Pharmacy Flashcards
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What are prescription drugs?
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- Require to be written by an ACREDITED PRESCRIBER PROVIDER
- Legal document that contains info required to dispense
- CHCS, hand written scripts only, NO FAX’d prescriptions
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** What is the DOD form to prescribe meds? **
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DD 1289
- Used for all controlled drugs, unless directed by CO or Higher Authority
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What is the POLY-prescription form?
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NAVMED 6710/6
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** What are all of the ways providers can submit prescriptions? **
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CHCS
DD 1289
NAVMED 6710/6
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** What information must be written in ink, indelible pencil, or typewritten on prescriptions? **
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- Pt’s full name
- Date script was written
- Patient’s DOB
- Full drug name, form of drug, dosage size/strength in METRIC, quantity dispensed, and written generically
- Directions for PT
- Legible signature of provider
- refill authorization
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How can IDC’s give meds without the DD 1289/NAVMED6710/6?
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Proper SOAP Note documentation including drug administered
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What are the General Principles of Pharm?
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(1) The factors that affect the actions of drugs.
(2) Factors that affect drug reactions.
(3) Various types of drug interactions.
(4) Factors influencing drug response interactions.
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What is Pharmacokinetic?
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- Activities of drugs after it enters the body
- study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
- fundamental concept: drug clearance, elimination of drugs from the body
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What are the different types of drug absorption in the body?
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- Active Absorption
- Passive Absorption
- Pinocytosis
- Bioavailability
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What is active absorption?
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Carrier Molecule such as a protein or enzyme activity moves the drug across the membrane
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What is passive absorption?
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Diffuse across membrane from area of higher concentration to area of lower concentration
- Water Soluble Drugs
8
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What is Pinocytosis?
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- Cells engulf the drug particle across cell membrane
- Pacman
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What are the factors that alter BIOAVAILABILITY?
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- drug form (tabletm capsule, sustained release, liquid, trans-dermal, patch, inhalation, etc.)
- route
- changes in liver metabolism caused by dysfunction
- GI Mucosa and motility
- food and drugs
- solubility: I.E. fat soluble are absorbed faster than water soluble
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** What is bioavailability? **
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- subcategory of absorption
- percentage of drug dose that reaches systemic circulation
- oral meds are only usable when metabolized/absorbed by liver
- Oral meds have 20-40% bioavailability
- IV meds have 100% bioavailability
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How does distribution of drugs in the body work?
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Movement of a drug throughout the body typically by proteins known as ALBUMIN
9
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Where does metabolism of drugs happen?
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Liver kidneys lungs plasma intestinal mucosa
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WHat is excretion?
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Elimination of drugs from the body
- kidneys excrete inactive compounds through urine
11
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What is half-life?
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- Time required for the body to eliminate 50% of the drug
- organ disfunction/ age, disease can increase risks of toxicity
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WHat is Pharmacodynamics?
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Drugs actions and effects within the body
- primary = desired effect
- secondary (side effects) = desired/undesired
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Psychological dependence?
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Compulsion to use substance to obtain a pleasurable experience
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Pharmacogenetic disorder?
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genetically determined abnormal response to normal dose of a drug
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receptor?
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specialized macromolecule that binds to the drug molecule, altering function of the cell and producing the therapeutic response
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What are the alterations in Cellular Environment?
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A drug that alters cellylar function can INCREASE OR DECREASE the PSYCHOLOGIC Functions of the cell
- Example: Increased HR - Decreased BP
Therapeutic Response - Alteration of cell to achieve desires response
Agonist: Drug that binds with receptor to produce therapeutic response
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** What is an Antagonist? **
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Drug binds to receptor stronger than agonist thus producing pharmacologic effect
- Narcan is antagonist to morphine
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What is an adverse reaction?
Undesirable drug effects
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What is allergic reaction?
- drug reaction when individuals immune system views drug as foreign substance
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Drug idiosyncrasy?
