Pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

What is against the law for a RDA

A

To phone in a prescription

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2
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drug abuse oral characteristics

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poor oral hygiene, diet high in cariogenic substances , may have xerstomia

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3
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schedule I

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no current medical usefulness
Have high potential for abuse
Normally CANNOT be prescribed
eg) marijuana

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4
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Schedule II

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high risk for abuse
Limited medical usefulness
Rx must be written and cannot be renewed
Eg) opium, morphine

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5
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Scehdule III

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Less abuse potential than drugs in scehdule I/ II
Have accepted medical usefulness
Rx may be renewed
eg) depressants, tylenol

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6
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scehdule IV

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Low abuse potenial
have accepted medical usefulness
RX may be renewed ( up to 5 in 6 months)
Eg) xanax

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7
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Schedule V

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lowest abuse potential
Have accepted medical usefulness
rx may be renewed
eg) cough medicine

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8
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Stages of drug action- Absorption

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Drug enters bloodstream

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9
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Stages of Drug action- Distribution

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drug attaches to proteins within the blood, released to take affect where its meant to act

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10
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Stages of drug action- Metabolism

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drug becomes metabolized

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11
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stages of drug action- Excertion

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drug leaves the body by way of kidneys, liver, saliva , sweat

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12
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Oral route

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taken by mouth in spray, liquid, tablet

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13
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topical route

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applied on the surface of mucosa or skin and absorbed

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14
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transdermal route

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through a patch that continuously releases quantity of medication through skin

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15
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inhalation route

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breathing gaseous substance through the mouth or inhaling through the nose

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16
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sublingual route

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placed under the tongue ( nitroglycerine)

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17
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subcutaneous (sc)

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injected directly UNDER the skin

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18
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intradermal (ID)

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injected into the skin at 10-15 degree angle

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19
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intramuscular (IM)

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injected into a muscle

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20
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intravascular (IV)

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injected into a vein/blood stream

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21
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Drug administration routes - Enteral

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drugs placed directly into the GI tract

22
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Drug administration routes- Parenteral

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taken into the body other than GI tract ( injection)

23
Q

predmedication

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prescribed before a procedure, night before

24
Q

inhibits the growth or destroys microorganisms and bacteria, helps prevent infection after surgery

A

antibiotics

25
Q

is the prescribing of an antibiotic to a patient to prevent bacterial colonization, recommended for patients with heart conditions, prosthetic heart valve, pacemakers, artificial joints

A

antibiotic prophylaxis

26
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secondary infection caused by an opportunistic pathogen, due to long term use of antibiotics

A

supra infections

27
Q

what is the most common antibiotic in dentistry and is a generic name for a group of antibiotics

A

penicillin

28
Q

broad spectrum antibiotics, active againist gram + and - bacteria, similar to penicillin

A

cephalosporins

29
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erythromycin

A

used as an alternative to penicillin for pt who have allergies

30
Q

what antibiotic causes permanent staining of developing teeth which occurs from second trimester of pregnancy to eight years of age

A

tetracycline

31
Q

what antibiotic becomes useless when taken with dairy/ food

A

tetracycline

32
Q

mild/slight staining

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light brown, light yellow, or light grey stains

33
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moderate staining

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darker deeper yellow or grey discolouration

34
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severe staining

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dark brown, dark grey to blue and purple

35
Q

bacitracin

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works by stopping growth of certain bacteria.( Topical ointments)

36
Q

an antibiotic used to control plaque bacteria and gingivitis in the mouth or in periodontal pockets, can be in the form of a mouth rinse or gelatine chip

A

chlorhexidine

37
Q

rampant and consistent use and abuse of antibiotics has caused what

A

superbugs

38
Q

what is nystatin used for

A

Candida albicans or thrush

39
Q

organic drugs

A

derived from living tissue such as plants/animals (marijuana)

40
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inorganic drugs

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drugs made in the laboratory

41
Q

chemical name

A

chemical formula of a drug

42
Q

generic name

A

may be used by any company

less expensive

43
Q

brand name

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controlled by business firms, always use capitals for first letter. (Tylenol)

44
Q

over the counter drugs (OTC)

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Also known as patient medicines can be purchased without prescription

45
Q

prescription drugs

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also known as ethical drugs, must be written order from a doctor

46
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if drugs were applied directly at the site of use it would be considered a

A

local action drugs

47
Q

if drug were taken internally, it would be considered a

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systemic action drug

48
Q

slowest route of absorption is

A

oral route

49
Q

over the counter aka

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patient medicine

50
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prescription drugs aka

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ethical drugs