Final Flashcards
What drug is used in the treatment of anxiety and can result in dizziness, fatigue, and ataxia?
-Benzodiazepine
What is the most frequent problem with diuretics used to control hypertension that couldpose a fall risk to senior patients?
- Frequent urination at night
Bactericidal is or refers to:
- An antiseptic – kills bacteria
When a disease is acquired in a hospital setting it is called what?
Nosocomial
What medication would be used for an acute angina attack?
nitroglycerrin, nitrates
What does MRSA stand for ?
-Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
Which is another name for valium?
Diazepam
What are the adverse reactions to Vancomycin?
What are the adverse reactions to Vancomycin?
How do all central acting muscle relaxants work?
- depress CNS
Know what the Extra pyramidal syndrome/symptoms/signs are
- rigidity, tremors and coordination problem
How do SSRIs work?
- inhibit neuronal uptake of serotonin
What do H2 receptor agonists block?
histamine
When takiing a sublingual medication administration of the medication is given where?
under the tongue
Adverse effect of diuretics
-Reduce blood volume, OH, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia
What do anticoagulants do?
blood thinner- prevent clots
Besides cancer what other diagnoses may be treated with “chemotherapy”
- autoimmune disease
What do NSAIDs do
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug
What gastrointestinal complications cause by chemotherapy is MOST likely to cause low dehydration?
Dehydration- voomiting and diarrhea
Salicylates such as aspirin require caution if the pt is also taking what?
- Anticoagulants- Coumadin or warfarin- Corticosteroids- reduces effectiveness and produce ulcer
ADHD Treatment
stimulants- dextroamphetamine
What condition are benzodiazepines primarily used for?
sedative or hypnotic effects
What component of the plan of care is contraindicated for patients on beta blockers?
-Beta Blocker precaution- No heat (MHP), heat modality will increase vasodilation which will decrease the b/p and potentially cause syncope. Safety precautions at night due to bathroom use and standing to fast (syncope)
What does a ppathogen do?
-disease creating
Resistance to medications develoops because of
- overuse, abuse, misuse (not completing meds as prescribed)
What are antibiotics used to treat
- Bacterial infections
Why does insulin have to be injected?
GI tract can break it down- promotes storage of glucose as glycogen
Insulin is used when a pt has ?
hyperglycemic, blood sugar is high
What do Loop diuretics contain that may be a problem for some pts.?
Sulfa- allergic reaction
What is believed to be the most common cause of a peptic ulcer?
-Helicobacter pylori
What is the treatment for Helicobacter PPylori?
-Antibiotic (amoxicillin)
What are the cardinal signs of Parkinson’s disease?
-Rigid muscle, akinesia, tremors, posture/ balance (coordination),
What is the goal when using barbiturates to treat seizures?
- To increase the threshold
What are diuretics commonly used to treat?
CHF, renal disease, edema, HTN
Pharmacokinetics-
movement of drugs in the body through absorption, distribution, metabolized, excretion
Phamracodynamics-
drug mechanisms at molecular/ cellular level that results in the drugs actions or effect
PPharmacotherapeutics
drugs to treat a disease
