receptor cells are in stomach

- reduces secretion of gastric acid

119
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H2 antagonist treats what conditions

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gastric and duodenal ulcers

120
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Examples of H2 antagonists

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  • Cimetidine
  • Famotidine
  • Ranitidine
121
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Action of proton pump inhibitors

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  • blocks final step in production of gastric acid
122
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Uses of proton pump inhibitors

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  • GERD
  • heart
  • Ulcers w/ H pylori
123
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How are proton pump inhibitors administered?

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30-60 minutes before a meal

before breakfast and before dinner

124
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proton pump inhibitors has a risk of causing what condition

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  • risk of osteoporosis resulting from high dose
125
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Examples of proton pump inhibitors

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  • esomeprazole
  • omeprazole
  • pantoprazole
126
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Action of anti diarrheal

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decrease intestinal peristalsis which is usually increased with diarrhea

127
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Examples of antidiarrheal

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  • loperamide
128
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Action of anti-flatulents

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defoaming action disperses and prevents formation of mucus surrounded gas pockets in intestine

129
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What do anti-flatulents help relieve?

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  • excess gas
130
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examples of anti-flatulents

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Simethicone

131
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Adverse reactions of laxatives

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obstruction of esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon may occur

132
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Examples of bulk forming laxatives

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  • psyllium

- methylcellulose

133
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Examples of emollient laxatives

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  • mineral oil (enema)
134
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Examples of fecal softener

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Docusate calcium

135
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Examples of hyperosmolar

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  • glycerin

- polyethylene glycol

136
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Example of Irritant or stimulant laxative

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  • Bisacodyl

- senna

137
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examples of saline laxative

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magnesium citrate

138
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Adverse effect of hemorrhoid agents

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  • may lead to atrophy of affected tissues
139
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Examples of hemorrhoid agents

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  • hydrocortisone

- proctocream

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Use of insulin

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  • controlling type 1 DM

- can be used for type 2 DM

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Adverse reactions of insulin

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Hypoglycemia- too much insulin with not enough glucose

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How can a patient become hypoglycemic

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  • Pt eats too little food
  • Insulin dose is incorrectly measured
  • increase in physical activity
  • Infection may change dose requirement
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Sulfonylureas (antidiabetic) stimulate what organ to do what?

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Stimulating beta cells of pancreas to make more insulin, lowering blood glucose

144
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Adverse reactions of antidiabetics

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  • GI upset

- Hypoglycemia

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What hormone influences every organ and tissue in the body?

A

Thyroid

146
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What should you consider when giving thyroid medicine

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  • overdose

- hyperthyroidism

147
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How long will efforts of thyroid hormone replacement take?

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  • may not be apparent for 6 weeks, early effects may be apparent as soon as 48 hours
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Examples of thyroid medication

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levothyroxine

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Use of male hormones

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Replacement therapy for testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism)

150
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Actions of contraception’s

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inhibits ovulation

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Difference between progestin and progesterone

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Progestin= synthetic
Progesterone= natural
152
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Examples of oral contraceptives

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  • Progestin only pills (POP)
    • norethindrone
    • Drospirenone
  • Combined estrogen-progestin (COC)
  • Monophasic (COC): fixed dose of estrogen and progestin through cycle
  • Biphasic and Triphasic (COC) delivers hormones similar levels of naturally produced
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Uses of oral contraceptives

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  • prevents pregnancy
  • regulation of menstrual cycle
  • dysmenorrhea
  • reduce acne
154
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Adverse reaction of oral contraceptives

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-Venous thromboembolism (COC)

155
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Define Bactericidal

A

Drugs that kill bacteria

156
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Define Bacteriostatic

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Drugs that slow or retard the multiplication of bacteria

157
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Define broad spectrum antibiotic

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effective against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria

158
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Define super infection

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bacteria or fungal microorganism not affected by antibiotic being used for treatment

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Use of sulfonamides

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  • UTIs caused by e coli
  • staphylococcus aureus
  • MRSA
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What condition and allergy should you consider with sulfonamides

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  • caution with G6PD

- Sulfa allergy

161
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Examples of drugs containing sulfonamide

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  • celecoxib

- furosemide

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Contraindications for sulfonamide

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  • not used near end of pregnancy
  • caution with bronchial asthma
  • contraindicated for patients with allergy and G6PD
163
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What medication is similar to PCN but will work if its PCN resistant?

