Pharmacology Test 1 Flashcards
Pharmacokinetics definition
what the body does to a drug involves ADME
Pharmacodynamics definition
how a drug affects a body
T/F: pharmacy and pharmacology mean the same thing?
False
Pharmacotherapeutics definition
study of the therapeutic use and effects of drugs in the treatment or prevention of disease
what does ADME stand for?
absorptiondistributionmetabolismexcretion
what are the 3 steps in the FDA drug approval process?
identify new drug needFDA INDClinical trials
what are the 4 phases of clinical trials?
- safety2. efficacy3. larger and longer RCT4. post marketing surveillance
Off-label and Off-patent difference?
off-patent = not paying original develop, anyone can make it;
off-label = not original/FDA approved use for drug
is off-label use illegal?
no (unless unethical)illegal to market off-label use though
3 ways drugs are named
chemical, generic, brand/trade names
define brand/trade name for drugs
drug marketed under a proprietary, trademark-protected name
how are controlled substances classified?
into 5 schedules, schedule 1 has the highest abuse and dependence level and no medical purpose
what are the 2 ways drugs are absorbed?
via enteral (GI tract) or parenteral route
what are 3 drug types that are absorbed via enteral route?
oral,
sublingual,
rectal
what are 5 drug types that are absorbed via parenteral route?
inhalation, injection, topical, transdermal, implant
what are the 3 main pathways a drug gets to a target?
- passive diff thru lipid membrane2. passive diff thru aqueous channel3. carrier-mediated
define bioavailability
% of drug that makes it into systemic circulation
what is the first-pass effect/metabolim/elimination?
Oral medications that are taken will exit the stomach and can be absorbed up to the liver via the portal vein which can result in a large percentage of the drug being broken down and thus resulting in a decreased bioavailability of that drug.
What does volume of distribution tell us?
how extensively a drug is distributed to the rest of the body compared to the plasma
what does a higher Vd mean?
there is more drug in tissue than the blood
what are CYP enzymes?
enzymes that catalyze reactions to break down drugs, mainly in the liver
how are CYPs affected by drug-drug interactions?
some drugs induce or inhibit CYP which affects the bioavailability of other drugs
what is the difference between first-order and zero order elimination?
first-order has a constant half-lifezero order has a constant elimination rate
how many half-lives before a drug is considered “cleared”?
5
how many half-lives does it take to reach “steady state”?
4-5
define steady state as it pertains to dosing
amount of drug excreted in specific time frame = amount of drug administered often equal to time to reach therapeutic effect
define volume of distribution (Vd)
the ratio of the amount of drug in the total body to the concentration of drug in the plasma
define drug
articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals
what is toxicology?
the study of the harmful effects of chemicals, side effects or adverse effects
Schedule I substance
regarded as having the highest potential for abuse and addiction (THC, LSD, heroin, ecstasy)
Schedule II substance
approved for specific uses but still have a high potential for addiction (opioids/narcotics)
Schedule III substance
lower abuse potential but still might lead to dependence
Schedule IV substance
still lower potential for abuse
Schedule V substance
lowest relative abuse potential
define dose
the amount of drug given at any one time
define dosage
the frequency with which a drug dose is to be given
What are the 4 drug receptor types?
- ligand-gated ion channels2. G-protein-coupled receptors3. Kinase-linked receptors4. Nuclear receptors (DNA coupled)
what is pharmacodynamics?
the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body and underlying pathologies
receptor info for ligand-gated ion channels?
nicotinic ACh receptorsvery quick (milliseconds)
receptor info for G-protein-coupled receptors?
Muscarinic ACh receptorsquick (seconds)
receptor info for Kinase-linked receptors?
