Module 3: Pharmocology

Question 1

Abbreviation

amp

Dosage Forms

Answer 1

Ampule

Meaning

Question 2

Abbreviation

cap

Dosage Forms

Answer 2

Capsule

Meaning

Question 3

Abbreviation

cr

Dosage Forms

Answer 3

Cream

Meaning

Question 4

Abbreviation

elix

Dosage Forms

Answer 4

Elixir

Meaning

Question 5

Abbreviation

liq

Dosage Forms

Answer 5

Liquid

Meaning

Question 6

Abbreviation

lot

Dosage Forms

Answer 6

Lotion

Meaning

Question 7

Abbreviation

sup

Dosage Forms

Answer 7

Suppository

Meaning

Question 8

Abbreviation

syr

Dosage Forms

Answer 8

Syrup

Meaning

Question 9

Abbreviation

tab

Dosage Forms

Answer 9

Tablet

Meaning

Question 10

Abbreviation

ung

Dosage Forms

Answer 10

Ointment

Meaning

Question 11

Abbreviation

C

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 11

Cup, Celsius

Meaning

Question 12

Abbreviation

ds

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 12

Double Strength

Meaning

Question 13

Abbreviation

g, gm

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 13

Gram

Meaning

Question 14

Abbreviation

gr

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 14

Grain

Meaning

Question 15

Abbreviation

gtt

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 15

Drop

Meaning

Question 16

Abbreviation

kg

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 16

Kilogram

Meaning

Question 17

Abbreviation

L

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 17

Liter

Question 18

Abbreviation

lb

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 18

Pound

Meaning

Question 19

Abbreviation

mcg

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 19

Microgram

Meaning

Question 20

Abbreviation

mEq

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 20

Milliequivalent

Meaning

Question 21

Abbreviation

mg

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 21

Milligram(s)

Meaning

Question 22

Abbreviation

mg/dL

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 22

Milligrams Per Deciliter

Meaning

Question 23

Abbreviation

oz

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 23

Ounce

Meaning

Question 24

Abbreviation

qt

Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 24

Quart

Meaning

Question 25

# Abbreviation tbsp ## Footnote Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 25

tablespoon

Question 26

# Abbreviation tsp ## Footnote Strength/Systems of Measurement

Answer 26

teaspoon | Meaning

Question 27

# Abbreviation ID ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 27

intradermally | Meaning

Question 28

# Abbreviation IM ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 28

intramuscularly | Meaning

Question 29

# Abbreviation inj ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 29

inject, injection | Meaning

Question 30

# Abbreviation IV ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 30

intravenously | Meaning

Question 31

# Abbreviation PO ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 31

by mouth, orally | Meaning

Question 32

# Abbreviation PR ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 32

rectally | Meaning

Question 33

# Abbreviation r, rec ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 33

rectally | Meaning

Question 34

# Abbreviation subcut ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 34

subcutaneously | Meaning

Question 35

# Abbreviation top ## Footnote Route of Administration

Answer 35

topically | Meaning

Question 36

# Medication Classification Analgesics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 36

Relieve Pain | action ## Footnote acetaminophen, hydrocodone

Question 37

# Medication Classification Antacids/Anti-Ulcer ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 37

Neutralize Stomach Acid | action ## Footnote esomeprazole, calcium carbonate

Question 38

# Medication Classification Antibiotics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 38

Kill Bacteria | action ## Footnote Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin

Question 39

# Medication Classification Anticholinergics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 39

Reduce Bronchospasm | action ## Footnote Ipratropium, Dicyclomine

Question 40

# Medication Classification Anticoagulants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 40

Delay Blood Clotting | action ## Footnote Warfarin, Enoxaparin, Heparin

Question 41

# Medication Classification Anticonvulsants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 41

Prevent or Control Seizures | action ## Footnote Clonazepam, Phenytoin, Gabapentin

Question 42

# Medication Classification Antidepressants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 42

Relieve Depression | action ## Footnote Doxepin, Fluoxetine, Duloxetine, Selegiline

Question 43

# Medication Classification Antidiarrheals ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 43

Reduce Diarrhea | action ## Footnote Bismuth Subsalicylate, Loperamide

Question 44

# Medication Classification Antiemetics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 44

Reduce Nausea, Vomiting | action ## Footnote Metoclopramide, Ondansetron

Question 45

# Medication Classification Antifungals ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 45

Kill Fungi | action ## Footnote Fluconazole, Nystatin, Miconazole

Question 46

# Medication Classification Antihistamines ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 46

Relieve Allergies | action ## Footnote Diphenhydramine, Cetirizine, Loratadine

Question 47

# Medication Classification Antihypertensives ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 47

Lower Blood Pressure | action ## Footnote Metoprolol, Lisinopril, Valsartan, Clonidine