AN unusual/abnormal reaction to a drug that a patient can have
- do not occur in the vast majority of patients taking the same drug
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Drug Tolerance?
- Decreased response to a drug
| - requires increase in dosage to achieve desires effect
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Cumulative Drug Effect?
drug effect that occurs when the body has not fully metabolized a dose of a drug before the next dose is given
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*** Toxic? ***
Harmful drug effect if it is delivered in high dose or when blood concentration levels exceed therapeutic level
- may be reversible
- you have to know signs and symptoms of toxicity for drugs you are giving
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Pharmacogenetics Reactions?
inherited traits that cause abnormal metabolism of the drug
| - G6PD patient taking aspirin or sulfonamides will have hemolysis of their RBC's
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Pharmaceutic phase?
dissolution of a drug
| - applied to breakdown of tablets
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Drug Interactions ?
When one drug interacts with/interferes with action of another drug
- antacid with oral tetracycline decrease effectiveness of tetracycline
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*** Additive drug reaction? ***
A reaction that occurs when the combined effect of two drugs is equal to the sum of each drug given alone
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*** Synergism? ***
A drug interaction that occurs when drugs produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their separate actions
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Antagonist drug reaction:
WHen one drug interferes with action of another, causing neutralization or a decrease in the effect of one drug
- Protamine sulfate completely neutralizes the effects of heparin
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Drug-Food Interactions?
Drug given orally, food may impair or enhance its absorption
| - Proton pump inhibitor should be taken 1 hour before meals
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*** What are the factors influencing drug response? ***
- Age
- Weight
- Gender
- Disease
- Route of Administration
- Drug Use and Pregnancy
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What are the basic Units for Dosage calculations?
- Weight = micrograms (mcg), Milligrams (mg), Grams (g), Kilograms (kg)
- Volume = Milliliter (mL), Liter (L), 1 mL = 1 cubic cm
Length = Meter (m)
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Frequency used unit conversion for dosage?
- 1 kg = 1000 grams
- 1 g = 1000 mg
- 1 mg = 1000mcg
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What is the most frequent route of drug administration that rarely causes physical discomfort when taken properly?
oral
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*** What are the methods of oral medication administration?
- NG tube
- Buccal route: between cheek allowed to dissolve
- sublingual: Drug is placed or sprayed under the tongue
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*** What are the methods of parenteral drug admin?
- Subcutaneous - SC, in between the tissue and muscle
- Intramuscular - IM, direct into the muscle
- Intravenous - IV, direct to blood via needle/catheter inserted into vein, action occurs immediately
- Intradermal - ID, sensitivity tests i.e TB
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*** What are the applications of drugs through skin/mucus membranes?
- Topical
- Transdermal = small patch, Nicorette
- Inhalation = Albuterol
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Pharmacological profile of Psychotherapeutics?
- Class: Sedatives and Hypnotics
- Sedative hypnotics = class that cause dose-dependent depression of CNS function: sedation, sleep, unconsciousness
- barbiturates, benzodiazepine, melatonin agonists
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Barbiturates ACTION?
Action:
(a) Long-acting barbiturates sedative, and hypnotic, have anticonvulsant properties.
Barbiturates depress the sensory cortex, decrease motor activity, alter cerebellar
function, and produce drowsiness, sedation, and hypnosis. In high doses,
barbiturates exhibit anticonvulsant activity; barbiturates produce dose-dependent
respiratory depression.
Use:
(a) Sedation: Used as a sedative
(b) Seizures: Management of generalized tonic-clonic, status epilepticus and partial
Seizures.
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Barbiturates ADVERSE EFFECTS?
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Adverse Effects:
(a) CNS: Somnolence
(b) Respiratory: Hypoventilation
(c) GI: Nausea
(d) CV: Bradycardia
(e) Other: Agitation, confusion, nightmares, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and
hypotension
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Barbiturates CONTRAINDICATION/WARNING/CAUTION?