Cytokine receptorslonger (hours)
receptor info for nuclear receptors?
estrogen receptors longer (hours)
what are 2 other drug targets?
enzymenon-human cells
define specificity
drug binds to only one type of receptor
define selectivity
can bind to a multiple subtypes of a receptor but it prefers one
what are the potential consequences of decreased specificity or selectivity?
less spec-selc = more AEless targeted approach
what is an agonist?
drugs that occupy receptors and activate them
what is an antagonist?
drugs that occupy receptors but don’t activate themblock activation by agonist
what is competitive antagonist?
agonist vs antagonisthigher concentration wins
what is noncompetitive antagonist?
antagonist binds to secondary receptor, cannot leave, shuts down/blocks agonist effects
what is a partial agonist?
similar to agonist but not a perfect fitlower dose leads to some agonist effecthigher dose blocks agonist, leads to diminished effect
what is a partial agonist?
similar to agonist but not a perfect fitlower dose leads to some agonist effecthigher dose blocks agonist, leads to diminished effect
what is Emax?
maximal responsereceptors are saturatedmay cause toxicity
what is ED50?
effective dose to get 50% of expected response
how does ED50 relate to potency?
lower ED50 = more potentless drug required for effect
Other forms of antagonism?
chemical, physiologic, pharmacokinetic receptor changes
What is a quantal-dose response curve?
used to compare safety of a drugtracks % or # of population who has a particular reponse at a given dose
what can a quantal-dose response curve help us find?
the smallest effective dose among a population of people.
what is TD50?
dose that is toxic for 50% of people
What is the Therapeutic Index?
a ratio of TD50 to ED50
which is safer: Narrow or Wide therapeutic index?
wide therapeutic index
define adverse drug reaction (ADR)
response to a medicine which is noxious and unintended
side effect
any unintended effect of a pharmaceutical product occurring at doses normally used by a patient which is related to the pharmacological properties of the drug
medication error
any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care pro, pt, or consumer
define side effect
any unintended effect of a pharmaceutical product occurring at doses normally used by a patient which is related to the pharmacological properties of the drug
define medication error
any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care pro, pt, or consumer
define adverse event/experience
any untoward medical occurrence that may present during treatment with a medicine but which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment
serious adverse event is any event that is:
1) . fatal/life threatening
2) .permanently/sig disabling
3) . requires/prolongs hospitalization
4) . causes congenital anomaly
5) . requires intervention
what are boxed warnings?
FDA designation added to labels, calls attention to serious/life threatening risk
What is the Naranjo Scale/
a questionnaire that helps to determine if a pt is suffering from AE
What could cause ADRs?
1) . patient specific factors
2) . drug-drug interactions
3) . HCP error
4) . Nonadherence
how to prevent ADRs
simplify med regimensassess adherenceevaluate changes in pt healthavoid polypharmacyuse ISMP recomendations
define synergistic interaction
produces a response > sum of responses to both drugs
define antagonists interaction
produce effect < response produced by each drug alone
What is pain?
an experience based on complex interactions of physical and psychological processes
what are the 3 types of pain?
nociceptiveneuropathicpsychogenic
What neural structures are involved with ascending pain pathways?
periphery sensory neurons, dorsal horn of spinal cord, brain stem, thalamus, somatosensory cortex
where would you find 1st order neurons in ascending pathways?
going from the injury site to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord
where would you find 2nd order neurons in ascending pathways?
going from the dorsal horn of the spinal cord, crossing over then ascending up to the thalamus
where would you find 3rd order neurons in ascending pathways?
going from the thalamus to the somatosensory cortex of the brain
Where does interpretation of pain occur?
somatosensory cortex (cerebral cortex)
What does the descending pathway do?
modulate/suppression pain signals
where does the descending pathway originate?
periaqueductal gray matter of the mid-brain
Name some neurotransmitters in the nociceptive pathways
GABA, glutamate, serotonin, norepinephrine, adenosin
what is the MOA for opioids?
bind to opioid receptor in CNS to inhibit ascending pain pathways
What are the 3 main opioid receptors?
