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Pharm 2 Final Review Flashcards

1
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Describe the action of the drug ‘Digoxin’

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It improves cardiac contractibility and slows the heart rate

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The effect of an ‘anti-tussive agent’

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Suppress cough reflex response in the brain

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3
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The different ways to assess a patient’s pain

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Ask the patient on a Pain Scale

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4
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The uses of ASA (4)

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Mild analgesic
Treatments of fever
Prevents platelet aggregation and increases bleeding time

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5
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What is ‘Flagyl’ often prescribed to treat

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Treatment of parasitic infections

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6
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Why ‘diuretics’ are not usually administered in the afternoon

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To prevent nocturia

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7
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The desired effects of the drug ‘Pyridium’

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Easing of painful bladder spasms

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8
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What a patient should do after inhalation of a steroid drug

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Rinse the mouth with water and spit out

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9
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What is ‘Glyburide’ prescribed for

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Type 2 diabetes

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10
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The undesirable anticholinergic effect (3)

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Constipation
dry mouth
urinary retention

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11
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‘Dulcolax’ is an example of a ______

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Peristaltic stimulant

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12
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Melatonin is best known for _______

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Treatment for sleep alteration

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13
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What is ‘Effexor’ used to treat (3)

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major depression
anxiety
panic disorders

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14
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What ‘Quinadine’ may treat

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Cardiac arrhythmias

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15
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When administering a bronchodilator and the steroid by inhalation the steroid is done first. True/False

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False

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16
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Drug tolerance

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When increased doses of the same analgesic to obtain the same relief

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17
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What is NOT required to take when on the diuretic byronalactone ‘Spironolactone

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Do not require potassium supplementation

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18
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What drug is prescribed for its ‘anti-emetic function’

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Dramamine

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19
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What is monitored when patient is taking ‘Furosemide’

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Electrolytes via regular blood tests

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20
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The action of ACE inhibitors

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To reduce blood pressure (afterload)

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21
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Which pain medication has Codeine in it

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Tylenol #2, Tylenol #3, Etc.

22
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The symptoms of ‘digitalis toxicity’ (there is 4)

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Anorexia
nausea
vomiting
blurred vision

23
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What lab tests are done to monitor the dosage of ‘warfarin’

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INR and PT

24
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Common side effect of ‘Nitroglycerin’

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Headache

25
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The common and avoidable effects of niacin (there is 3)

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Flushing
itching
headache

26
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The early signs and symptoms of respiratory depression (there is two)

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Confusion
anxiety

27
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What symptom would present itself if a patient receiving too high a dose of ‘Fentanyl’

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lethargy

28
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What ‘SSRI’ is commonly prescribed for

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Depression

29
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The group of symptoms that ‘serotonin syndrome toxicity’ may present (3)

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Increased heart rate
shivering
tremor

30
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Why is ‘Nitroglycerin’ commonly prescribed for angina

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It is a vasodilator

31
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What classification does Salbutamol’ belong to

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Ventolin, a bronchodilator

32
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What classification does ‘Amitriptyline’ belong to

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Antidepressant

33
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Know the ‘serum electrolyte’ levels

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Potassium
chloride
sodium and
bicarbonate

34
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Who is the best Authority on pain experience

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The patient

35
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What does ‘Ramipril (Altace) may be prescribed for

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Hypertension

36
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The main purpose of using ‘diuretics’ for treating heart failure

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To relieve symptoms associated with pulmonary congestion and edema

37
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An example of an oral ‘hypoglycemic agent’

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Glyburide

38
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Patient is discharged with Warfarin (Coumadin): what signs/symptoms should he/she be aware of and Report.

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Be aware of and report signs or symptoms of bleeding

39
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What drug levels would be monitored for someone with ‘bipolar illness’

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Lithium levels

40
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Intraocular

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Inserting medication into the eye

41
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anaphylactic

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Severe allergic response characterized by bronchospasms and laryngeal edema

42
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buccal

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Placing solid medication against the mucous membrane of the cheek

43
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Subcutaneous

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Injections that are given into the tissues below the dermis of the skin

44
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Idiosyncratic or allergic

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An unpredictable effect of a medication

45
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Synergistic

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When the effects of two medications combined is greater than each given separately

46
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Polypharmacy

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Refers to the risky state of taking too many medications

47
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Side effect

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Undesirable symptoms of medication administration such as nausea or anorexia

48
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Sublingual

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Placing medications under the tongue

49
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The nine providers at LPNs can take orders from

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Dentists
medical doctors
midwives
naturopaths
nurse practitioners
pharmacists
podiatrists
registered nurses
registered psychiatric nurses

50
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Generic name for Tylenol

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Acetaminophen

Pharmacology (3 decks)

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