Chapter 20 part 1 reverse Flashcards
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classification by name
chemical
generic (nonproprietary)
trade
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chemical name
first name given to drug is likely
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generic
nonproprietary
usually a simplified spin off of the chemical name
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trade
proprietary
brand
trademark
name given to specify that a drug is made by that specific company
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motrin
ibuprofen
chemical name
example of trade, generic, chemical name
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alternate ways to classify drugs
by action
by legal classification
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classify by family
drugs with similar chemical actions are grouped into drug familes
example: analgesics
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classifed by legal control
prescription dispensed by pharmacist
nonprescription
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dosage forms
tablet
capsule
inhalation
suppository
solution
suspension
transdermal patch
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tablet
most common (oral dose)
can be enteric coated or scored
some may be time release
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capsule
can be powdered or liquid contained in gelatin shell
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inhalation
used for local or systemic effects
local treat asthma/COPD
systemic general anesthesia
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suppository
inserted into body orifice (dissolves)
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solution
one or more drugs dissolved in liquid carrier
rapidly absorbed
administered orally or parenternally (through the skin)
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suspension
one or more drugs in small particles are suspended in liquid carrier
not water soluable
should be shaken before administered
should not be administered intravenously
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transdermal patch
applied to skin surface and absorbed into bloodstream
releases drug over time
metals can overheat in MRI and cause burns
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analgesics
drugs that relieve pain without loss oc consciousness
opiads
non-opiads
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opioids
narcotic
morphine and demerol
can cuase N/V and constipation
possible physical dependency
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non-opioids
non-narcotic
acetomenophen do not cause dependency
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anesthetics
act on CNS to produce loss of sensation
general and local
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general anesthetic
old days ether
modern pentothal
inhalation or IV for major surgery
overuse: irregular heartbeat, diff breathing, death
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local anesthetic
block nerve conduction to that part of body
novacain
lidocaine
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antianxiety agents
act on CNS ro calm patient
valium
Xanax
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antiarrhythymiics
used to treat heart arrythmias
cordorone
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antibiotic
used to destroy or inhibit growth of microorganisms
broad spectrum
narrow spectrum
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broad spectrum antibiotic
effective against large number of microorganisms
z-pak
cepro
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narrow spectrum antibiotics
effective against small number of microorganisms
penicillin
erythromyacin
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anticholinergic
anti-spasmatic
reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of gastrointestinal tract and secretions of respiratory tract secretory glands
may cause dry mouth, rapid heart beat and delerium
atropine
glucagon before BE
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anticoagulants
slow down the clotting time of blood
prevent thromboembolic disorders (blocking vessel due to clot)
heparin
coumadin
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heparin
anticoagulant
used in angiography so catheter does not collcet blood clots
administered intravenously
should not be administered intramuscular can cause hematoma
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coumadin
oral anti coagulant
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anticonvulsants
used to prevent or control seizures, either grand mal or petite mal
they don’t treat cause of seizure
dilantin for grand mal
depakote for petite mal
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antidepressants
treatment of depression (6-12 weeks for effects)
selective seratonin Reuptake inhibitors (prozac, zoloft, paxil, lexapro)
low seratonin levels associated with depression
seratonin makes synapse of nerve more smooth
SSRI’s used for panic disorder
can cause N/V
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antidiabetic agents
treats type 1 or type 2
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type 1 diabetes
absence of insulin
insulin used to treat
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type 2 diabetes
insulin deficiency or resistance
glyburide (micronanse)
glipzide (glucotrol)
metformin (gluophage or glucovane)
recommended that metformin not be taken prior to iodinated contrast studies, get labs, can cause renal failure
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antiemetics
used to treat nausea and vomiting
better given before onset of symptoms
compazine
zofran
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antifungal agents
supress or destroy fungi