mudeltakappa
AE of opioids on CNS
sedation, nausea, respiratory depression, cough suppression, miosis (pinpoint pupil), truncal rigidity
AE peripheral effects of opioids
constipationurinary retentionbronchospasmreduced GI motilityPruritus (itching)
what to notice for respiratory depression
labored breathing and decreased respiration rate
T/F: respiratory depression from opioid can occur even at usual doses
TRUE
most opioid drugs bind to which receptor?
mu
effects associated with Mu opioid receptors
analgesia, euphoria, respiratory depression, bradycardia, emesis, slowed GI motility, pruritis, high abuse/dependence potential
what is nociceptive pain?
produced by injurystabbing, aching, well-localized (exceptions)
when is nociceptive pain not localized?
when it originates from visera
what is neuropathic pain?
typically indicates nerve involvementburning, tingling sensation
what is psychogenic pain?
origin or relationship to pscyh d/o
T/F: the 3 types of pain are mutually exclusive and cannot have overlap?
FALSE
what are the 2 primary nociceptive afferent neurons?
unmyelinated C fibers finely myelinated A delta fibers
in the dorsal horn, what neurotransmitters inhibit pain signal propagation?
NMDA blockersubstance P antagonistsinhibition of NO synthesis
what is the substantia gelatinosa?
a collection of gray cells (in dorsal horn) act like gate keeper to regulate pain signals from nociceptive fibers
what type of pain is usually created by unmyelinated C fibers?
diffuse pain sensation
what type of pain is usually created by finely myelinated A delta fibers?
localized, defined pain sensation
Ibuprofen trade name
Motrin Advil
Naproxen trade name
AleveNaprosyn
Indomethacin trade name
Indocin
Celecoxib trade name
Celebrex
Meloxicam trade name
Mobic
Diclofenac trade name
Voltaren
Trolamine salicylate trade name
Aspercreme
NSAID medications
IbuprofenNaproxenIndomethacinAspirinCelecoxibMeloxicamDiclofenacTrolamine salicylate
NSAID indications
analgesiaantipyreticanti-inflammatory
Aspirin indications
analgesiaantipyreticanti-inflammatoryantithrombotic
NSAID MOA
reversibly inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes to decrease prostaglandin formation
how is Aspirin’s MOA different from other NSAIDS?
it irreversibly binds to COX enzymes, other NSAIDs reversibly bind
general NSAID’s AE
GIN/VdyspepsiaulcersGI bleedingincreased BPnephrotoxicityCV risk
Rare Aspirin AE
skin rashphotosensitivitybronchospamsRaye Syndrome in Children
NSAIDs common routes
POtopical IMIV
Aspirin common routes
POrectal
Opioid drugs
CodeineHydrocodoneHydrocodone w/acetaminophenMorphineOxycodoneOxycodone w/acetminophenFentanylHydromorphoneMeperidineTramadol
Hydrocodone w/acetaminophen trade name
Vicodin
Morphine trade name
MS Contin
Oxycoden trade name
Oxycotin
Oxycodone w/acetaminophen trade name
Percocet
Fentanyl trade name
Duragesic
Hydromorphone trade name
Dilaudid
Meperidine trade name
Dermerol
what opioid can be perscribed as an antitussive?
