Intro to Pharm

Question 1

The study of substances that interact w/ living systems through chemical processes

Answer 1

Pharmacology

Question 2

The study of therapeutic uses and effects of drugs

Answer 2

Pharmacotherapeutics

Question 3

PK

Answer 3

Pharmacokinetics

Question 4

Movement of a drug through the body

Answer 4

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Question 5

Mechanism of action on the body

Answer 5

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Question 6

ADE

Answer 6

Adverse Drug Events

Question 7

Chewing tablets results in inhibition of platelet aggregation within 20 mins

Answer 7

ASA

Question 8

Lifespan of platelet is how long?

Answer 8

7 - 10 days

Question 9

What extends half life of ASA?

Answer 9

Larger doses, effects are irreversible

Question 10

Which drug causes GI irritation, GI bleeds, and tinnitus?

Answer 10

ASA

Question 11

What are the ADE’s of Ibuprofen?

Answer 11

• NO tinnitus as compared to ASA

- Na and H20 retention

Question 12

People with what 3 conditions should we not give Ibuprofen to?

Answer 12

• HTN
• CHF
• Kidney disorders

Question 13

What does Ibuprofen do in elderly patients?

Answer 13

Reduces renal function who are dependent on the renal prostaglandins to maintain kidney function which leads to renal insufficiency.

Question 14

What is the pharmacologic active ingredient in coffee?

Answer 14

Caffeine

Question 15

What substance in coffee causes agitation/increase in HR and BP?

Answer 15

Caffeine

Question 16

What drug do we get from saliva of Gila Monsters? What does it treat?

Answer 16

Exenatide, Byetta

-DM