Pharmacology Flashcards
What are the methods of drug administration?
Intravenous (IV)
Oral (PO)
Intramuscular (IM)
subcutaneous (SC)
Intrathecal
Sublingual (SL)
Abb.: qh
every hour
Abb.: q2h
every 2 hours
Abb.: q4h
every 4 hours
Abb.: XR
extended release
Abb.: SR
sustained release
Abb.: CR
controlled release
Abb.: LA
long acting
Abb.: prn
as needed
Abb.: OTC
over the counter
Abb.: Rx
prescription
Abb.: qd
every day
Abb.: sid
once a day
Abb.: bid
twice a day
Abb.: tid
three times a day
Abb.: qid
4 times a day
What are the main types of allergy medications?
anti-histamine, nasal sprays, mast cell stabilizers, leukotriene inhibitors, oral corticosteroids
What are the 4 types of cholesterol-lowering drugs
statins, selective cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibrates, and bile acid resins
What are the 2 main types of diabetes medication?
Insulin and non-insulin
What are the 3 main types of insulin medications?
Long-acting, short-acting, and intermediate
What are some treatments for GERD/Reflux?
antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and H2 blockers
What are the 3 main types of treatments for constipation?
laxatives, surfactants/emollients, and stimulants
What are monoclonal antibodies
lab-produced molecules that mimic natural antibodies
What is a steroid?
a synthetic drug that resembles one of our body’s natural hormones, cortisol, that can reduce inflammation and immune responses