codeine
Opioid Indication
analgesia
Opioid common routes
POrectalIVtopicalsubcutaneousintrathecalintranasaltransmucosaepidural
Opioid MOA
bind to opioid receptors in the CNS to inhibit ascending pain pathways
Opioid AE CNS effects
sedationnausearespiratory depressioncough suppressionmiosistruncal rigidity
Opioid Peripheral AE
constipationurinary retentionbronchospasmsreduced GI motilitypruitis
Acetaminophen trade name
Tylenol
Acetaminophen Indications
analgesiaantipyreticcombo with NSAID to reduce NSAID dose
Acetaminophen Common routes
POIVrectal
Acetaminophen MOA
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
Acetaminophen AE
hepatotoxicity (esp w/alcohol)
Corticosteroids Drug List
Cortisone, Prednisone, Methylprednisolone, Prednisolone, Triamcinolone, Betamethasone
Corticosteroids Indication
RA, anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroids Common routes
PO, IV, intra-articular, topical
Corticosteroids MOA
decrease inflammation and suppress immune system
Short term corticosteroid AE
inc blood glucose, mood changes, fluid retention
Long term Corticosteroids AE
osteoporosis/ increased fracture risk, thin skin, muscle wasting, poor wound healing, adrenal suppression, Cushing’s disease, increased risk of infection from immunosuppression
brand name Gabapentin
Neurontin
Gabapentin indication
neuropathic pain
Gabapentin drug class
GABA analog, anticonvulsant
Gabapentin common route
PO
Gabapentin MOA
bind to alpha 2-delta subunit of a calcium channel to block its effects
Gabapentin AE
dizziness, drowsiness
Azathioprine drug class
immunosuppresant
Azathioprine indication
SLE
Azathioprine common routes
PO, injectible
Azathioprine MOA
decreases the immune response so the body doesn’t attack itself
Azathioprine AE
N/V
Hyaluronate trade name
Synvisc,Gel-One,Orthovisc
Hyaluronate indication
OA
Hyaluronate common route
injection
Hyaluronate MOA
viscoelastic solution to provide joint lubrication
Hyaluronate AE
injection site pain,swelling, rash
Lidocaine drug class
anesthetics
propofol drug class
anesthetics
anesthetic drugs
lidocaine, propofol
anasthetic drugs indications
patient controlled analgesia
general anasthetic common routes
IV, inhalation
regional anasthetic common routes
intrathecal, epidural, inflitration anesthesia, peripheral nerve block, IV, regional block
local anasthetic common routes
injection, topical
which antibiotic classes inhibit cell walls?
Penecillins, Cephalosporins Glycopeptides
which antibiotic classes inhibit protein synthesis?
Aminoglycides Tetracyclines Macrolides
which antibiotic classes inhibit DNA/RNA?
Fluoroquinolones, Nitroimidazole Antifolates
what pre/suffixes are associated with antibiotics that inhibit cell wall?
-cillin, ceph-, -vancin
what pre/suffixes are associated with antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis?
-mycin -micin -cyclin
what pre/suffixes are associated with antibiotics that inhibit DNA/RNA?
-floxacin -idazole Sulfa-
Penecillins, Cephalosporins Glycopeptides
which antibiotic classes inhibit cell walls?
Aminoglycides Tetracyclines Macrolides
which antibiotic classes inhibit protein synthesis?
Fluoroguinolones, Nitroimidazole Antifolates
which antibiotic classes inhibit DNA/RNA?
-allinceph- -vancin
what pre/suffixes are associated with antibiotics that inhibit cell wall?
-mycin -micin -cyclin
what pre/suffixes are associated with antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis?
-floxacin -idazole Sulfa-
what pre/suffixes are associated with antibiotics that inhibit DNA/RNA?
which antibiotic drug classes are gram +/-
Penecillins,
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Antifolates
C-diff infection is treated using what antibiotic?
metronidazole
vancomycin
what antibiotic is used to treat respiratory infection?
macrolides
what antibiotic is used to treat community based pnemonia?
fluoroquinolones
what antibiotics are used to treat MRSA and Staph infections?
Linozolid
AE of antifolates
steven-johnson syndrome
allergies
AE of fluoroquinolones
Tendon rupure
hypoglycemia
AE of Penecillins
Allergies, GI distress
AE of cephalosporins
GI hypersentivity
AE of aminoglycides
ototoxicity
nephrotoxicity
photosensitivity
Macrolides AE
N/V/D
drug/drug interactions
AE Glycopeptides
hypotension (fall risk)
nephrotoxicity
redman syndrome
which antiobiotics can be administered as eye drops (opthalmic)?
Aminoglycocides
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolides
Nitroimidazole AE
GI
metallic taste
nausea
headache