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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

A drug that interferes with the blood clotting mechanism

A

Heparin

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2
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An mg is a measurement of

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Weight

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3
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The solution used intravenously to replace plasma when plasma is not available

A

Dextran

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4
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How many milliliters are in 1 oz?

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30

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5
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One gram equals

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1,000 mg

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6
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A drug used to increase blood pressure

A

Epinephrine

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7
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The action of an anticholinergic

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Reduce secretions

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8
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The total volume in a 30cc syringe

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1 oz

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9
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Naloxone (Narcan) is an example of a:

A

Narcotic antagonist

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10
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Avitene is:

A

Hemostatic agent

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11
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An absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is often soaked in thrombin

A

Gelfoam

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12
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Each of the following agents must be applied using dry gloves or instruments except:
Gelfoam
Collastat
Avitene
Helistat

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Gelfoam

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13
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An anticoagulant given subcutaneously, intravenously, or as a flush

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Heparin

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14
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A drug that decreases the tendency of blood to clot

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Warfarin sodium

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15
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An antibiotic used intraoperatively

A

Gentamicin

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16
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A topical antibiotic

A

Bacitracin

17
Q

Which item is used of cut edges of bone to seal off oozing blood?

A

Bone wax

18
Q

The most common diuretic

A

Lasix

19
Q

An osmotic diuretic agent used to decrease cerebral and intraocular edema

A

Mannitol

20
Q

A systematic agent used to control uterine hemorrhage

A

Pitocin

21
Q

Steriods are used for:

A

Reduction of tissue inflammation and swelling

22
Q

Solu-Medrol is:

A

Anti-inflammatory

23
Q

An artificial plasma-volume expander

A

Dextran

24
Q

An anticoagulant used in vascular surgery

A

Heparin

25
Q

Heparin effects are reversed by:

A

Protamine sulfate

26
Q

Normal saline is used for lap pad moistening and intraperitoneal irrigation because it is:

A

Isotonic

27
Q

The last sensation to leave the patient during general anesthesia

A

Hearing

28
Q

A short-acting drug useful during intubation to produce paralysis and muscle relaxation

A

Anectine (Succinylcholine)

29
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