Mechanism Of Action/ Final q's

Question 1

Myxedema

Answer 1

Untreated hypothyroidism in adults

Question 2

Seven right

Answer 2

Right patient
Right dose
Right drug
Right time
Right route
Right technique
Right documentation

Question 3

What foods should you avoid while taking diuretics?

Answer 3

Potassium rich foods

Question 4

What do we use histamine H2 receptor antagonist for?

Answer 4

Inhibit day and night time basal gastric secretion and inhibit gastric acid stimulated by food, histamine, caffeine and insulin

Question 5

Addison’s disease

Answer 5

Adrenal insufficiency

Question 6

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 6

Neurological disorder. Characterized by slow spreading tremor, muscle weakness, development of disturbances in posture and equilibrium

Question 7

Cretinism

Answer 7

Untreated hypothyroidism in children

Question 8

Hypopituitarism

Answer 8

Underproduction of hormones; dwarfism

Question 9

Examples of oral contraceptives

Answer 9

Lo/Orval, nordette, ortho-novum, triphasil, micronor

Question 10

Examples of anticonvulsants, how do they work?

Answer 10

Tegretol, klonopin, Valium, Dilantin, gabitril

Inhibit the spread of seizure activity in the motor cortex

Question 11

Mechanism of action of decongestants

Answer 11

Constrict arterioles, which reduce bl flow to affected area, slows the formation of mucus, improves the drainage and open obstructed nasal passages

Question 12

Mechanism of action: antitussive (non narcotic)

Answer 12

Anesthetize the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passage, lungs, and pleura by dampening their activity

Question 13

Mechanism of action: anti tussive (narcotic)

Answer 13

Depress cough center that is located in the medulla, raising the threshold for incoming cough impulse

Question 14

Mechanism of bronchodilator

Answer 14

Relax smooth muscle cells of the bronchi; reduce edema in the bronchial mucosa

Question 15

Mechanism of action diuretic

Answer 15

Decrease reabsorption of NaCl by the kidneys thereby increasing te amount of salt and water excreted in the urine

Question 16

Mechanism of analgesic

Answer 16

Inhibit ascending pain pathways in the CNS, increase pain threshold and alter pain perception

Question 17

Mechanism of anti Parkinson’s drugs

Answer 17

Palliative relief, attempts to replenish dopamine levels and or inhibit the effects of acetylcholine

Question 18

Mechanism of antiemetic

Answer 18

Prevents vomiting

Question 19

Mechanism of anti platelet

Answer 19

Inhibit essential enzyme that cells use to manufacture prostaglandin; this inhibits platelet clumping

Question 20

Mechanism of antispasmodic

Answer 20

Reduce gastric motility by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine at the prostaganglionic receptors in the PNS

Question 21

Mechanism of antacids

Answer 21

Neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Question 22

Mechanism of anticholinergics

Answer 22

Reduce gastric motility

Question 23

Mechanism of expectorant

Answer 23

stimulate and decrease the thickness of respiratory tract secretions

Question 24

Mechanism of mucolytics

Answer 24

Reduce the viscosity of respiratory tract fluids

Question 25

Mechanism of barbiturates

Answer 25

Affects CNS, produce mild sedation to deep sleep and anesthesia

Question 26

Mydriatic drugs are used for

Answer 26

To dilate the pupil during internal examination of the eye

Question 27

Parts of a syringe

Answer 27

``` Barrel Plunger Flange Tip Leur-lock Calibrations ```

Question 28

Part of a needle

Answer 28

``` Hub Shaft Hilt Bevel Lumen Gauge ```

Question 29

Jaundice

Answer 29

Yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes or eyes caused by bilirubin

Question 30

Anemia

Answer 30

Body doesn't have enough healthy RBC, B12 deficiency

Question 31

Edema

Answer 31

Swelling caused by fluid

Question 32

Keloid

Answer 32

Excess growth of scar tissue

Question 33

Cyanosis

Answer 33

Appearance of blue or purple coloration on the skin due to lack of oxygen

Question 34

Example of transdermal meds

Answer 34

Nitroglycerin and estrogen

Question 35

How do we administer inhalation meds

Answer 35

Through the mouth or nose

Question 36

Glaucoma

Answer 36

Eye conditions that lead to the damage of the optic nerve, front part of the eye is filled with aqueous humor

Question 37

Cataract

Answer 37

Clouding of the lens