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Pharmacology & Anesthesia Flashcards

1
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Amnesia

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loss of memory

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Analgesia

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absence of pain

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Antipruitic

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relieves itching

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Antispasmodic

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reduces or prevents spasms

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5
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Cathartic

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drug used to produce evacuation of the bowels

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6
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emetic

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drug that induces vomiting

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7
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Fasciculation

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muscular twitching or contraction following administration of succinylcholine chloride,

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8
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parenteral

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given by route other than ingestion

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Pharmacodynamics

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interaction of drug molecule with target cells

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pharmacokinetics

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absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

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11
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tincture

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drug dissolved in water and alcohol

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12
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syrup

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drug dissolved in water and sugar

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elixir

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drug dissolved in sugar and alcohol

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14
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suspension

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solid particles floating in a liquid. Must be shaken prior to use

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15
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emulsion

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combination of two liquids that do no mix

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16
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cumulation

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build up of drug due to poor metabolism, decreased secretion, or stored in adipose tissue

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17
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aa means

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of each

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18
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ac means

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before meals

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19
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AD means

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right ear

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20
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ad lib means

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as desired

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AM means

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AS means

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AU means

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bid means

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twice a day

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OD means

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OS means

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OU means

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c means

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after meals

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PRN means

30
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Tubex

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a metal or plastic device that holds a carpule of medication

31
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What gauge needle is used for local infiltration of a drug

32
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Name the six rights of medication handling.

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Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right label and documentation

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Adrenergic drugs

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work with sympathetic nervous system to increase blood pressure and dilate bronchioles; useful in shock and anaphylactic reations

34
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Example of Adrenergic drugs

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epinephrine, phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine)- nasal surgery to decrease bleeding and dilate pupil

35
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Antiarrhythmics. Function and examples

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correct a cardiac dysrhythmias. Lidocaine (xylocaine) and procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl)

36
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Aminoglycosides Function and examples

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broad-spectrum antibiotics given IV or mixed with saline to irrigate wounds. kanamycin (Kantrex) gentamicin (Garamycin)

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Cephalosporins

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broad spectrum antibiotics, cefazolin (Ancef) and cefotetan (Cefotan)

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Pemicillin

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antibiotic ampicillin (Omnipen)

39
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Tetracyclines

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broad spectrum antibiotic doxycycline (Vibramycin)

40
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The reversal agent of heparin is

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protamine sulfate

41
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The reversal agent of Warfarin is

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Vitamin K (Mephyton, Aqua Mephyton)

42
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Antihistamines

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

43
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Antihypertensive

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rapid reduction of blood pressure nitroprusside sodium (Nipride, Nitropress)

44
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Antineoplastic chemotherapy agents

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inhibit malignant cells

45
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Broncholidlatiors

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aminophylline, ephedrine sulfate

46
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Cardiac glycosides

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increase cardiac output to give stronger fuller heart beat. Treat congestive heart failure. digitoxin (purodigin)

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Cholinergic drugs

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works with parasympathetic nervous system and vagus nerve to speed up smooth muscle activity and to counteract nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker prostigmine (Neostigmine)

48
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Absorbable Gelatin sponge

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gelfoam may be moistened

49
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oxidized cellulose

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oxycel, surgical applied dry and is absorbable. cut to shape

50
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microfibrillar collagen

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Avitene must be applied dry

51
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absorbable collagen sponge

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cut to shape should not be used with methyl Methacrylate.

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