Pharmaceuticals Flashcards

1
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What did the comprehensive drug abuse prevention & control act of 1970 establish?

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US drug policy in which manufacturer, importation, possession, use, or distribution of certain substances is regulated

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2
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What are schedules based on?

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-probability of drug abuse
-1 being most likely & schedule 5 is least likely

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what is the FDA responsible for?

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-protecting public health by assuring the safety, ethics, & security of human & veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nations food supply, cosmetics, & products that emit radiation
-comes up with the rules

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Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-

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-US law enforcement agency under the department of justice, tasked with combatting drug trafficking, distribution, & is lead agency for controlled substances act
-enforces the rules

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5
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DEA & FDA determines-

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which substances are included on different schedules

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Pharmaceutical waste-

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any pharmaceutical products designated for disposal, no longer used, or unable to be returned to manufacturer (including viles, syringes, IV’s, & tubing

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7
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Hazardous Waste (5)-

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-red
-black
-blue
-yellow
-no specific color

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red HW-

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sharps containers (needles & syringes)

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black HW-

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hazardous waste container

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10
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blue HW-

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non-hazardous waste container

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yellow HW-

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chemotherapy related

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12
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no specific color HW-

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controlled substance container deactivates all forms of controlled substances while in the container

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13
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AC-

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before meals

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14
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BID-

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2x daily

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C-

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with

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H-

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hour

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17
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IM-

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intramuscular

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18
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IV-

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intraavenously

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19
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mL-

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millileter

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20
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mg-

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miligram

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21
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PO-

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by mouth

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22
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prn-

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as needed

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23
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qh-

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every hour

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24
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q2h-

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every 2 hours

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25
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q3h-

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every 3 hours

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qid-

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4x daily

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S-

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without

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28
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SC-

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subcutaneous

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29
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stats-

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immediately

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30
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tid-

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3x daily

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31
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cc-

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replaced by

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32
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OD-

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1x daily

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33
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peroz-

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replaced

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34
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Pharmacodynamics-

A

study of all effects of drugs

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35
Q

What are some pharmacodynamic effects?

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-therapeutic
-adverse
-side affects

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36
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What are adverse affects of drugs?

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negative affect

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37
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What are side affects of drugs?

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-acts on another part of the body other than intended for
-allergic reaction, onset, & termination of action

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38
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3 ways drugs are classified-

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name, action, & method of legal purchase

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39
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3 drug classifications by name?

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chemical, generic, & brand

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40
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chemical name of drugs-

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elements that make up that drug

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41
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generic name/non-proprietary name of drugs

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name given to a drug after it’s made commercially available

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42
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brand name/proprietary/trademark name of drugs-

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name given to a drug by the company who manufactured it

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43
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How are drugs classified by action?

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groups of drugs that have similar actions

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44
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What is another name for drugs that are classified by action?

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drug families (ex.- pain relievers)

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45
Q

Why could drugs be listed in more than one family?

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because they have different affects or they’re for different body parts

46
Q

classification by method of legal purchase-

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can be bought over the counter (OTC) or have to have prescription

47
Q

Drug references- (6)

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-Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)
-United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
-National Formulary (NF)
-American Hospital Formulary Services (AHFS)
-Drug Facts & Comparisons (DFC)
-Mosby’s Gen Rx

48
Q

Biopharmaceuticals-

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-study of physical & chemical properties of a drug
-is dosage formed

49
Q

What do biopharmaceuticals have relation to? (3)

A

-onset
-duration
-intensity of action

50
Q

Drug Half-Life-

A

period of time it takes for drugs is reduced by 1/2

51
Q

When do most drugs stop having an affect?

A

after 4-5 half-lives

52
Q

therapeutic ratio-

A

compares blood concentration at which drug becomes toxic & concentration at which drug becomes therapeutic (therapeutic index- TI)

53
Q

The larger the TI, the __ the drug.

A

the safer the drug

54
Q

Pediatric Dosages-

A

safer dosages calculated according to Childs body weight in kg

55
Q

What is a safer way to calculate pediatric dosages?

