Review Part 2 Flashcards
What are the five uses of Antacids
Heartburn
Peptic Ulcer
Gastroesophageal reflux. (GERD)
Acid indigestion
Sour Stomach
What are the 5 Histamine H² Antagonist uses?
Gastric hyper secretory conditions.
Acute upper GI bleeding.
Gastroesophageal reflux
Treatment of gastric & duodenal ulcers.
Prevention of stress related ulcers.
What is an example of Proton Pump Inhibitors?
*(the zole)
Omeprazole: Prilosec
Esomeprazole: Nexium (Take at least one hour before meal, preferably beforebreakfast).
Pantoprazole: Protonix
Rebeprazole: Aciphex
(Lansoprazole: Prevacid
Decrease intestinal peristalsis is the action of which drug?
Antidiarrheal
Loperamide is an example of which class of drug?
Antidiarrheal
What are the adverse reactions of Laxatives?
N/V/D
loss of water or electrolytes.
abdominal pain/discomfort,
perianal irritation, fainting, bloating, flatulence, cramps, and weakness
Laxative habit/dependency
obstruction
Excessive or prolonged use may lead to atrophy of the affected tissues is the adverse effect of?
Hemorrhoid agents
Lower blood glucose by stimulating beta cells of pancreas to make more insulin,
is the action of which oral antidiabetic?
Sulfonylureas
reduces hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat cell.
is the action of which oral antidiabetic?
Biguanides
lower blood sugar by delaying digestion of carbs and absorption.
is the action of which oral antidiabetic?
Glucosidase inhibitors
which drug stimulates the release of insulin?
Meglitinides
decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity.
is the action of which oral antidiabetic?
Thiazolidinediones
Sulfonylureas are not recommended in patients who have allergy to?
sulfonamides.
What is an example of a thyroid hormone?
levothyroxine- Synthroid
Male hormones are called?
testosterone
May result in breast enlargement in males. Testicular atrophy Inhibition of testicular function May risk cardiovascular conditions Impotence
are all adverse reactions of?
Male Hormones
-Testosterone
Protein anabolism, thinning of the cervical mucus, inhibitions of ovulation is the action of which drug?
Contraceptive
Within how many hours must a patient take Levonorgestrel?
72 single or two dose regimens
What bacteria
Requires oxygen to survive?
Aerobic
What is
Able to live without oxygen?
Anaerobic
No oxygen
Drugs that kill bacteria.
Bactericidal:
Homocidal
Drugs that slow or retard the multiplication of bacteria
Bacteriostatic
Allergy to drugs in the same or related group is called?
Cross-sensitivity