TEST 2- SAPHRA, MEDS AND CALC Flashcards
Schedule 0
- substantially safe in use
- without routine advice from a healthcare worker
- sold in an open shop or pharmacy
Schedule 1
- substantially safe in use but may require advice from a pharmacist or other healthcare worker
- indicated for minor disease symptoms
schedule 2
- behind the counter without a prescription
- substantially safe in use but requires advice from a pharmacist
- such medicines are indicated for minor disease symptoms
- does not require a medical diagnosis or medical management
- they are available without prescription but require greater control than schedule 1
schedule 3 &4
- indicated for use in disease conditions and require medical, dental, professional, veterinary, diagnoses
- prescription required limited to a 6 month supply
schedule 5
- low to moderate potential for abuse
- supply of these medications on a repeat prescription after 6 mnths, for its anxiolytic properties is only allowed if a psychiatrist is consulted
schedule 6
- moderate to high potential for abuse
- may not be advertised directly to the public
- can only be dispensed for a maximum of 30 days. Repeat prescriptions are prohibited.
schedule 7
- not recognised for medical use
- have extremely high potential for abuse
- psychotropic substances
Schedule 8
- extremely high potential for abuse
- such substances are made available by the general director and only medical practitioners who have obtained medical permission
-advertising of these substances is prohibited
the following is the primary action of digoxin
slows down the HR and strenghtens myocardial infarction
the following is a sign of digitalis toxicity that requires immediate intervention
bradycardia and arrythmias
furosemide is a loop diuretic with the following action
increases the excretion of sodium, chloride and water
what is the action of amlodipine
blocks calcium entry into the heart and blood vessel
what is the class of enalapril
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
organic nitrates may be classified as
vasodilators
what is the action of atenolol
decreases heart rate and blood pressure by blocking adrenergic receptors
Name a ultra fast acting insulin (NAH)
Humalog
NovaRapid ®
Apidra
name a short acting insulin
actrapid
Humulin R
Intermediate acting insulin
Biosulin L
Humulin N
Protophane
premixed or biphasic insulins
Actraphane
NovaMix 30
Humalog Mix 25
Humalog Mix 50
Ryzodeg
which drugs increase the secretion of insulin from the still functioning cells
sulphonyureas
metformin
inhibits the uptake of glucose from the GIT
causes GIT disturbances
antihistamines used in pruritis and hives
cetrizine
promethazine
chlorphreniramine
Factors to consider when categorising drugs
- Toxity of the drug
- The safety of the drug
- The indication for the substance and what Illness does it treat
- The need for a medical diagnosis
- The need for monitoring or management by a healthcare professional
- Potential for abuse or dependency
- The need for control of possession
- The need for control of supply
Side effect of statins
Muscle pain and cramps (myalgia)
