Pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

Lomotil is what type of medication?

A

Antidiarrheal

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2
Q

Which of the following medications is often used for depression?

A

Prozac

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3
Q

Relafen is a

A

(NSAID) non steroidal anti imflammtory

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4
Q

All of the following substances have stimulant properties except?

A

Pepcid

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5
Q

Ibuprofen is available in which of the below dosage?

A

200mg
400mg
600mg
800mg

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6
Q

What. is the brand name for NSAID diclofenac?

A

Voltaren

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7
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What is the recommended dosage for the NSAID Naprosyn?

A

250-500mg twice a day

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8
Q

Frequently abused drugs include stimulants such as amphetamines (speed) cocaine(coke or crack) and depressants (alcohol or downers). An An athlete who has overdosed on a stimulant would manifest all of the following signs except

A

Decreased reaction time

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9
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Beta Blockers inhibit the action of catecholamines and decreased cardiac output. In which of the following sports would the effects of beta-blockers potentially enhance performance?

A

Archery

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10
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In moderation, caffeine stimulants the ___and___centers of the brain causing increased alertness?

A

Cerebral cortex

Medulla

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11
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Which of the following is not an adverse effect associated with the abuse of human growth hormone?

A

Mandibular growth

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12
Q

When 2 drugs are combined and there is a response that is 2times the response as when each drug is used alone, the is known as what type of effect?

A

Synergistic

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13
Q

Drugs may be classified as?

A

Chemical classification
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic effect
Legal classification

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14
Q

Which of the following may be linked to Reyes syndrome in children and teenagers when treating a viral infection?

A

Asprin

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15
Q

What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin?

A

Inhibits cell wall synthesis

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16
Q

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include?(4)

A

Fatigue
Headache
Irritability
Yawning

17
Q

Which of the following drugs are anticonvulsants?

A

Klopopin

Tegratal

18
Q

The abbreviation for GERD?

A

Gastrosophageal reflux disease

19
Q

IBS stands for?

A

Irritable bowel syndrome

20
Q

Diuretics increase the excretion of

A

Sodium(Na+)

Potassium (K+)

21
Q

All medication routes of administration?(4)

A

Oral

Rectal

22
Q

What drug is appropriate treatment for panic disorder?

A

Xanax

23
Q

Which of the following drugs is used to treat Type 2 diabetes?

A

Glucophage

24
Q

Which of the following drugs is used to treat the herpes simplex virus?

A

Acyclovir(Zovirax)

25
Q

To avoid gastric upset, NSAIDS should be taken with which of the following?

A

Food or milk

26
Q

What drug is used hyperlipidemia?

A

Crestor

27
Q

Insulin effects(4)?

A

Hypoglycemia
Weight Gain
Immuned based response
Lipohyypetrophy