notes from crossword for final

Question 1

drinking coffee can increase chances of toxicity with this med

Answer 1

theophylline

Question 2

class of drugs which should be used with caution if patient has asthma or diabetes

Answer 2

beta blockers

Question 3

vitamin necessary to prevent neurologic abnormalities in developing fetus

Answer 3

folic acid

Question 4

electrolyte which may be lost when taking furosemide

Answer 4

potassium

Question 5

any chemical introduced into the body to cause a change in function

Answer 5

drug

Question 6

universally accepted, official name of a drug

Answer 6

generic

Question 7

type of insulin used if patients are placed on sliding scale or IV insulin

Answer 7

regular

Question 8

one of two tests which should be closely monitored in patients taking warfarin

Answer 8

INR

Question 9

substance to be avoided when taking metronidazole

Answer 9

alcohol

Question 10

drug given for anaphylaxis

Answer 10

epinephrine

Question 11

ADH replacement which increases water resorption from the kidneys

Answer 11

DDAVP

Question 12

drug used by athletes

Answer 12

anabolic steroids

Question 13

common adverse effect of antihistamines

Answer 13

sedation

Question 14

lab value to monitor in patients receiving aminoglycoside antibiotics

Answer 14

creatinine clearance

Question 15

hypotension and hypokalemia may be adverse affects of this antibiotic

Answer 15

amphotericin B

Question 16

drugs that enhance the body’s immunologic function

Answer 16

Biologic response modifiers

Question 17

promotes coronary circulation by dilating blood vessels

Answer 17

nitroglycerin

Question 18

enzyme inhibited by drugs treating Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 18

acetylcholinesterase

Question 19

herb used to treat prostate issues

Answer 19

saw palmetto

Question 20

possible adverse effect of ACE inhibitors

Answer 20

cough

Question 21

how far to carry a drug amount in a syringe calibrated for less than 1 mL

Answer 21

hundredth

Question 22

generic name for antagonist for narcotics

Answer 22

naloxone

Question 23

promote the outflow of aqueous humor

Answer 23

miotics

Question 24

the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a drug

Answer 24

pharmacokinetics

Question 25

vital sign to monitor in patients receiving morphine

Answer 25

respirations

Question 26

federal law that empowered the FDA to monitor and regulate the manufacture and marketing of drugs

Answer 26

food drug and cosmetic act

Question 27

adverse effect of beta blockers

Answer 27

bradycardia

Question 28

how the dosages for many pediatric medications are calculated

Answer 28

weight

Question 29

initials of the most serious adverse effects of oral contraceptives

Answer 29

ACHES

Question 30

adverse effects of this class include can’t see, can’t pee, can’t spit….

Answer 30

anticholinergics

Question 31

organ of drug metabolism

Answer 31

liver

Question 32

items in patient history which should be checked prior to the administration of any medication

Answer 32

allergies

Question 33

drugs used to manage epilepsy and myasthenia gravis must be taken____

Answer 33

on time

Question 34

Rescue inhaler for asthma patients

Answer 34

albuterol

Question 35

patients should be taught to rinse mouths after using this type of inhaler

Answer 35

corticosteroid

Question 36

hormone replacement which should be taken first thing in the morning

Answer 36

levothyroxine

Question 37

medications in a medicine cup should be measured at the bottom of the

Answer 37

meniscus

Question 38

how far to carry a drug amount in a syringe calibrated for more than 1 mL

Answer 38

tenth

Question 39

an absolute contraindication for oral contraceptive use

Answer 39

DVT

Question 40

medications in this pregnancy category include Accutane and Lipitor

Answer 40

Category X

Question 41

antidiabetic medication that rarely results in hypoglycemia

Answer 41

metformin