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Pharmacology Final Exam Review Flashcards

1
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what is pharmacology?

A

the study of drugs and their uses

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2
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what is pharmacodynamics?

A

the body’s response to drugs

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3
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what is absorption?

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the passage of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream

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4
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what is distribution?

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the transportation of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream to the body tissues and intended site of action.

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5
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what is a scored tablet?

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a scored tablet is when the surface is bisected by a groove to allow for breakage into halves.

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6
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what is giving medication by needle and syringe called?

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parenteral medication

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7
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What are some parenteral routes of administration?

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intradermal (ID), subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV)

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8
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what are the four forms of classifications of medication?

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liquids, semiliquids, semisolids, and solids.

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9
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What produces a therapeutic effect?

A

an active ingredient

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10
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who was MyPlate developed by? and for what?

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united states department of Agriculture and to assist in food buying and preparation.

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11
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how many calories is MyPlate?

A

2000 calories

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12
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Do adolescence need supplementation of vitamins and minerals?

A

no, its not necessary

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13
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what shape are cocci bacteria?

A

round shaped

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14
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what are some aseptic techniques?

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hand washing, alcohol hand rub, sterilizing equipment, changing bed linens, using precautions when coming in contact with bodily fluid, and placing patients with certain diseases into isolation.

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15
Q

how to apply ear drops to a child?

A

pull the auricle down and back

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16
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how to apply ear drops to an adult?

A

pull the auricle upward and outward

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17
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what is the appropriate way to apply lotion?

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to pat with a piece of cotton

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18
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why should you be careful when removing the dressing from a wound?

A

to avoid pulling away the scab

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19
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how can a dressing that is sticking to a lesion be softened?

A

by moistening it with normal saline

20
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what is the medical term for chest pain?

A

angina pectoris

21
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what medications are indicated in the treatment of myocardial infarction?

A

aspirin and plavix

22
Q

what is Nicoderm CQ? how is it applied?

A

a nicotine patch used to promote smoking cessation and it is applied topically

23
Q

what are some antihistamines used to treat respiratory problems?

A

fexofenadine (allegra), loratadine (claritin), and cetizine hydrochoride (zyrtec)

24
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what do mechanisms of action antidiarrheals include?

A

absorbing bacteria and toxins that cause diarrhea, inhibiting intestinal motility, and coating the wall of the GI tract

25
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do antidiarrheals depress the action of the villi in the small intestine?

A

no

26
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what medications do antidiarrheals include?

A

pepto bismol, kaopectate, and Imodium- AD

27
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what are the most frequently used solutions for oral rehydration?

A

nutrient based solutions, such as Pedialyte

28
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what is furosemide (Lasix)?

A

is a diuretic

29
Q

how can birth control be administered?

A

orally, transdermally, intramuscularly, vaginally, and by implantation

30
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what is Plan B One-Step?

A

a type of contraceptive kit available for emergency contraception.

31
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what are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?

A

increased appetite, nervousness, heart palpitations, cold sweating, shakiness, and blurred vision.

32
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what is the treatment of choice fo hypoglycemia?

A

administering sugar

33
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what is a serious adverse reaction?

A

bone marrow depression

34
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what are examples of anti-inflammatory drugs?

A

ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib

35
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what kind of properties do aspirin and acetaminophen have?

A

antipyretic and analgesic property

36
Q

how are attention deficit disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy treated?

A

CNS stimulants

37
Q

what potentiates the effects of antipsychotics and could lead to a fatal outcome?

A

alcohol

38
Q

what is the drug of choice for manic depressive disorder?

A

lithium carbonate

39
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what is a synthetic antiestrogen drug used in metastatic breast cancer in women

A

tamoxifen

40
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what is the preferred medication administration route for pediatric patients?

A

Oral

41
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why do drugs not reach the intestines as quickly in older adults?

A

because peristalsis becomes weaker

42
Q

how many mg in 1 gram?

A

1000mg

43
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how many lbs in 1kg

A

2.2lbs

44
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how many mL in 1 tsp?

A

5mL

45
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how many tbsp in 3tsp?

A

1

46
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what happens when older adults have cumulative effects?

A

changes in the liver function

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