Pharmacy/Pharmacology Flashcards
How does pharmacokinetics (PK) relate to pharmacology and what are 4 ways?
a. It is the study of drug movement through the body via absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 879
- What is the mechanism of action of Class I Antiarrhythmics?
Blockade of fast sodium channels, meaning it slows action potential conduction
ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Ed. pg. 892
Who governs drug disposal?
Department of Environmental Quality, EPA, FDA, local boards of pharmacy
ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Ed. pg 897
What does the Avermectins class of Antiparasitic mainly target?
Nematodes and arthropods
ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Ed. pg. 885
What are some common side effects seen with the use of Tetracyclines?
Diarrhea, esophageal strictures in cats, decreased oral absorption when given with calcium or iron containing products/antacids/sucralfate, bind to enamel of developing neonates causing yellow discoloration
ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Ed. pg 884
What 3 diseases most commonly affect drug PK?
Cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and liver disease.
EKH, Student #4, McCurnin 9th Ed. pg 958.
Which drugs are nicotinic and Ach receptor agonists in nematodes?
Pyrantel pamoate, Pyrantel tartrate, and Morantel tartrate.
EKH, Student #4, McCurnin 9th Ed. pg 963.
Addison’s disease is treated with which drugs?
Fludrocortisone has both a mineralcorticoid (aldeosterone) and glucocorticoid (cortisol) activity. Desoxycorticosterone must be used with a glucocorticoid (prednisone) because it only has mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) activity.
EKH, Student #4, McCurnin 9th Ed. pg 966.
What are some concerns with drug compounding?
The development of adverse reactions or treatment failure due to loss of the drug’s stability, purity, and potency as it is altered from the original dosage form.
EKH, Student #4, McCurnin 9th Ed. pg 975.
What is the CRI formula?
M=(D x W x V) (R)
M=drug amount (mcg or mg) to be added to the base solution
D=dosage (mcg or mg/kg/minute)
W=body weight (kg)
V=volume of base solution
R=infusion rate (mL/minute)
EKH, Student #4, Mcurnin 9th Ed. pg 979.
What term refers to the amount of time for a drug in the body to decrease to half the amount that was administered?
Half Life
BH, Student #5, McCurnin 10th ed. pg. 881
Drugs such as Morphine, Fentanyl and Phenobarbital are classified as what schedule drugs?
Schedule II
BH, Student #5, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 878
What group of antibiotics MOA interferes with development of the bacterial cell wall?
Penicillin
BH, Student #5, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 883
What drug is administered IV to stop seizures?
Diazepam
BH, Student #5, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 893
What term refers to a drug that is used for a different purpose than what the FDA has approved it for?
Off Label Use
BH. Student #5, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 895
What is pharmacodynamics and what is measuring?
It is the study of the biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs on the body. Parameters include MOA, relationship between drug concentration and effect, side effects and adverse effects.
LB. Student #2 McCurnin 9th ed. pg 957
What are the different types of insulins used and what are the syringe types?
Regular insulin, NPH, Glargine, and PZIR.
U-100 and U-40
LB. Student #2 McCurnin 9th ed. pg 967
What companies regulate the drug withdrawal time in food - producing animals?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
LB. Student #2 McCurnin 9th ed. pg 974