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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
03/17/2010

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Term
nephron
Definition
functional unit of kidneys; glomerulus, proximal tubule, loop of henle, distal tubule, collecting duct
Term
glomerular filtration rate
Definition
lab of this is an indication of the kidney’s success as a filter
Term
antiplatelet
Definition
act against the formation of a platelet plug
Term
prothrombin time and normal values
Definition
measures how long it takes for a clot to form in blood sample; 1.3-1.5
Term
INR and normal values
Definition
standard measure of coagulation; 2.0-3.0
Term
"bad" cholesterol
Definition
LDL
Term
"good" cholesterol
Definition
HDL
Term
location of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Definition
nephrons
Term
indications of carb. anhydrase inhibs?
Definition
galucoma, high altitude, edema, epilepsy
Term
contraindications and side effects of carb anhydrase inhibs?
Definition
contraindications: renal/hepatic dysfunction, adrenal gland insufficiency; adverse effects: blood in urine and stool, anorexia, drowsiness, paresthesias
Term
action of loop diuretics?
Definition
block chloride and sodium resorption and activate renal prostaglandins
Term
loop diuretics used when? Major side effect?
Definition
rapid diuresis; electrolyte imbalance
Term
do not give loop diruetics if?
Definition
person is allergic to sulfonimides
Term
K-sparing drugs work where?
Definition
collecting ducts and distal tubules
Term
what are k sparing drugs used for and who should not have them?
Definition
hypertension, gereatrics and diabetics
Term
adverse effects of k-sparing drugs?
Definition
dizziness, headache, N/V, hyperkalemia
Term
osmotic diuretics are used for?
Definition
brain pressure
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adverse effects of osmotic diuretics?
Definition
headache, blurred vision, pulmonary edema, tachycardia;
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how and where do thiazide diuretics work?
Definition
inihibit sodium reabsorption, distal tubule
Term
side effects and contraindications of thiazides?
Definition
watch for allergies to sulfonamides and severe liver/kidney impairment; side effects: lethargy, hypotension, anorexia, rashes, muscle cramps
Term
Heparin uses?
Definition
prophylaxis and thromboembolic disorders
Term
action of heaparin?
Definition
turns off coagulation pathway and prevents clot formation
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