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Contraindication/Warning/Caution:
- Hypersensitivity to phenobarbital
- barbiturates or any component of the
formulation; marked hepatic impairment
- dyspnea or airway obstruction;
porphyria (manifest and latent)
- intra-arterial administration
- subcutaneous
administration (not recommended)
- use in patients with a history of
sedative/hypnotic addiction; nephritic patients (large doses).
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Barbiturates USES?
Use:
(a) Sedation: Used as a sedative
(b) Seizures: Management of generalized tonic-clonic, status epilepticus and partial
Seizures.
Example:
(a) Phenobarbital
(b) Thiopental (no longer manufactured in the United States or Canada).
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Barbiturates CLASS?
SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS
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`What are the PSYCHOTHERAPUTIC DRUGS?
- Barbiturates
- Anti-Anxiety
- Anti-depressants
- Anti-psychotic
- CNS-stimulants
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WHat are the antiemetic drugs?
- Antiemetic
| - Anti-nausea
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What are the Anesthetic drugs?
- Local
| - Induction
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What are the Non-Narcotic Analgesics/Anti-inflammatory/Antipyretics?
- Salicylates
- Non-salicylates
- NSAIDS
- Urinary Anesthetic Analgesics
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What are the bronchodilator drugs?
- Beta-2 agonist
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Leukotriene Antagonist and Mast Cell Stabilizer
- Inhaled Corticosteroids
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What are the Antihypertensive drugs?
- Ace inhibitors
- beta blockers
- calcium channel blocker
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What are the Antihyperlipidemic drugs?
- Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitor
- loop diuretics
- osmotic Diuretics
- Potassium sparing diuretics
- Thiazide
- Hyperlipidemia
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What are the Gastrointestinal System drugs?
- Antacids
- Histamine H-2 antagonist
- protein pump inhibitor
- Anti-diarrheal
- anti-flatulence
- hemorrhoid agents
- laxatives
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WHat are the Anti-diabetic Drugs?
- Insulin
| - Oral Antidiabetics
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What are the Profile of Hormone drugs?
- Thyroid
- Male Hormones (testosterone)
- Contraceptives
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What are the Antibacterial Drugs?
- Sulfonamides
- Penicillin
- Cephalosporines
- Tetracyclines
- Macrolides
- Fluoroquinolones
- Aminoglycosides
- Carbapenem
- Amebicide/antiprotozoal/nitroimidazole
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What are the Skin Disorder Drugs?
- Scabicide
- Topical anti-infective
- antiseptic and germicide
- topical corticosteroid
- keratolytic
- local anesthetic
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What are the smoking cessation drugs?
- Anti-depressants
- nicotine replacement therapy
- partial Nicotine Agonist
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What are the antianxiety drugs?
- Benzodiazepines
| - non-benzodiazepines
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What are the actions of Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines?
Generalized CNS depression, tolerance with long-term use, possible psychological/physical dependence
Benzo = bind to specific benzodiazepine receptors in the GABA receptor complex, which enhances binding of this inhibitory neurotransmitter
Non-Benzo = act on brain's dopamine and serotonin receptors
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What are the uses for Benzo/Non-Benzodiazepines?
- Antianxiety, GAD (General Anxiety Disorder)
Short term use = benzodiazepines
long-term use = buspirone, doxepin (tricyclics), Fluoxetine (SSRI), paroxetine (SSRI), Sertraline (SSRI), venlafaxine (SNRI)
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What are the adverse effects of Antianxiety drugs?
withdrawal syndrome after as little as 4-6 weeks
* **never discontinue abruptly***
- SX of withdrawal = fatigue, metallic taste, HA, numbness in extremities, sweating, dry mouth
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What are the contraindications/warning/cautions of benzodiazepines/non-benzo?
DO NOT USE ON COMATOSE PATIENTS W/CNS DEPRESSION
- acute narrow glaucoma
- pregnancy class D
- CAUTION with kidney/liver disfunction
- NO ALCOHOL, tricyclic antidepressants, other antipsychotics
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What are the examples of barbiturates?
