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Inorganic Medicinals - Alkali Earth Metals Flashcards

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Other Name for Hydrogen

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“Inflammable Air”. “Flammable Air”

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Lightest Element

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Hydrogen

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Isotopes of Hydrogen

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(a) Protium -> most abundant
(b) Deuterium -> heavy hydrogen
(c) Tritium ->radioactive isotope

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Lightest Metal/Bridge Element

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Lithium

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Pharmacologic action of lithium

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Diuretic
“Mood-Stabilizing Agent”
Used in mania and bipolar manic- depressive illness

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Use of Lithium Citrate USP

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tx of hypomanic and manic stress

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DOC for mania

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Lithium Carbonate (LiCO3)

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Use of Lithium Bromide

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Used as sedative because of central DEPRESSANT properties of bromide ion

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Most abundant Extracellular Fluid Cation

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Sodium (Na)

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Other name of sodium

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Natrium

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Components of Benedict’ Reagent

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  • Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)

- Sodium Citrate (Na2C6H5O7)

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Components of Fehling’s Solution

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  • Potassium Sodium Tartrate (NaKC4H4O6)

- Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

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Cation of choice to optimize the pharmaceutical utility of organic medicaments

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Sodium

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Use of Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

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Electrolyte Replenisher

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Caution for the Usage of Sodium

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caution in the treatment of cardiac & renal condition in w/c edema is a problem (Fluid Retention)

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Most abundant intracellular cation

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Potassium

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Very similar in behaviour to potassium

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Rubidium

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Catalyst in the polymerisation of resins

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Cesium

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Used in the density gradient centrifugation.

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CsCl

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Hypothetical alkali metal and its salts resemble K and Rb salts (isomorphous)

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Ammonia

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Give the therapeutic activity of each and other name:
Ammonium Carbonate
(NH4)2CO3;
Ammonium Chloride
NH4Cl;
Ammonium Bromide
NH4Br;
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(1) Expectorant; Hart’s horn
(2) Expectorant; Muriate of Hartshorn
(3) Central Depressant

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Reagents that will precipitate potassium

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Sodium Cobaltnitrite
Tetraphenylboron
Perchloric Acid

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Other name of Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate (NaH2PO4) and use

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Fleet Enema; Cathartic, Urinary Acidifier

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Use of Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO3)

