pharm final Flashcards
drug stand
purity, quality, strength
five schedules of drug
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
prototype
T
indication
T
action
T
contraindication
T
interactions
T
systemic effect
widespread
local effect
limited area where it was administered
parenteral
any place besides GI tract
enteric coated
dissolves further down to avoid irritation to stomach
sustained release
dissolves at different rates
metric system
preferred method
1 kg
2,2 lbs
1 mL
1 cc
7 rights of medications
patient time medication route technique documentation amount
fat soluble vitamines
ADEK
electrolytes
minerals dissolved in the body fluids
antipruritics
relieve itching
coricosteroids
allergic reactions
emllients/protectants
sooth irritation
keratolytic agents
scaling skin
ezymatic agents
promote removal of necrotic
scabicides and pediculicides
treat scabies or lice
local anti infectives
fungal, bacterial
factors that influence rate of absorption
location
heat
moisture
skin exposed to air
slow absorption and reduce systemic effects
autonomic nervous system
automatic
sympathetic
alert system
parasympathetic
resting and digesting
adrenergics
mimic sympathetic responses
adrenergic blockers
block sympathetic responses
cholinergics
mimic parasympathetic responses
cholinergic blockers
block parasympathetic responses
diurectics
increase urine excretion
treat HTN and edema
bladder antispasmodics
treat overactive bladder
urinary analgesics
short term relief of burning, pain, discomfort
thiazides
most frequently used diuretic
loop
used for edema
-lasix
potassium sparing
watch out for hyperkalemia
osmotic agents
used to reduce intracranial pressure
antiandrogens
slow prostate growth
alpha blockers
improve urinary flow