- Phenobarbital
| - Thiopental (NO LONGER MANUFACTURED IN US/CANADA)
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What are examples of Benzodiazepines?
- Alprazolam
- Diazepam
- lorazepam
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What are examples of non-benzodiazepines?
- buspirone hydrochloride
- hydroxyzine
- sertraline (SSRI)
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What does SSRI mean?
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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What are antidepressants class?
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA's)
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)
- Selective serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI's)
- Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor/antagonist
- Dopamine/Norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor
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WHat are the actions of antidepressants?
- TCA's
- increase levels of norepinephrine/serotonin by inhibiting reuptake, and block the action of acetylcholine
- MAOI - inhibits activity of Monoamine oxidase resulting in increased endogenous neuro-hormones
- SSRI - increase serotonin by inhibiting neuronal uptake to CNS
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What are the uses of antidepressants?
- depressive symptoms
- anxiety (class dependent)
- obsessive compulsion disorder
- smoking cessation (bupriopion-wellbutrin)
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WHat are the adverse effects of antidepressants?
- TCA's: Dry mouth, blurred vision, postural hypotension, urinary retention, constipation, and orthostatic hypotension
- MAOI's: Food interactions, vertigo, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, headache, and over-activity
- SSRI's: Nausea, vomiting (transient), sexual dysfunction, insomnia, and weight gain
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Contraindications/warning/caution of antidepressants?
- TCA's: Hypersensitivity to TCA's/formulation, co-administration within 14 days or MAOI's, acute recovery phase after Myocardial infarction
- MAOI: CVA disease, hypertension, CHF, and elderly
- Wellbutrin: Contraindicated in patients w/seizure disorder or predisposition to seizures
- SSRI: fluoxetine less effective for smokers
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What is the DOD Prescription, controlled drug prescription form?
DD 1289
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What is the Poly-Prescription form?
NAVMED 6710/6
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What must prescriptions include?
- Name/SSN/DOD ID
- Date prescription was written
- Patients age or date of birth
- Full GENERIC name of drug, form of drug, dosage size and strength written in
- Directions for the patient
- legible signature of the provider
- refill authorization
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What is bioavailability?
The percentage of the administered drug dose that reaches the systemic circulation
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List the factors that altar bioavailability?
- drug form
- route
- liver metabolism (disease/dysfunction)
- GI mucosa and motility
- food and drugs
- solubility
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DEFINE antagonist?
Drug binds to receptor stronger than the antagonist thus producing no pharmacologic effect
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DEFINE additive drug reaction?
Reaction that occurs when the combined effect of two drugs is equal to the sum of each drug given alone
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DEFINE synergism?
A drug reaction that occurs when drugs produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their separate actions.
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DEFINE antagonist drug reaction?
When one drug interferes with the action of another causing neutralization or a decrease in the effect of one drug
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LIST the factors influencing drug response?
- Age
- Weight
- Gender
- Disease
- Route of administration
- Drug use in pregnancy
* **Teratogen - substance that may produce harm in human embryo or fetus
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List the different types of drug administrations?
- Subcutaneous
- Intramuscular
- IV
- Intradermal
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Define transdermal?
- Maintains a relatively constant blood concentration and reduces the possibility of toxicity
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Define Inhalation?
- Local effect on the lungs
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What is required and important about patient education for barbiturates?
Abuse potential
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What are the different classes of antidepressants?
- Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
- Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
- Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)
- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist
- Dopamine/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
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What do Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) do?
- Increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin by inhibiting their reuptake, and block the action of acetylcholine
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What do Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) do?
- Inhibits the activity of Monoamine oxidase resulting in increased endogenous neuro hormones
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What is the function of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?
- increase serotonin by inhibiting neuronal uptake to CNS
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What are and what is the purpose of CNS Stimulants?
- Amphetamines/Anorexiants
| - used in treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy
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What are the adverse effects of Amphetamines/Anorexiants?
