Basics Flashcards
Antagonist
A drug that blocks or opposes the response of another drug
Agonist
A drug that produces a stimulatory response to promote the action of another drug
Synergism
Combined action of two or more agents creates a response greater than what would be achieved with the drugs individually
Anabolic Steroids
Related to estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and corticosteroids
Parenteral
Injection of a drug (no introduced through the GI tract)
Degree for intradermal
15 degrees
Degree for subcutaneous
45 degrees
Degree for intramuscular
90 degrees
Needle gauge
Larger the number the smaller the size of the needle
What are Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Opioids, Alcohol
Sedatives (CNS depressants)
What are amphetamines, methylphenidate, cocaine, caffeine
Stimulants (CNS Stimulants)
What are tetracyclines
antibiotics, mainly bacteriostatic
What are Penicillin, Cephalosporins, Aminoglycosides, Marcolides, Fluroquinolones, Tetracyclines, Clindamycin, linezolid, vancomycin
Antibacterial Agents, Antibiotics
What are Immunoglobulins
Proteins that contain antibodies and are present in the blood
Analgesics
Pain relievers that work without significantly disturbing consciousness
Antipyretics
Reduce elevated temperatures
Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatory drugs
NSAIDS
What are Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Acetaminophen (Tylenol),
Analgesics, antipyretics… NSAIDs
Opiates
Morphine-related substances
What are narcotics
Drugs that induce sleep
What are Codeine, Laudanum, hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, methadone, Demerol (meperidine)
Opioids
Cholinergic
ACh binds to it (acetylcholine) (bethanechol, carbachol, edtophonium) Muscarinic (muscles) and Nicotinic (skeletal)
Adrenergic
Release NE, and epinephrine
Adrenergic Agonists
Work with adrenergic drugs (Dopamine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, norepinephrine, albuterol)
