NAPLEX Quick Review Flashcards
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Clonidine patch
every 7 days
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Estradiol patch
once - twice weekly (depending on brand of product)
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Xulane patch
every week with one off week
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Fentanyl patch
every 3 days (72 hours)
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Lidocaine patch
12 hours on and 12 hours off
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Nicotine patch
daily
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Oxybutynin patch
twice weekly
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Nitroglycerin patch
daily
Transdermal Systems Should be Changed Accordingly
Scopolamine patch
every 3 days
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Cytomegalovirus
- Cidofovir (Vistide)
- Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
- Foscarnet (Foscavir)
- Fomivirsen (Vitravene)
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Hepatitis C virus
- Interferon alfa-2b/ribavirin
2. Pegylated interferon
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Hepatitis B virus
- Adefovir dipivoxil
- Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A)
- Lamivudine (Epivir HBV)
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Herpes simplex virus
- Acyclovir (Zovirax)
- Famciclovir (Famvir)
- Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Influenza A virus
- Amantadine (Symmetrel)
2. Rimantadine (Flumadine)
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Influenza A and B virus
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
2. Zanamivir (Relenza)
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Ribavirin (Rebetron)
Viruses and Antiviral agents that inhibit them
Varicella-zoster virus
- Acyclovir (Zovirax)
- Famciclovir (Famvir)
- Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Acetaminophen
Acetylcysteine (NAC)
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Benzodiazepines
Flumazenil
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Digoxin
Digifab (digoxin immune fab)
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Dopamine
Phentolamine
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Heparin
Protamine
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Iron
Deferoxamine
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Methotrexate
Leucovorin
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Morphine (opiates)
Naloxone
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Warfarin
Phytonadione/Vitamin K
Common Medications and Their Antidotes
Nitrogen mustard
Sodium thiosulfate
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
ANA titer
Rheumatic disease
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
aPTT
Used to monitor heparin therapy
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Coombs
Antibody screening for blood donor/recipient compatability
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
d-xylose
GI function
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Guaic
Occult blood in the stool
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
INR & Prothrombin time
Used to monitor warfarin therapy
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
Prostate Cancer
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Reinsch
Used to monitor heavy metals
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Schillings
Vitamin B12 absorption (pernicious anemia)
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Sweat Test
Cystic fibrosis
Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate
Tropronins
Cardiac marker
Agents that inhibit the P-450 microsomal enzyme system
Allopurinol Anabolic agents Chloramphenicol Cimetidine Disulfiram Isoniazid Metronidazole MAOIs Oral antidiabetic agents Warfarin
Agents that induce the P-450 microsomal enzyme system
Alcohol Chloral hydrate Chlordiazepoxide Cortisone Imipramine Nicotine Phenobarbital Phenytoin Prednisone Testosterone
OTC Cough and Cold Products Commonly Contain the Following
Analgesic
Acetaminophen
OTC Cough and Cold Products Commonly Contain the Following
Antihistamine
Brompheniramine Chlorpheniramine Clemastine Diphenhydramine Pyrilamine Triprolidine
OTC Cough and Cold Products Commonly Contain the Following
Cough suppressant
Codeine
Dextromethorphan
OTC Cough and Cold Products Commonly Contain the Following
Decongestant
Phenylephrine
Phenylpropanolamine
Pseudoephedrine
OTC Cough and Cold Products Commonly Contain the Following
Expectorant
Ammonium chloride
Guaifenesin
Sodium citrate
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
AHFS Drug Information
Displays the structure of each of the drugs referenced
American Hospital Formulary Service
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Merck Manual
List of diseases and how to treat
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Merck Index
Encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs and biologicals
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Red Book
Prices, lists of sugar-free, alcohol-free products, pregnancy categories, photosensitivity information, etc
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Remington’s
Compounding information
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Sodium
135 - 147 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Potassium
3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Chloride
95 -105 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Magnesium
1.5 - 2.2 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Calcium
8.5 - 10.8 mg/dL
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Phosphate
2.6 - 4.5 mg/dL
Common Suspending Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals
Alginic acid
Carrageenan
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Common Emulsifying Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals
Acacia Agar Gelatin Methylcellulose Pectin Sodium lauryl sulfate Tragacanth
Common Preservatives Used in Pharmaceuticals
Benzalkonium chloride Benzyl alcohol Boric acid Chlorobutanol Disodium edetate Methylparaben Phenol Potassium sorbate Propylparaben Sodium bisulfite Sodium borate Thimerosal
Medications That Should Not be Administered with Antacids
Digoxin FQs Iron preparations Isoniazid Ketoconazole Quinidine Tetracycline Warfarin
Drugs That have been Associated with Hyperglycemia
Amiodarone Epinephrine Estrogens Lithium Oral contraceptives Pentamidine Phenytoin Thyroid hormones
Drugs That have been Associated with Lupus Erythematosus-like reaction
Ethosuximide Hydralazine isoniazid Methyldopa Nitrofurantoin Penicillamine Phenytoin Procainamide Quinidine Sulfonamides Tetracyclines
Drugs that have commonly been associated with decreased renal function
Aminoglycosides Amphotericin B Cisplatin* Contrast media Cyclosporine* Foscarnet* NSAIDs Pentamidine*
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
AHFS Drug Information
Displays the structure of each of the drugs referenced
American Hospital Formulary Service
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Merck Manual
List of diseases and how to treat
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Merck Index
Encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs and biologicals
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Red Book
Prices, lists of sugar-free, alcohol-free products, pregnancy categories, photosensitivity information, etc
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Remington’s
Compounding information
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Sodium
135 - 147 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Potassium
3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Chloride
95 -105 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Magnesium
1.5 - 2.2 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Calcium
8.5 - 10.8 mg/dL
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Phosphate
2.6 - 4.5 mg/dL
Common Suspending Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals
Alginic acid
Carrageenan
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Common Emulsifying Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals
Acacia Agar Gelatin Methylcellulose Pectin Sodium lauryl sulfate Tragacanth
Common Preservatives Used in Pharmaceuticals
Benzalkonium chloride Benzyl alcohol Boric acid Chlorobutanol Disodium edetate Methylparaben Phenol Potassium sorbate Propylparaben Sodium bisulfite Sodium borate Thimerosal
Medications That Should Not be Administered with Antacids
Digoxin FQs Iron preparations Isoniazid Ketoconazole Quinidine Tetracycline Warfarin
Drugs That have been Associated with Hyperglycemia
Amiodarone Epinephrine Estrogens Lithium Oral contraceptives Pentamidine Phenytoin Thyroid hormones
Drugs That have been Associated with Lupus Erythematosus-like reaction
Ethosuximide Hydralazine isoniazid Methyldopa Nitrofurantoin Penicillamine Phenytoin Procainamide Quinidine Sulfonamides Tetracyclines
Drugs that have commonly been associated with decreased renal function
Aminoglycosides Amphotericin B Cisplatin* Contrast media Cyclosporine* Foscarnet* NSAIDs Pentamidine*
Drugs associated with hepatic failure
Acetaminophen
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
AHFS Drug Information
Displays the structure of each of the drugs referenced
American Hospital Formulary Service
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Merck Manual
List of diseases and how to treat
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Merck Index
Encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs and biologicals
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Red Book
Prices, lists of sugar-free, alcohol-free products, pregnancy categories, photosensitivity information, etc
Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain
Remington’s
Compounding information
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Sodium
135 - 147 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Potassium
3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Chloride
95 -105 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Magnesium
1.5 - 2.2 mEq/L
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Calcium
8.5 - 10.8 mg/dL
Normal Lab Values of Electrolytes and Minerals
Phosphate
2.6 - 4.5 mg/dL
Common Suspending Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals
Alginic acid
Carrageenan
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Common Emulsifying Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals
Acacia Agar Gelatin Methylcellulose Pectin Sodium lauryl sulfate Tragacanth
Common Preservatives Used in Pharmaceuticals
Benzalkonium chloride Benzyl alcohol Boric acid Chlorobutanol Disodium edetate Methylparaben Phenol Potassium sorbate Propylparaben Sodium bisulfite Sodium borate Thimerosal
Medications That Should Not be Administered with Antacids
Digoxin FQs Iron preparations Isoniazid Ketoconazole Quinidine Tetracycline Warfarin
Drugs That have been Associated with Hyperglycemia
Amiodarone Epinephrine Estrogens Lithium Oral contraceptives Pentamidine Phenytoin Thyroid hormones
Drugs That have been Associated with Lupus Erythematosus-like reaction
Ethosuximide Hydralazine isoniazid Methyldopa Nitrofurantoin Penicillamine Phenytoin Procainamide Quinidine Sulfonamides Tetracyclines
Drugs that have commonly been associated with decreased renal function
Aminoglycosides Amphotericin B Cisplatin* Contrast media Cyclosporine* Foscarnet* NSAIDs Pentamidine*
Drugs associated with hepatic failure
Acetaminophen