- Headache, dizziness, and apprehension
- Over stimulation of the CNS
- Insomnia, tachycardia, and blurred vision
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How does Meclizine work?
- Acts as an antiemetic mainly by diminishing motion sickness
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How do Local anesthetics work?
they inhibit the transport of ions across neuronal membranes thereby preventing initiation and conduction of normal nerve impulses
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What are the effects of ketamine?
- Causes neuro-inhibition and anesthesia, where the patient is dissociated from surrounding
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List the examples of Anesthetics?
- Lidocaine
- Bupivacaine
- Ketamine
- Propofol
- Etomidate
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List the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS):
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
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What are come cautions/dangers of ibuprofen?
- may cause peptic ulcers
- GI bleeding
- HTN
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What are Narcotic Analgesics used for?
- Short term management of moderate to severe pain
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What type of drug is naloxone?
Narcotic Antagonist
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What does naloxone do?
- Blocks opioid receptors
| - preventing the body from responding to opiates and endorphins
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What type of drug is diphenhydramine?
Antihistamine
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What warnings about topical nasal or ophthalmic decongestants?
- quickly develop tachyphylaxis thus long term use is not recommended
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What drug is notorious for causing 'Rebound Congestion' when used for more than 3 consecutive days?
Oxymetazoline HCL
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How do Beta2 Agonists work?
- Release stimulants and reuptake inhibitors that increase the levels of endogenous catecholamines
- Bets2 receptors are in the bronchioles
- when stimulated they relax and (dilate)
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List the exampled of Antitussives?
- Codeine sulfate
- benzonatate
- dextromethorphan
- diphenhydramine
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What is the function of Mucolytic/Expectorants?
- Loosens and mobilizes thick mucus from respiratory system
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What is guaifenesin?
- expectorant
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List the different actions of antiarrhythmics?
- blockade of Na or K channels
- raise the potential threshold
- block beta receptor stimuli
- block calcium channels
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What are the characteristics of a Class 3 Antiarrhythmic?
Amiodarone blocks potassium channels in the heart
| - this is used for ventricular dysrhythmias and atrial fibrillation
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How do Nitrates (Nitroglycerin) effect the body?
- Direct relaxing effect on smooth muscle of blood vessels, used in the treatment of angina pectoris
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What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril)?
Can cause a dry cough usually begins within 1-2 weeks
| - can be delayed 6 months
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What are the adverse effects of Beta blockers (-olol)?
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Bronchospasm
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What are the contraindications of Beta blockers?
- sinus bradycardia
- heart block
- hypotension
- bronchial asthma
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What are the actions of Diuretics?
| carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
- Leads to the excretion of sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and water
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What are the actions of Antihyperlipidemic drugs?
- statins: inhibit an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis
- bile acid sequestrates: bind cholesterol in the GI tract
- Fenofibrate: stimulates the catabolism of triglyceride rich lipoproteins
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What is a major side effect caused by antihyperlipidemic drugs?
- Rhabdomyolysis
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What is important about antihyperlipidemic patient education?
- Obtain initial labs (LFT, lipid panel, chemistry)
- Allow 6-8 weeks for lifestyle changes prior to starting
- Advise on constipation
- advise on vitamins when using bile acid sequestrates
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How do antacids work?
They neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach and duodenal contents by combining with hydrochloric acid and producing salt and water
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What are the uses for Antacids?
- Heartburn
- GERD relief
- sour stomach
- acid indigestion
- peptic ulcer
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What are the uses for Histamine H2 Antagonist?
| Cimetidine/famotidine
- treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers
- gastric hyper secretory conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux
- prevention of stress related ulcers
- acute upper GI tract bleeding
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What is the most common proton pump inhibitor?
Omeprazole
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What drug decreases intestinal peristalsis?
Antidiarrheal (Loperamide)
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What are hemorrhoid agents used for?
inflamed hemorrhoids
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What will excessive/prolonged use of hemorrhoids agents lead to?
Atrophy
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What are the effects of Sulfonylureas (oral antidiabetic) on the body?
