notes from crossword for final Flashcards
drinking coffee can increase chances of toxicity with this med
theophylline
class of drugs which should be used with caution if patient has asthma or diabetes
beta blockers
vitamin necessary to prevent neurologic abnormalities in developing fetus
folic acid
electrolyte which may be lost when taking furosemide
potassium
any chemical introduced into the body to cause a change in function
drug
universally accepted, official name of a drug
generic
type of insulin used if patients are placed on sliding scale or IV insulin
regular
one of two tests which should be closely monitored in patients taking warfarin
INR
substance to be avoided when taking metronidazole
alcohol
drug given for anaphylaxis
epinephrine
ADH replacement which increases water resorption from the kidneys
DDAVP
drug used by athletes
anabolic steroids
common adverse effect of antihistamines
sedation
lab value to monitor in patients receiving aminoglycoside antibiotics
creatinine clearance
hypotension and hypokalemia may be adverse affects of this antibiotic
amphotericin B
drugs that enhance the body’s immunologic function
Biologic response modifiers
promotes coronary circulation by dilating blood vessels
nitroglycerin
enzyme inhibited by drugs treating Alzheimer’s disease
acetylcholinesterase
herb used to treat prostate issues
saw palmetto
possible adverse effect of ACE inhibitors
cough
how far to carry a drug amount in a syringe calibrated for less than 1 mL
hundredth
generic name for antagonist for narcotics
naloxone
promote the outflow of aqueous humor
miotics
the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a drug
pharmacokinetics