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Amap Test 2 Flashcards

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General infection

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Involves more than one area of body ex: pneumonia (temp,cough, poor appetite)

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Antibiotics

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Medication used to destroy or control infection

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Allergic reaction

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Abnormal response to foreign substance. Ranges from mild to immediate and life threatening response

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Anaphylactic shock

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Life threatening allergic reaction
Signs: inability to breath low blood pressure) call 911
Adrenaline

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5
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Toxic reaction

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Poisonous meds

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Superinfection

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Antibiotic kills bad bacteria and good bacteria which causes another infection (rectal & vaginal itching diarrhea thrush)

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7
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Storage for antibiotic

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Cool dry place /refrigerator

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Local infection

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Area around wound red swollen or painful

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Administration and care of antibiotics

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Store in cool dry place or refrigerate 
Check expiration date 
Observe for allergic reaction 
Give on time 
Use entire prescription to prevent relapse
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10
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Antifungals

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Medication used to treat fungal infections

Nystatin

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Antiparasitics

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Medication used to treat amoeba type infection

Scabies /lice

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Scabies

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Under skin 
Red dots
Dark place
Moisture
Warmth
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13
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Lice

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Small white dots on base of hair

Looks like dandruff but doesn’t move

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14
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Anthelmintics

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Medication used to treat worms

Pin,tape, round worms

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Allergic response

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Body releases histamine

Reaction to coming in contact with something not in body (pollen)

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16
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Three most common substances that might cause anaphylactic shock

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Antibiotics, bee sting , food and meds

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Antihistamines

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Prevent and reduce symptoms of allergy, nasal allergy, hives , insect bites
Medication: Benadryl
Side effects of antihistamine: dry eyes drowsiness

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18
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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal congestion

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19
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Cough preparations

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High in sugar and alcohol
Expectorant : helps bring up mucus
Antiussives: anti-cough depresses cough

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Bronchodilator

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Open airway to lung make breathing easier

Medication: albuterol

21
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Antituberculars

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INH: isoniazid

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Heart

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Is a muscle pulse 60-90

23
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Digitalis preparation

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Medication which slow and strengthen the heart
Medication example : digoxin
Pulse must be taken
Hold medication if pulse is 60 or lower and notify nurse

24
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Antiarrhythmics

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Medication used to correct disorders of the heart rate and rhythm

Pulse and blood pressure must be taken prior to meds

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Vasoconstrictors

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Medication to contrict the size of blood vessels

26
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Vasodilators

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Medication used to increase size of blood vessels
Medication: nitroglycerin
Common route: sublingual
Used to treat :chest pain angina

27
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Normal blood pressure

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90/60 -139/89

28
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Hypertension

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High blood pressure leading cause of strokes, heart attack and kidney disease
Should change sodium & cholesterol

29
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Diuretics

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Medication used to treat high blood pressure and swelling
Medication: laxix &HCTZ
Administer in morning & observe low potassium

30
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Antihypertensives

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Medication used to treat high blood pressure

31
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Anticoagulants

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Medication used to decrease clot formation
Medication : coomiden
Observe for hemorrhage

32
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Coagulants

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Medication used to increase clot formation

Medication : vitamin k

33
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Antilipemics

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Medication used to lower cholesterol

Medication: Lipitor

34
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Signs and symptoms of UTI

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Pain, burning, blood in urine

Woman are at higher risk than men for UTI

35
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Sulfonamides

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Medication of choice

36
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Urinary antiseptics

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Meds that can be used for a long time

37
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Pyridium

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Med used to treat pain caused by UTI

38
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Central nervous system stimulants

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Increase:
Sharpness of sensation 
Body activity 
Alertness and concentration
Suppress : fatigue 
Inhibit: sleep
39
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Central nervous system depressants

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No alcohol 
Decrease: sharpness
Lessen :or slow body activity 
Decrease: alertness &a concentration 
Promote: drowsiness
40
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Analgesic

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Relieves pain

Narcotic & non narcotics

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Narcotic

42
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Non narcotic

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Ibuprofen napeosyn

43
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Antipyretics

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Reduce fever

44
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Psychotropics

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Broad range of meds

45
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Anti anxiety meds

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Mild to moderate state of emotional upset

Xanax Valium

46
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Lithium carbonate

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Treat people who have mental disturbance (manic depressive behaviors)

47
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Aura

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First part of seizure or warning of seizure. Ill-defined sensation can help locate where in the brain

48
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Seizure types

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Generalized (grand mal) -unconscious
Simple partial -change in sensation
Complex partial - low awareness remains conscious

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