A

Cephalosporines

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What age should tetracyclines not be given?

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9 years and younger, could cause permanent teeth discoloration

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Examples of tetracyclines

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Doxycycline

166
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What medication class is an alternate to PCN for strep and treats chlamydia?

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Macrolides

167
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Examples of macrolides

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  • azithromycin

- erythromycin

168
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fluoroquinolone should only be used to treat what conditions if no other treatment is available?

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  • UTI
  • bacterial bronchitis
  • bacterial sinusitis
169
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What tendon might rupture while taking fluoroquinolones?

A

Achilles

170
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Examples of fluoroquinolones

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ciproflaxin

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What are aminoglycosides used for?

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primarily gram negative bacteria

172
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Adverse reactions to taking aminoglycosides

A

ototoxicity

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Examples of aminoglycosides

A

gentamycin

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Uses of carbapenems

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  • hospital acquired pneumonia
  • meningitis
  • pyelonephritis
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Contraindications/warnings of carbapenems

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  • seizure disorder
  • steven johnson syndrome
  • renal impairment
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Examples of carbapenems

A

ertapenem

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Uses of amebicides, antiprotozoal and nitroimidazole

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gynecologic infections: bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis including treatment of asymptomatic partners

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What should not be used with Amebicide, Antiprotozoal, and Nitroimidazole?

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  • use of alcohol or propylene glycol containing products during or within 3 days of therapy discontinuation
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Example of Amebicide, Antiprotozoal, and Nitroimidazole

A
  • metronidazole
180
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Lincosamide Is considered bacteriostatic but is bactericidal against what?

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  • some strains of staphylococci
  • streptococci
  • anaerobes such as Bacteroides fragilis
181
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Examples of lincosamide

A

clindamycin

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How do antivirals work?

How many infections do they work against?

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  • inhibit viral replication

- have limited use because they are effective against small number of specific vital infections

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What viruses do antivirals treat?

A
  • herpes
  • HIV
  • influenza
  • Hep C
184
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Examples of antivirals

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  • acyclovir
  • valacyclovir
  • oseltamivir
185
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Antifungals may be what 2 things?

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  • may be fungicidal or fungistatic
186
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What tests must you perform while using antivirals?

A

periodic liver function tests

187
Q

Absorption of ketoconazole is impaired when drug is taken with what?

A
  • histamine antagonist

- antacids

188
Q

Examples of antifungals

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  • clotrimazole
  • tolnaftate
  • ketoconazole
  • terbinafine
189
Q

What do muscle relaxers do?

A
  • relieve acute painful MSK conditions attributed to sedative effect
190
Q

How does cyclobenzaprine reduce muscle spasms?

A

effects on muscle tone

191
Q

What is the exact mode of diazepam in terms of MSK conditions?

A
  • unknown but does have sedative effects
192
Q

Examples of muscle relaxers

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  • cyclobenzaprine
  • methocarbamol
  • diazepam
  • baclofen
193
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Action of corticosteroids

A
  • anti-inflammatory action
194
Q

What disorders can corticosteroids help with?

A
  • auto immune disorders
195
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What happens if you stop corticosteroids abruptly

A
  • could be potentially life threatening as administration shuts off pituitary release of hormones
196
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Examples of corticosteroids

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  • hydrocortisone
  • prednisone
  • dexamethasone
197
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Action of antimigraine

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acts on intracranial blood vessels and trigeminal system; causes vasoconstriction and reduces neurogenic inflammation

198
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What conditions should be considered when giving anti migraines?

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  • arrhythmias

- Wolff-Parkinson-White disease

199
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examples of antimigraine

A

sumatriptan

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Action of scabicide

A
  • paralysis and death of pests
201
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Examples of scabicide

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permethrin

202
Q

Where should you not use topical steroids?

A

face, groin or axilla

203
Q

What growths are keratolytics used for?

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  • epidermis growths such as warts
204
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Contraindications keratolytic

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  • warts with hair
  • genital or facial warts
  • mucous membrane
  • infected skin
205
Q

examples of keratolytic

A
  • podofilox

- salicylic acid

206
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Types of Nicotine replacement therapy

A
  • patch
  • gum
  • inhaler
  • nasal spray
  • lozenge

Pharmacy (3 decks)

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