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Pharmacology

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the study of medications; how they act on the body their classifications, and properties

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Natural products

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  • plants (aspirin, digitalis)
  • animals (hormones - thyroid, insulin, heparin)
  • minerals (ferrous sulfate, iron)
  • bacteria and fungi (antibiotics)
  • synthetic
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Pharmacokinetics

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the study of how medications move through the body

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Absorption

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the body coverts medication into a form the body can use; moves in bloodstream

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Distribution

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transportation of medication throughout the body and bloodstream to tissue and organs

blood-brain barrier protects the brain from dangerous chemicals

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Metabolism

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changes active forms into metabolites for excretion; liver is primary for metabolism

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Excretion

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removal of medications from the body
KIDNEYS- urine feces saliva sweat glands breast milk

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Acute therapy

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improve a life-threatening or serious condition
(nitroglycerin)

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Maintenance therapy

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a drug is prescribed to maintain a condition of health
(cholesterol-lowering drugs)

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Palliative therapy

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prescribed to reduce the severity of a condition or its accompanying pain
(does not treat or cure the disease)

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Prophylactic therapy

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prevent disease or condition
(antibiotics before surgery)

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Replacement therapy

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prescribed to provide chemicals otherwise missing in a patient
(hormones/insulin)

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Supplemental therapy

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drug or nutrients are prescribed to avoid deficiency

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Generic drug name

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under the brand name
(ibuprofen)

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Chemical drug name

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scientific name
(RS)-2(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid

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Trade drug name

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brand name
(Motrin)- always capitalize

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Analgesics

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relieves mild to severe pain
(acetaminophen)

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Anti-inflammatory

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reduce inflammation
(ibuprofen, naproxen)

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Antibiotic

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treats bacterial infections
(amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin)

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Anticoagulants

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delay blood clotting
(warfarin, heparin)

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Antidepressant

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relieves depression
(doxepin, fluoxetine)

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Antiemetic

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reduces nausea, vomiting
(metoclopramide)

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Antifungal

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kills fungi
(fluconazole, nystatin)

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Antimigraine

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relieves migraines
(topiramate)

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Antihistamine

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relieves allergies
(loratadine)

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Antihypertensive

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lowers blood pressure
(lisinopril)

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Antilipemic

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lower cholesterol
(atorvastatin)

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Antipyretics

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reduces fever
(ibuprofen)

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Antitussive (expectorant)

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control cough, eliminates mucus
(dextromethorphan)

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Antivirals

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kills viruses
(acyclovir, interferon)

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Antacids

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neutralize stomach acid
(omeprazole)

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Anticholinergics

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reduce bronchospasm
(ipratropium)

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Anticonvulsants

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control seizures
(clonazepam)

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Antidiarrhea

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reduces diarrhea
(bismuth)

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Anti-osteoporosis

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improve bone density
(alendronate)

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Antipsychotic

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controls psychotic symptoms
(quetiapine)

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Antispasmodic

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prevent muscle spams
(cyclobenzaprine)

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Anti anxiety

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reduce anxiety
(clonazepam)

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central nervous system stimulants

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reduce hyperactivity
(methylphenidate)

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Contraceptives

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prevent pregnancy
(medroxyprogesterone)

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Bronchodilators

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relaxes airway
(albuterol)

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Decongestants

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relieves nasal congestion
(pseudoephedrine)

43
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Diuretics

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eliminate excess fluid
(furosemide)

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Hormone replacement

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hormone deficiencies
(levothyroxine)

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Hypoglycemics

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reduce blood sugar
(metformin)

46
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sedatives/hypnotic

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induce sleep/relaxation
(zolpidem)

47
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classification of albuterol

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bronchodilator

48
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classification of amlodipine besylate

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calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive

49
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classification of amoxicillin

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antibiotic

50
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classification of aripiprazole

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antipsychotic

51
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classification of atorvastatin

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antilipemic, statin

52
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classification of azithromycin

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antiobiotic

53
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classification of celecoxib

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anti inflammatory

54
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classification of cephalexin

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antiobiotic

55
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classification of ciproflaxacin

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antibiotic

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classification of clopidogrel

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antiplatelet

57
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Schedule I

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no approved medical use
(heroin, LSD)

58
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Schedule II

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high potential for abuse
(morphine, hydrocodone)
- handwritten rx- no refills

59
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Schedule III

A

moderate to low potential
(anabolic steroid, testosterone)
- refilled up to 5 times in 6 months

60
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Schedule IV

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low potential for abuse
(diazepam, zolpidem)
- refilled up to 5 times in 6 months, authorized by phone

61
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Schedule V

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contain limited quantities of narcotics
(antidiatthea, antitussive, analgesic)
- refilled up to 5 times in 6 months, authorized by phone

62
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drug references

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  • online sources
    (drugs.com, pdr.net)
  • books
    (physician’s desk reference)
  • phone apps
  • drugs inserts
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allergic drug reaction

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rashes, throat swelling, facial swelling, itching

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non-allergic reactions

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vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea

65
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most common contraindication

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sensitivity or allergic reaction to a drug

66
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when writing prescription, write ___ for trade name

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DAW (dispense as written)

67
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Common routes fall into two categories:

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enteral (through GI tract)
parenteral (outside GI tract)

68
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Intramuscular route

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injection in the muscle
90 degree angle
- used for medication, pain medication, immunizations
- ranges from 1 to 3 inches
- Gauge: ranges from 20G to 23G
- deltoid, ventrogluteal, thigh pediatric(vastus lateralis

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Subcutaneous route

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  • injection under the dermis (fatty tissue)
  • 45 degree angle
  • used for allergy injection/insulin/immunization
  • needle size: ranges from 1/2 to 5/8 inch
  • gauge: ranges from 25G to 26G
  • outer part of arm, abdominal area, upper thigh
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Intradermal route

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  • into the dermis
  • 10-15 degree angle
  • used for tuberculin/allergy testing/mantoux (PPD) test
  • 27G or 28G; 3/8
  • 0.01 to 0.05 mL
  • forearm (small bubble)
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Intravenous (IV) route

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in a vein
25 degree angle

72
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Document for injection

A

Route
Site
Medication
Manufacturer
Dose
Expiration date of medication
Lot number of medication
Adverse effects

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Measurement Systems

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Apothecary
Household
Metric(most common)

74
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15 drops (gtt)

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1mL

75
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1 tsp

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5mL

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1tbsp

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15mL

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1 cup

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240mL

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1 pint

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480mL

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1 quart

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960mL

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1 gallon

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3,830 mL

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2.2 pounds

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1 kilogram

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38 C

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100.4 F

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