- lowers blood glucose by stimulating beta cells of the pancreas to make more insulin
- can only be used in a patient with a working pancreas and not allergic to sulfa agents
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What are the Estrogen actions?
- Protein anabolism
- thinning of the cervical mucus
- inhibitions of ovulation
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The effectiveness of antibiotics depends on what?
- location of infection
- ability of the antibiotic to reach site of infection
- ability of bacteria to resist or inactivate the antibiotic
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What are the examples of Sulfonamides?
- Silver sulfadiazine
| - trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
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What are the uses for tetracycline (Doxycycline/minocycline)
- acne vulgaris
- rickettsia
- malaria
- chlamydia trachomatis (doxy)
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What are some examples of Macrolide (-romycin) drugs?
- azithromycin
- erythromycin
- clarithromycin
- telithromycin
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Antivirals are used to inhibit viral replication, what are the diagnosis most often prescribed for?
- herpes simplex
- HIV
- Influenza A/B
- chronic hepatitis C treatment
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What are examples of Antivirals (-vir)?
- acyclovir
- vancyclovir
- penciclovir
- oseltamivir
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What are topical antifungals?
- clotrimazole
| - tolnaftate
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What are systemic antifungals?
- ketoconazole
- fluconazole
- terbinafine
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What are some common effects of muscle relaxers?
| cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, metaxalone, diazepam, baclofen
- drowsiness is the most common reaction
| - patient must be carefully monitored
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When are Corticosteroids contraindicated?
| hydrocortisone, prednisone, triamcinolone, dexamethasone
- serious infections, such as TB and fungal infections
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When are antimigraine meds (rizatriptan/sumatriptan) CONTRAINDICATED?
- peripheral vascular disease
- uncontrolled HTN
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- coronary vasospasm
- ischemic heart disease
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What are ophthalmic preparations used for?
- treatment of bacterial or viral infections
- inflammatory conditions
- symptoms of allergy related to the eye
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What are some examples of Eye preparations?
- artificial tears
- erythromycin ointment
- ciprofloxacin
- ganciclovir
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What are examples of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
- Transdermal patch
- gum
- inhaler
- nasal spray
- lozenge
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Who is ultimately responsible for CSIB?
CO
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Who is the Controlled substance custodian?
Ship's medical department rep
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Who is the Senior CSIB board member?
- Senior most officer on the CSIB board
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What is the Senior CSIB member responsible for?
management, coordination, and execution of the CSIB program on behalf of the CO in accordance with SOP and all other references
- responsible for completion of all required forms, inventories and reports
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What are the requirements for the CSIB board to follow for performing inventories?
- at least quarterly (every 90 days) if there has been no transactions
- within one month (30 days) of any transaction (prescription, receipt, survey) working stock custodian must notify the Senior CSIB member of any transaction
- at time of relief of CO or MDR
- at the request of the CO
- upon direction from higher authority
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What are the forms required when conducting a CSIB inventory?
- NAVMED 6710/18
- NAVMED 6710/22
- NAVMED 6710/23
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What form is used for Property loss?
DD 200
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What is the official verbiage for a DD 200? Medical uses?
- shall be utilized during all destructions, loss or damage of controlled substances.
- DD 200 shall be used for each medication with different lot numbers
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What are the forms associated with controlled substances?
- DD 200
- DD 1289
- DEA 106
- Issue/receive controlled substances on working stock log
- controlled medicinal inventory/audit report
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What are examples of Antidepressants?
- Tricyclic - Amitriptyline: Elavil
- MAOI - Nardil
- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/antagonist - Trazodone (desyrel)
- Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) - venlafaxine, duloxetine
- Dopamine/Norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor - Bupropion (Wellbutrin), aminoketone (for smoking cessation)
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What are the SSRI meds used for first line medication for depression?
- Citalopram - Celexa
- Fluoxetine - Prozac
- Sertraline - Zoloft
- Paroxetine - Paxil
