Pharm Exam1 Flashcards
S/S of Stress (↑3 ↓2)
↑ HR, BP, Pupil dilation, ↓ secretions, GI mobility
How does stress cause cell damage (4)
free radicals, hypoxia, ATP depletion, !intracellular calcium homeostasis
Stress phase 1: Alarm (2, 4 released)
SNS and HPA on, fight v flight initiated
Cortisol, adrenaline, noadrenaline released
Stress phase 2: Resistance (4)
Selective defenses.
Homeostasis restores balance for period of recovery. Hormones normalize.
If condition persists body adapts to continued effort.
Stress phase 3: Exhaustion (4, 4 AKA)
Stress levels stay high, very hazardous for health
Resources depleted, results in systemic damage
AKA: Overload/burnout/adrenal fatigue/
maladaption/dysfx
Increase of cell numbers?
Hyperplasia
Adaptations to Stress (10)
Physiologic/Anatomic reserve Time Genetic Endowment Age Gender Health Status Nutrition Sleep-wake cycles Hardiness Coping
Increased capacity to adapt to stress
Coping
Types of Stress (3)
Acute (time limited), Chronic (intermittent), PTSD (sustained)
Which type of stress if fight v. flight?
Acute
Which system manifested first w/ stress response?
Autonomic Nervous System
Wheezing/SOB w/ acute bronchial asthma is caused by? (2)
Inflammatory response and swelling
States of PTSD (1 description, 3 phases)
PTSD is chronic activation of stress related to an event (SNS is activated, cortisol levels ↓)
Intrusion
Avoidance (numbing)
Hyperarousal (irritability, startle reflex)
Definition of “Intrusion State”
“Flashbacks” and nightmares of event in detail
Sections of CNS? (2)
Brain and spinal cord
Where do SNS impulses come from? (3)
Hypothalamus, adrenal medulla, spinal cord
S/S of Fight v. Flight (6)
↑ RR, diaphoresis, dilated pupils, ↓ secretions, GI motility, constriction of sphincters
How does heat cause cell injury?
Coagulation of blood vessels and tissue proteins
How does cold cause cell injury?
Viscosity induces vasoconstriction through SNS reflex.
↓ blood results in hypoxia -> tissue injury
also… frost bite.
Types of Adrenergic Receptor sites (4)
A1 - bladder/vasoconstriction, iris dilation
A2 - ↑ insulin release from pancreas
B1 - cardiac and contractility
B2 - bronchi,vasodilation, relaxation of uterus
Which site when stimulated results in myocardial activity and an increased HR?
Beta 1
What does PNS do?
Opposite of SNS. Begins energy storage and conservation
“Rest of Digest”
Adrenergic blockers fx? (↑1 ↓3)
Treatment similar to?
↓ BP, pulse, renin levels ↑ renal perfusion
Treatment for HTN
When receiving adrenergic blockades. Priority assessment?
Monitor HR
Areas of Pharmacology (5)
Pharmaco…
Dynamics - org to chemi
Kinetics - drug action, HL, peak, duration, metabolism
Therapeutics - therapeutic fx of drugs + admin
Economics - value of therapy vs another
Genomics - drug fx vs. individual genetics
Area of pharmacology involved in exploring unique differences in drug responses due to genetic makeup?
Pharmacogenomics
Phases of Pharmacokinetics (4)
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism/Biotransformation, Excretion
Labs to administer if giving nephrotoxic antibiotics
Creatinine and BUN
FDA Category where fetal abnormalities > beneficial fx of drugs
Category X substances.
Concerns when administering to older pts? (3)
↑ susceptible to AdFx
Monitor hydration, nutrition, hepatic renal fx
Ensure compliance (alarms/reminders)
More effective method of antibiotic therapy?
Broad vs Selective
Selective targets infections
(IV is quickest)
Broad used when C&S not available or pt is too sick to wait for results
Preventing drug resistance (4)
Only use if C&S identifies
↓ dis/misuse
Complete full round
!save for self-medication in future
How do penicillins fight bactera?
Interfere w/ cell wall building
What antibiotic is used to prophylactically treat family members living w/ a pt with tb?
Isoniazid
When does antibiotic therapy stop?
When full round is complete
How do organisms develop resistance?
alter cell walls/enzymes to become resistant to unfavorable conditions/situations