pharm final Flashcards
through cuts, scratches or wounds
tetanus
vaccines are example of
activeimmunity
young, old and smokers high risk
pneumonia
tetanus and diphtheria
TD
booster given every ten years
tetanusdiphtheria
people who have had this should not get flu vaccine
guilliainbarre
occurs between october and may
influenza
shingles is caused by
varicellazoster
transfer of antibodies
passiveimmunity
tetnus
muscletightening
thick coating in throat
diphteria
vaccine for ages 50 and above
shingles
protects against serious pneumococcal disease including meningitis and bloodstream infections for all adults 65 years or older
pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
reduce memory problems
dementia
peripheral vascualr disease
antidoxidant and vasodilatory properties
can cause BLEEDING when used with anticoagulants
avoid during surgery
Ginko Biloba
lowers cholesterol
lowers BP
natural antibiotic
natural anti-platelet agent
Potientiates anti-diabetic drugs
avoid before surgery
BLEEDING
garlic
used to treat nausea, joint pain
BLEEDING
irregular heart rate
decrease BP
decrease blood sugar levels
ginger root
migraine prophylaxis
BLEEDING
can be given to mothers to make their milk come in
can cause preterm labor
feverfew
build immunity
wound healing
immune suppression
should not take more than 8 weeks
echinacea
may ease mild to moderate depression
contraindicated for major depression
do NOT use with other antidepressants
St Johns Wort
generally safe but ineffective
potentiates CNS depressants ex. alcohol
valerian root
relieves anxiety
promotes sleep
relaxes muscles
liver damage
kava
damaging to heart CNS
banned from sale in the US
ephedra
deaths
hospitalization
life-threatening experiences
persistent or significant disabilites
birth defects
dietary supplement and nonprescription drug consumer protection act (2006)
requires quality control procedures
labeling to reflect active and inactive ingredients
current good manufacturing practices (CGMP)
package labeling
adverse effects
inpurities, adulterants, variability
dietary supplement health and education act (DSHEA) 1994
japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing “life force energy”
Reiki
life force in correct balance and flow
concentration, strength, flexibility, symbolic movements
yoga
promotes the flow of energy throughout the body
reduces sx of fibromyalgia
used in cardiac rehab programs can lower BP
Tai Chi
major areas: therapeutic objectives
anxiety
pain
illness
depression
insomina
pain/cough
must be very careful about overdose adults can have 4000 (4g) a day
hydrocodone/acetaminphen
hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine
pantoprazole
omperazole
lansoprazole
-gastroesophageal reflux disease
-peptic ulcer disease
-stress ulcer prophylaxis
proton pump inhibitors
hypothyroidism
side effects
tachycardia
palpitations
dyspena on exertion
goiter
synthetic thyroxine
decreased responsiveness to a drug as a result of repeated drug admin
tolerance
drugs taken to manage one condition may complicate management of another condition
comorbilidies and drug interactions
good diet can elicit therapeutic responsed and reduce harm from ADRs
some food can interact with drugs and cause ADRs
diet
decline in liver or kidney function
increase of levels of drug in system