Question 48

# Medication Classification Anti-Inflammatories ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 48

Reduce Inflammation | action ## Footnote Ibuprofen, Celecoxib, Naproxen

Question 49

# Medication Classification Antilipemics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 49

Lower Cholesterol | action ## Footnote Atorvastatin, Fenofibrate

Question 50

# Medication Classification Antimigraine Agents ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 50

Relieve Migraine Headaches | action ## Footnote Topiramate, Sumatriptan

Question 51

# Medication Classification Anti-Osteoporosis Agents ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 51

Improve Bone Density | action ## Footnote Alendronate, Ibandronate, Calcitonin

Question 52

# Medication Classification Antipsychotics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 52

Control Psychotic Symptoms | action ## Footnote Quetiapine, Haloperidol, Risperidone

Question 53

# Medication Classification Antiphyretics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 53

Reduce Fever | action ## Footnote Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Aspirin

Question 54

# Medication Classification Antispasmodics/Muscle Rlaxants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 54

Reduce/Prevent Muscle Spasms | action ## Footnote Cyclobenzaprine, Methcarbamol

Question 55

# Medication Classification Antitussives/Expectorants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 55

Control Cough, Promote Elimination of Mucus | action ## Footnote Dextromethorphan, Codeine, Guaifenesin

Question 56

# Medication Classification Antivirals ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 56

Kill Viruses | action ## Footnote Acyclovir, Interferon, Oseltamivir

Question 57

# Medication Classification Anxiolytics | antianxiety ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 57

Reduce Anxiety | action ## Footnote Clonazepam, Diazepam, Lorazepam

Question 58

# Medication Classification Bronchodilators ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 58

Relax Airway Muscles | action ## Footnote Albuterol, Isoproterenol, Theophylline

Question 59

# Medication Classification Central Nevous System Stimulants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 59

Reduce Hyperactivity | action ## Footnote Methylphenidate, Modafinil

Question 60

# Medication Classification Contraceptives ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 60

Prevent Pregnancy | action ## Footnote Medroxyprogesterone Actate, Ethinyl Estradiol

Question 61

# Medication Classification Decongestants ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 61

Relieve nasal Congestion | action ## Footnote Pseudoephedrine, Mometasone

Question 62

# Medication Classification Diuretics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 62

Eliminate Excess Fluid | action ## Footnote Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 63

# Medication Classification Hormone Replacement ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 63

Stabilize Hormone Deficiencies | action ## Footnote Levothyroxine, Insulin, Desmopressin, Estrogen

Question 64

# Medication Classification Laxatives, Stool Softeners ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 64

Promote Bowel Movements | actions ## Footnote Magnesium Hydroxide, Bisacodyl

Question 65

# Medication Classification Oral Hypoglycemics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 65

Reduce Blood Glucose | action ## Footnote Metformin, ACarbose, Glyburide

Question 66

# Medication Classification Sedative-Hypnotics ## Footnote Medication Classifications and their Uses

Answer 66

Induce Sleep/Relaxation | action ## Footnote Zolpidem, Temazepam, Eszopiclone

Question 67

Schedule 1 ## Footnote Controlled Substances for Abuse & Addiction

Answer 67

Heroin, Mescaline, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), Cannabis (marijuana) | high potential for abuse/no approved medical use in US ## Footnote illegal, providers may not prescribe them

Question 68

Schedule 2 ## Footnote Controlled Substances for Abuse & Addiction

Answer 68

Morphine, Methadone, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine | high potential for abuse/dangerous/psychological/physical dependence ## Footnote providers must give NO REFILLS, kept secure, separate from medications

Question 69

Schedule 3 ## Footnote Controlled Substances for Abuse & Addiction

Answer 69

Ketamine, Anabolic Steroids, Testosterone | moderate to low potential for physical/psychological dependence ## Footnote providers must give handwritten prescription, refill up to 5 times in 6 months

Question 70

Schedule 4 ## Footnote Controlled Substances for Abuse & Addiction

Answer 70

Diazepam, Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam | low potential for abuse/dependence ## Footnote providers must sign prescription, refill up to 5 times in 6 months, staff can refill over the phone

Question 71

Schedule 5 ## Footnote Controlled Substances for Abuse & Addiction

Answer 71

Diphenoxylate (atropine, pregabalin, lacosamide, opium/kaolin/pectin/belladonna), Antidiarrheal, Antitussive, Analgesic | contain limited quanities of some naracotics ## Footnote providers must sign prescription, refill up to 5 times in 6 months, staff can refill over the phone

Question 72

Therapeutic Effect

Answer 72

Good Effects | ones providers prescribe them for

Question 73

Adverse Effects

Answer 73

Allergic Reaction | prevents further use of medications

Question 74

Indications

Answer 74

Problems the Provider Prescribes a Particular Medication for

Question 75

Contraindication

Answer 75

Symptom/Condition that makes particular treatment, medication inadvisable | even dangerous