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Water soluble antioxidant

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Use of Sodium Acetate (NaCH3COO)
Diuretic, urinary alkalinizer, Antacid
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What test benedict's solution is used?
Alkalinizing agent; test for ketone, aldehydes & reducing sugar
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Cations in Triple Acetates of Sodium
Co Zn Mg
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"Baking soda"is known as?
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
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Use of NaHCO3
Systemic Antacid
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Antidote for Zinc Poisoning
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Side Effects of NaHCO3
Rebound Hyperacidity, Systemic Alkalosis, Enema
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Use of Sodium Carbonate (Na2Co3)
Antacid, Carbonating Agents (Source for Carbonate Ion)
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Known as Rock/Table/Solar Salt
Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
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Use of NaCl
Electrolyte replenisher, Preservative, Condiment
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Use of Sodium Citrate (Na3C6H5O7)
Anti-coagulate (due to citrate), Diuretic, Chronic Acidosis, Buffer, Alkalinizer, Expectorant
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Side effects of Sodium Citrate (Na3C6H5O7)
Bleeding
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Use of Sodium Flouride (NaF)
Anticariogenic (prevent dental caries)
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Other name of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
Caustic Soda,Lye
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Use of NaOH
Saponifying agent; NaOH TS (Reagent used to differentiate mercurous salts from mercuric salts)
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Other name of Sodium Hypochloride (NaClO)
Chlorox, Bleaching powder
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Use of NaClO
Oxidizing Agent, Bleaching Agent
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2 Kinds of Diluted Sodium Hypochlorite and Uses
(1) Modified Dakins Soln' : Antiseptic (2) Dakins Solution: Disinfectant
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Use of Sodium Iodide (NaI)
Expectorant, Iodine Solubilizer, Antifungal
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Use of Sodium Lactate (NaC3H5O3)
Antiketogenic, Electrolyte Replenisher, Antacid, Diuretic
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Other name of Sodium Metaphosphate
Graham's Salt
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Use of Sodium Nitrite (NaNO2)
Vasodilator
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Antidote for Cyanide Poisoning
NaNO2
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Other name of Sodium Nitrate
Chile Salt Peter
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Use of Sodium Nitrate
Meat Preservative
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Other name of Sodium Sulfate
Glauber's Salt
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Use of NaSO3
Cathartic
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Use of Sodium Tartrate (Na2C4H4O6)
Primary std for Karl Fisher Reagent (Method I- Water Determination)
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Use of Sodium Thiocyanate (NaSCN)
Hypotensive
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Other name of Sodium Thiosulfate (Na2S2O4)
Hypochlor, Photographer's Hypo
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Antidote for Cyanide poisoning with sodium nitrate
Sodium Thiosulfate
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Use of Disodium Calcium (EDTA)
Used as stabiliser for silver protein compounds
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Use of Sodium Metabisulfite
used when Sodium bisulfate is specified.
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Process used to obtain 99% purity hydrogen
Messerschmidt process
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Pharmacological Action of Potassium
Diuretic, Muscular Contraction
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Use of Potassium Acetate (KCH3COO)
Diuretic, Urinary alkalinizer, Antacid,
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Other name of Potassium Arsenite
Fowler’s Solution
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Other name of Potassium Sulfate (KAl(SO4)2)
“Potassium Alum “, “Potash Alum”, “Tawas”
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Use of Potassium Bicarbonate (KHCO3)
Systemic Antacid; | Carbonating Agent for effervescent prep. ; Source of Bicarbonate ion
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Other Name of Potassium Bitartrate (KC4H5O6)
“Cream of Tartar”, “Creamor”
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Use of Cream of Tartar
Laxative
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Pharmacological Action of KBr
Depressant; Use for IR Analysis
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Other name of Potassium Carbonate (K2CO3)
“Potash, “Salt of Peter”, “Pearl ash”
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Use of Potash
Antacid, Carbonating Agent, Carbonate source
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Also known as Bertholate Salt
Potassium chloride (KCLO3
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Use of Potassium Chloride
``` Electrolyte Replenisher (Slow push) IV push : Lethal Injection ```
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Use of Potassium Citrate
Diuretic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic
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Caustic Potash is known as?
Potassium Hydroxide
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Use of KOH
Saponifying agent (produces liquid/soft soap)
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Use of Potassium Iodide (KI)
Expectorant, Iodine Solubilizer, Antifungal
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Other name of Potassium Nitrate and use
“Salt Peter”, “Salt Prunelle”, “Salitre” | Use: Meat Preservatives
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Known as Mineral Chameleon
Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)
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Use of KMnO4
Oxidizing Agent, Primary Standard for KMnO4 VS: Sodium Oxalate Secondary Standard: Oxalic Acid
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Antidote for Strychnine Poisoning
KOH
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Use of Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate (KH2PO4)
Cathartic
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Other name of Potassium Sodium Tartrate (KNa2C4H4O6)
"Rocehlle Salt”, “Sal Signette”
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Use of Rochelle Salt
Cathartic, Sequestering Agent
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Use of Potassium Thiocyanate (KSCN)
Hypotensive Agent
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Known as Liver of Sulfur
Sulfurated Potash[K2SO4/(K2Sx)2]
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Use in the tx of Psoriasis
Liver of Sulfur
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Potassium tetraiodomercurate(II) (K2HgI4) is also known as?
“Nessler’s Reagent”
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Use of “Nessler’s Reagent”
an alkaline solution used to detect Ammonia
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Reagents that will ppt potassium?
- Sodium Cobaltinitrite - Tetraphenylboron - Perchloric Acid
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Pharmacologic Action of Ammonium
Diuretic/Buffer/Expectorant/Anti-cardiogenic
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Use of Ammonium Iodine (NH4Cl)
Source of iodide, Expectorant, | Antifungal
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Another name of Ammonium Acetate (NH4CH3COO) and use
“Spirit of Minderesus” | Use: Buffer component
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“Spirit of Sal Volatile”, “Spirit of Hart’s Horn” is known as?
Aromatic Ammonia Spirit
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Use of Aromatic Ammonia Spirit
Respiratory Stimulant
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Other name of Ammoniated Mercury (HgNH2Cl)
White Precipitate
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Use of White ppt?
Topical Anti-infective
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Used to separate Bismuth from copper & cadmium
Ammonium Hydroxide
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Different Ammonium Complexes
* Copper - Blue | * Cadmium - Colorless *Bismuth - white hydroxide

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