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unit 3 Flashcards

1
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the drug epinephrine is known to cause what?

A
  • dilate air passages
  • increase heart rate
  • constrict blood vessels
  • stimulate the sympathetic nervous response
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2
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a drug the quiets the nervous excitement

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sedative

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3
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what is an example of a sedative

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valium
diazepam

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4
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a medication that relieves pain by altering the perception of painful stimuli without producing loss of consciousness

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analgesic

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5
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what are some examples of analgesics

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aspirin
tylenol
ibuprofen

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6
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a potent pain reliever with mood altering side effects

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narcotic

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7
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examples of narcotics

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morphine
fentanyl
methadone

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8
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when a patient in the radiology department requires sedation and pain relief, what two medications are often given

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  • midozolam
  • fentanyl
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9
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derived from a mild or bacterium that kills or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms

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antibiotics

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10
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examples of antibiotics

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penicillin
tetracycline
amoxicillin

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11
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anti anxiety medication

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anxioltics

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12
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examples of anti anxiety medication

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valium
xanax
diazepam

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13
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medication to prevent or minimizes nausea and vomiting

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antiemetics

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14
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example of antiemetics

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zofran

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15
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a drug that prevents or reduces the coagulation of blood

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anticoagulants

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16
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examples of anticoagulants

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heparin
warfarin
coumadin

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17
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your patient is experiencing a medication reaction and their blood pressure has dropped and they are experiencing bradycardia, what medication might be given to help with their symptoms

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atropine

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18
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what medication may help stabilize the rhythm of the heart during a CT angiography study

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beta - blocker

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19
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after receiving ICM, you notice your pt starts to break out in hives and is complaining about itching, what medications could counteract the hives/itching

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Benadryl
Solu-medrol

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20
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what therapeutic index (TI) ratios would be the most harmful to the patient

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1:1

21
Q

drug that causes increased blood pressure

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vasoconstrictors

22
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examples of vasoconstrictors

A

epinephrine
adrenaline

23
Q

medication that may prevent tachycardia

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anti-arrhythmics

24
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examples of anti arrhythmias

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beta blocker
calcium channel blocker
cardizem

25
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a clot dissolving medication

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thrombolytics

26
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an example of a thrombolytic

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tPA

27
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a drug causing relaxation and opening of blood vessels

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vasodilators

28
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examples of vasodilators

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hydralazine
minoxidil

29
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your patient is having a respiratory reaction to ICM, what medications could be helpful to give them

A

albuterol
oxygen

30
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a drug or natural substance with an attraction to a specific receptor site that produces a physiologic response

A

agonist

31
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lethal dose to 50% of the population

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LD/50

32
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a drug or natural substance that is attracted to and blocks specific receptor sites

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antagonist

33
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specific biologic sites located on a cell surface or within the cell

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drug receptors

34
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a measure of the relative safety of a drug

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therapeutic index (TI)

35
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the point at which a drug reaches its intended effect

A

onset of action

36
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the time during which the drugs is in the body and elicits a therapeutic response

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duration of action

37
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this is when the drug reaches its highest potential and begins to subside

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maximum peak

38
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when a procedure requires sedation, when should vital signs be assessed

A

before the procedure
during the procedure
after the procedure

39
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what medications should be avoided (if possible) when treating a hypertensive patient

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atropine
normal saline
epinephrine

40
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what medication will stop the body’s inflammatory response to ICM

A

Benadryl
Solu- medrol

41
Q

what medication is useful to help with acute dyspnea

A

albuterol
oxygen
epinephrine

42
Q

what medication is used to reduce the risk of stroke

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warfarin
heparin

43
Q

you’re performing an examination of the lungs on a patient with severe pulmonary edema, it is highly likely your patient is taking what medication

A

lasix

44
Q

what factors may potentially affect the human body’s response to medications

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weight
gender
immune status
age

45
Q

patient has limited response to stimuli

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deep sedation

46
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patient can still follow specific instructions

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moderate (conscious) sedation

47
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relaxes the patient and reduces anxiety

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minimal (anxiolysis) sedation

48
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requires significant support of vital functions

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general anesthesia

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