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Pharmacology Exam 1 Flashcards

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Pharmacology

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the study of drugs

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Drug

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any chemical that effects the physiological process of a living organism

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Prescription Medications

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legend drugs (approved by FDA)
need prescription

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Over the counter (OTC) medications

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Account for 60% of all drugs used
do not need prescription

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Dietary Supplements

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Herbals
Vitamins
Minerals

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Illegal Drugs

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Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin

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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

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High therapeutic index

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pretty safe

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Black Box Warnings

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serious risk of taking drug

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DEA

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Drug Enforcement Agency

*enforce controlled sustances laws and regulation of the U.S.

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Schedule I

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Highest potential for abuse

*No accepted medical use in the US

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Schedule II

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High potential for abuse

*legal in US (accepted medical use)

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Schedule III

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Lower potential for abuse than I & II

(Combination drugs)

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Schedule IV

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Low potential for abuse

(Anti-Anxiety)

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Schedule V

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Lowest potential for abuse

(Cough/pain)

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Drug Diversion

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transfer of any legally prescribed controlled substance from the individual for whom it was prescribed to another person for illicit use.

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Pharmacokinetics

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the branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body.

-absorption
-distribution
-metabolism
-elimination

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Factors that impact absorption

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Common routes of Med Administration & Considerations

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First Pass Effect

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the metabolism of a drug and its passage from the liver into the circulation

(oral drugs)

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Bioavailability

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the extent of drug absorption into systemic circulation

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Lifespan Considerations

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-age
-weight

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Factors that Impact Distribution

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Protein binding

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Blood brain barrier

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Half life

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Factors that Impact Metabolism

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Factors that Impact Excretion

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Routes of Excretion

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Pharmacodynamics

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the branch of pharmacology concerned with the effects of drugs and the mechanism of their action.

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Drug/Receptor Interaction

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Agonist

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Antagonist

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Prescription Medications

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OTC Medications

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Herbals/Supplements

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Onset

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Peak

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Duration

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Duration & Dosing “Steady State”

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Therapeutic Window

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Minimum Effective Conentration

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Toxic Concentration

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Peak/ trough

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Therapeutic Index

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Side effect

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Adverse effect

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Acetaylor

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Additive Effect

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Affinity

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Idiosyncratic

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Loading Dose/ Bolus

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Mechanism of Action

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Potency

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Selectivity

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Subtherapeutic

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Synergistic Effect

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Ototoxicity

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Photosensitivity

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Steven Johnson Syndrome

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MRSA

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Synergistic Drug Interactions

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Antagonistic Interactions

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Bactericidal

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Bacteriostatic

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c. diff.

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Superinfection

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Narrow-spectrum Antimicrobials

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Broad-spectrum Antimicrobials

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Resistance

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Sensitivity analysis

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Prophylactic therapy

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Empiric Therapy

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Culture

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maintain (tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) in conditions suitable for growth.

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Polypharmacy

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concurrent use of multiple medications
(typically 5 or more)

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What are the 7 classes of drugs?

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1) Sulfonamides
2) Penicillin’s
3) Cephalosporins
4) Macrolides
5) Tetracyclines
6) Aminoglycosides
7) Quinolones

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Penicillin’s

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-Penicillin V
-Penicillin G
-Amoxicillin
-Piperacillin/tazobactam

78
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Cephalosporins

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(twin to penicillins)
1st gen:
-Cephalexin
-cefazolin
2nd gen:
-cefprozil
3rd:
-ceftriaxone
4th:
-cefepime
5th:
-Ceftolozane

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(Fluro)Quinolones

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Levofloxacin

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Sulfonamides

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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

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Macrolides

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-Erythromycin
-Azithromycin

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Aminoglycosides

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-Streptomycin
-Genamicin

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Tetracyclines

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Tetracycline

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Antifungals

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-Clotrimazole
-Fluconazole
-Terbinafine
-Nystatin
-Amphotericin B

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Antitubercular

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-Isoniazid
-Rifampin

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Glycopeptides

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-*Vancomycin

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Medication Reconciliation

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continuous assessment and updating of patient medication information

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Bioequivalence

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when 2 medications have the same bioavailability

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