Pharmacology Flashcards
Lomotil is what type of medication?
Antidiarrheal
Which of the following medications is often used for depression?
Prozac
Relafen is a
(NSAID) non steroidal anti imflammtory
All of the following substances have stimulant properties except?
Pepcid
Ibuprofen is available in which of the below dosage?
200mg
400mg
600mg
800mg
What. is the brand name for NSAID diclofenac?
Voltaren
What is the recommended dosage for the NSAID Naprosyn?
250-500mg twice a day
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
Decreased reaction time
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?
Archery
In moderation, caffeine stimulants the ___and___centers of the brain causing increased alertness?
Cerebral cortex
Medulla
Which of the following is not an adverse effect associated with the abuse of human growth hormone?
Mandibular growth
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?
Synergistic
Drugs may be classified as?
Chemical classification
Mechanism of action
Therapeutic effect
Legal classification
Which of the following may be linked to Reyes syndrome in children and teenagers when treating a viral infection?
Asprin
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin?
Inhibits cell wall synthesis