A

calculating by body surface area

56
Q

dosage forms-

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refers to a type of preparation in which the drug is transported into the body

57
Q

types of dosage forms- (7)

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tablet, capsule, inhalant, suppository, solution, suspension, & transdermal patch

58
Q

tablet dosage form-

A

-most common in oral dosage
-loznge (cough drop) is a tablet that dissolves in the mouth

59
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capsule dosage form-

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has a gel coding that dissolves & releases contents when in the stomach

60
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inhalant dosage form-

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concentration of meds. delivered into respiratory system

61
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suppository dosage form-

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used for rectum, vagina, or urethra

62
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solution dosage form-

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dosage in which 1 or more drugs is dissolved in a liquid carrier

63
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suspension dosage form-

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when drug is suspended in a liquid carrier, they don’t dissolve

64
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transdermal patch dosage form-

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applied to skin & the drug is absorbed through the skin & into the blood stream

65
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pharmacokinetics-

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study of drugs motility through the body

66
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disintegration-

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how substances are broken down to improve their solubility

67
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dissolution-

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process in which substance dissolves in a solvent to produce a solution

68
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absorption-

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how drugs moves from where it enters the body & into the blood stream

69
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distribution-

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movement of a drug from the blood stream to the part of the body it’s intended to go to

70
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metabolism-

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how the body breaks down drugs & excretes it

71
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excretion-

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how drugs exit the body

72
Q

2 routes of drug administration-

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enteral & parenteral

73
Q

enteral travels-

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via the GI tract

74
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parenteral travels-

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by anything else

75
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enteral drugs administered-

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orally

76
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buccal-

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placed between the cheek & upper/lower jaw

77
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sublingual-

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placed under the tongue

78
Q

ways enteral is administered orally- (4)

A

-buccal
-sublingual
-NG/Gastric tube
-rectal

79
Q

parenteral administered-

A

applied directly to the skin

80
Q

topical-

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applied directly onto the skin (transdermal patch)

81
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inhalation-

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into the respiratory system (inhaler)

82
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intradermal injection-

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injected into 1 of the layers of skin (not all the way through)

83
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subcutaneous-

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below the epidermal layers

84
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intramuscular injection-

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through the skin & into the muscle

85
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intravenous-

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inside the vein

86
Q

intrathecal-

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place needle into subarachnoid space of the spine

87
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ways parenteral drugs can be administered- (7)

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-topical
-subcutaneous
-inhalation
-intradermal injection
-intramuscular injection
-intravenous
-intrathecal

88
Q

before administering any drugs to a patient ask yourself-

A

-right drug?
-right amount?
-right time?
-right patient?
-right route?

89
Q

how many times should you check the drug before administering it to the patient?

A

3x

90
Q

informed consent-

A

must be obtained when a person has an invasive procedure (going into the body) done

91
Q

pre- & post- procedural assessments-

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-pre- evaluate the patient when they get there
-post- make sure patient isn’t having any affects

92
Q

medication errors-

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-also called preventable adverse drug events
-patient takes medication & an error is made & harm results to patient (5 R’s help avoid)

93
Q

Drug action indications-

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refers to use of a drug for treating a particular disease

94
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Drug action contraindications-

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any condition that renders particular line of treatment improper/undesirable

95
Q

D-

A

Drowsiness

96
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H-

A

Habit forming

97
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I-

A

Interaction

98
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X: SOS-

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absolute contraindication/drug interaction

99
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ASA-

A

Contains aspirin

100
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C-

A

Caution

101
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G-

A

Glaucoma

102
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S-

A

Diabetes

103
Q

Adrenergic blocking agent-

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going to block hormone epinephrine or adrenaline (blocks BP & lowers heart rate)

104
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Antimicrobials-

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prohibiting bacteria, parasites, & viruses

105
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Antibiotics-

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refers to compound isolated from living orgs. that kills/inhibits growth of another org.

106
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anticholinergics-

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used to treat conditions that affect relaxation/contraction of muscles (Parkinson’s)

107
Q

Antipsychotics-

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treat symptoms of sycosis; delusions, paranoia

108
Q

Antipyretics-

A

Reduce fever

109
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Barbiturates-

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Depressants

110
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Emetic-

A

Induce vomiting

111
Q

opioids/opioid antagonist-

A

oxy, molly, hydrocodone