Basic Pharmacology Flashcards
An MA should categorize Methyl salicylate liniment into which category?
- oral
- otic
- opthalmic
- topical
Topical (A liniment is a liquid or semiliquid preparation that contains oil, alcohol, or water for application to the skin, often as a counterirritant or to relieve joint or muscle pain. Therefore, the assistant should categorize methyl salicylate liniment as a topical medication.)
What is a medication half-life?
A medication’s half-life is how long it takes for the processes of metabolism and excretion to eliminate half of the dose. Knowledge of medication half-lives helps determine dosing intervals.
Antiemetic medication
Antiemetics are used to reduce nausea and vomiting. Medications that destroy cancer cells, such as those used in chemotherapy, usually cause nausea and vomiting. Therefore, antiemetics like ondansetron are often prescribed in conjunction with chemotherapy treatment.
Antitussive medication
Antitussives, such as dextromethorphan and codeine, are used to control coughing. They are not a standard component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
Antilipemic
Antilipemics, such as atorvastatin and fenofibrate, are used to reduce cholesterol. They are not a standard component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
Antipyretic medication
Antipyretics, such as acetaminophen and aspirin, are used to reduce fever. They are not a standard component of pharmacological treatment in conjunction with chemotherapy.
What is a Mantoux test?
Another name for a TB test, done intradermally.
Aripiprazole
Antipsychotic
Celecoxib
Anti-inflammatory
Clopidogrel
Antiplatlet
Donepezil
Anti Alzheimer’s
Enoxaparin
Anticoagulant
Esomeprazole
Anti ulcer, proton pump inhibitor (acid reflux)
Fenofibrate
Cholesterol
Furosemide
Diuretix
Gabapentin
Anticonvulsant
Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretic
Levofloxacin
Antibiotic
Memantine
Anti alzheimers
Olanzapine
Antipsychotic
Prednisone
Glucocorticoid
Pregabalin
Anticonvulsant
Quetiapine
Antipsychotic
Amp
Ampule (glass or plastic container containing sterile medication or solution)
Ung
Ointment
ggt
Drop
gr
Grain
Ds
Double strength
PR
Rectally
A
Before
ac
Before meals (ante comer)
Ad lib
As desired
Pc
Post.meal (post comida)
Q
Every
Qid
Four times a day
Agit
Shake, stir (agitate)
Aq
Water (aqua)
MDI
Metered dose inhaler
MO
Mineral oil
Neb
Nebulizer
nr
No refills
Antiemetics
Reduce nausea/vomiting
Anticoagulants
Delay blood clotting
Anticholingergics
Reduce constricting of airways
Analgesics
Relieve pain
Schedule 1 drugs
High potential for abuse (illegal). Heroin, LSD, marijuana.
Schedule 2
High potential for abuse. Morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, methamphetamine. Hand written rx.
Schedule 3
Substances that have moderate to low potential for dependence. Ketamine, steroids, testosterone.
Schedule 4
Low potential for abuse. Xanax, Clonazepam, diazepam.
Schedule 5
Pregabalin, opium/kaolin/pectin/belladonna.
What is a kilo?
1,000 units
What is hecto?
100 units
What is Deka
10 units
What is deci
0.1 units
What is centi
0.01 units
What is mili?
.001
How many mL in 1 teaspoon?
5 mL
1 ounce is how many tablespoons?
2 tbsp
Units of metric system in order
Micro (÷1,000,000), milli (1,000), centi (100), base (1), kilo (x1000)
What are the 2 routes of administration for medication?
Parenteral (topical, vaginal, injections) or enteral (through GI tract).
What are the four ways medication moves through the body? (Pharmacokinetics)
Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.
What is a half life of a medication?
How long it takes for the process of metabolism and excretion to eliminate half a dose of medication.
How to remember the metric system.
King Henry died by drinking chocolate milk
What is the conversion to convert an adult dose to a child’s dose
1.7 meters ² × adult dose= child dose
