Pharm 2 Final Review Flashcards
Describe the action of the drug ‘Digoxin’
It improves cardiac contractibility and slows the heart rate
The effect of an ‘anti-tussive agent’
Suppress cough reflex response in the brain
The different ways to assess a patient’s pain
Ask the patient on a Pain Scale
The uses of ASA (4)
Mild analgesic
Treatments of fever
Prevents platelet aggregation and increases bleeding time
What is ‘Flagyl’ often prescribed to treat
Treatment of parasitic infections
Why ‘diuretics’ are not usually administered in the afternoon
To prevent nocturia
The desired effects of the drug ‘Pyridium’
Easing of painful bladder spasms
What a patient should do after inhalation of a steroid drug
Rinse the mouth with water and spit out
What is ‘Glyburide’ prescribed for
Type 2 diabetes
The undesirable anticholinergic effect (3)
Constipation
dry mouth
urinary retention
‘Dulcolax’ is an example of a ______
Peristaltic stimulant
Melatonin is best known for _______
Treatment for sleep alteration
What is ‘Effexor’ used to treat (3)
major depression
anxiety
panic disorders
What ‘Quinadine’ may treat
Cardiac arrhythmias
When administering a bronchodilator and the steroid by inhalation the steroid is done first. True/False
False
Drug tolerance
When increased doses of the same analgesic to obtain the same relief
What is NOT required to take when on the diuretic byronalactone ‘Spironolactone
Do not require potassium supplementation
What drug is prescribed for its ‘anti-emetic function’
Dramamine
What is monitored when patient is taking ‘Furosemide’
Electrolytes via regular blood tests
The action of ACE inhibitors
To reduce blood pressure (afterload)
Which pain medication has Codeine in it
Tylenol #2, Tylenol #3, Etc.
The symptoms of ‘digitalis toxicity’ (there is 4)
Anorexia
nausea
vomiting
blurred vision
What lab tests are done to monitor the dosage of ‘warfarin’
INR and PT
Common side effect of ‘Nitroglycerin’
Headache
