Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

FCLV,RRT(MIDTERM) > PHARMA 1 > Flashcards

PHARMA 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Drugs that relieve pain without loss of consciousness

A

Analgesics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

ANALGESIC ARE DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS WHICH ARE

A

Non-opioids(non-narcotic
Opioids (narcotic)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Do not cause drug dependency or addiction.

A

Non-opioids(non-narcotic)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

example of Non-opioids(non-narcotic)

A

acetaminophen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Are used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain

A

Opioids (narcotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Opioids (narcotic example

A

. morphine, oxycodone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Physical dependence and tolerance is common with long term use , but not addiction.

A

Opioids (narcotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

a chronic neurobiologic disease characterized by one or more of the following behaviors: impaired control over drug us, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, inappropriate use, and cravings

A

Addiction i

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Adverse side effects of opioid analgesic

A

: nausea, vomiting, and constipation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

:Also known as paracetamol, this is a non-opioid analgesic that can relieve mild to moderate pain and fever.It’s often found in cold and flu medications.

A

Acetaminophen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A non-opioid analgesic that can be bought over the counter.However, you should not give aspirin to children under 18 years old

A

Aspirin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A non-opioid analgesic that can be bought over the counter.It’s also known by the brand names Advil and Motrin.

A

Ibuprofen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

A non-opioid analgesic that can be bought over the counter.It’s also known by the brand names Aleve and Naprosyn.

A

Naproxen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

A non-opioid analgesic

A

Diclofenac

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

An analgesic

A

Dipyrone and Ketoprofen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Acts on the CNS to produce loss of sensation

A

Anesthetics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Two types of anesthetic agents

A

general and local

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

General anesthetics can be divided into

A

inhalation
intravenous agents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q
  • they act as CNS depressants by producing muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness.
A

General anesthetics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

commonly used in patients undergoing major surgical procedures.

A

General anesthetics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

) block nerve conduction from an area of the body to the CNS.

A

Local anesthetics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Antianxiety Agents
* Also called

A

anxiolytics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

are drugs used in the treatment of anxiety

A

Antianxiety Agents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q
  • They act on the CNS to calm or relax the anxious patient.
A

Antianxiety Agents

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

are often used as pre-operative drugs for various procedures performed in the radiology department.

A
  • Benzodiazepines
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

also used as a preoperative drug.

A

Midazolam (Versed)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q
  • Also called antimicrobials are drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
A

Antibiotics

29
Q
  • 2 types of antibiotics
A
  • Narrow-spectrum
  • Broad-spectrum
30
Q

= effective against a large number of microorganisms.

A
  • Broad-spectrum
31
Q

effective only to a few

A
  • Narrow-spectrum
31
Q

Anticholinergics is also known as

A

antimuscarinics

32
Q

are drugs that reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of the GI tract, and secretions from the respiratory tract and secretory glands.

A

Anticholinergics

33
Q

is used preoperatively to inhibit the secretions that can be stimulated by general anesthetics and to prevent bradycardia that may result from general anesthesia

34
Q
  • Inhibit clotting of the blood or increase the coagulation time.
A

Anticoagulants

35
Q
  • Use primarily to prevent or treat thromboembolic disorder
A

Anticoagulants

36
Q
  • Warfarin (Coumadin) is an ___
A

oral coagulant

37
Q

Or antiepileptic drugs are drugs used to prevent or control the occurrence of seizures

A

ANTICONVULSANTS

38
Q

Are drugs used in the treatment of depression

A

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

39
Q

2 TYPES OF DIABETES

A

TYPE 1 AND 2

40
Q

TYPE 1 IS THE

A

ABSENCE OF INSULIN

41
Q

TYPE 2 diabetes IS THE

A

insulin deficiency and insulin resistance exist.

42
Q

Drug used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting

A

ANTIEMETICS

43
Q

They are most effective when given before the onset of symptoms

A

ANTIEMETICS

44
Q

TWO GROUPS OF ANTI FUNGAL AGENTS

A

1.those that affect the skin or mucosa
2. those that affect the whole body (systemic)

45
Q

Substances that destroys or suppress the growth or multiplication of fungi.

A

ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS

46
Q

Primarily used to treat allergic reactions, both acute and chronic

A

ANTIHISTAMINES

47
Q

2 groups of antihistamine

A

sedating and non sedating

48
Q

Used to treat hypertension.

A

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES

49
Q

Drugs inhibit platelet aggregation

A

ANTIPLATELETS

50
Q

used to treat psychotic diseases like schizophrenia, delusional disorders, acute mania, and agitated states.

A

ANTIPSYCHOTIC

51
Q

ANTIPSYCHOTIC Two major groups:

A

trditional and atypical antipsychotics

52
Q

Used to treat peptic ulcer both gastric and duodenal, and GERD.

A

ANTIULCER AGENTS

53
Q

Substances that destroy or suppress the growth or multiplication of viruses

54
Q

Used to treat herpes simplex, chicken pox, shingles, influenza and HIV.

55
Q

are drugs used in the treatment of asthma and COPD.

A

BRONCHODILATORS

56
Q

BRONCHODILATORS classification

A

short and long acting

57
Q

Used to control hemorrhage or to speed up coagulation.

A

COAGULANTS

58
Q

Used to reduce symptoms associated with chronic inflammatory disorders or for short-term treatment of acute inflammatory conditions.

A

CORTICOSTERIODS

59
Q

Increase the amount of urine excreted by the kidneys thus removing sodium and water from the body.

60
Q

Affects the endocrine system

61
Q

Dissolves thrombi(clots) that have already formed.

A

THROMBOLYTICS

62
Q

Cause blood vessels to constrict, increasing heart action and blood pressure.

A

VASOCONSTRICTORS

63
Q

Drugs that increase activity.

CNS stimulants increase the activity of the brain and spinal cord.

A

STIMULANTS

64
Q

Can produce varying degrees of CNS depression ranging from a mild sedation to inducing sleep

A

SEDATIVES OR HYPNOTICS

65
Q

Have analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory actions

A

NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDS)

66
Q

Prevents mood swings in patients with mania-depressive (bipolar) disorder.

A

MOOD-STABILIZING DRUGS

67
Q

Act to promote the passage and elimination of feces from the large intestines. Increases peristaltic movement of the GI tract.

FCLV,RRT(MIDTERM) (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions