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pharm exam one
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
09/08/2010

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Term
Pharmacology
Definition
the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems, what is clinically relevant.
Term
Pharmacotherapeutics
Definition
Book – use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or prevent pregnancy
Other - the treatment of all aspects of disease with medication to diagnose, treat, or cure
Term
Nursing process
Definition
Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis
Implementation
Patient Teaching
Evaluation
Term
Local
Definition
one area of body
Term
Systemic
Definition
effect one or more body areas
Term
Enteral
Definition
by way of bowel
Term
Parenteral
Definition
IV, IM, SQ any way that isn't enteral
Term
Mucous Membrane Application
Definition
SL, Buccal, Inhalation, Vaginal, Rectal
Term
Topical
Definition
Dermal, Transdermal, Otic, Ophthalmic
Term
Medication Order
Definition
Medication, dose, route, number of times/day
Term
Q
Definition
every
Term
H
Definition
Hours
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
Term
BID
Definition
Twice daily (bi daily)
Term
Am
Definition
morning
Term
Am
Definition
morning
Term
HS
Definition
Hours of sleep PM
Term
IM
Definition
Intramuscular
Term
QD
Definition
Daily
Term
OU
Definition
Both eyes
Term
OD
Definition
Right eye
Term
OS
Definition
Left Eye
Term
A
Definition
Ears
Term
Au
Definition
both ears
Term
AD
Definition
Right Ear
Term
AS
Definition
Left ear
Term
AC
Definition
Before meals
Term
HS
Definition
Bedtime
Term
PC
Definition
After Meals
Term
i
Definition
drops, number of i's = number of drops
Term
gtts
Definition
Drops
Term
Seven rights of medication administration
Definition
right:drug, dose,route,time,patient,of patient to refuse, documentation. (depart D)
Term
Endogenous
Definition
Already there, present in the system.
Term
Properties of an ideal drug (top 3)
Definition
Effective, safe, selective (no ADR's)
Term
Pharmacokinetics
Definition
How the body works on drugs (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
Term
Pharmacodynamics
Definition
How drugs work on the body.
Term
Absorption
Definition
entry of drug into the blood stream
Term
Absorption usually occurs via
Definition
passive diffusion through cell membranes
Term
Absorbtion through blood brain barrier only with what kind of drug?
Definition
Lipid Soluable and non tightly bound
Term
What drugs can pass through placenta
Definition
lipid soluble.
Term
Bioavailability
Definition
Portion/percent of drug that is absorbed and able to act. Amount available to cause a reaction.
Term
Distribution
Definition
process by which drugs are carried throughout the body and delivered to targets of action.
Term
Proteins drug molecules bind to?
Definition
Albumin
Term
Multiple drugs that share receptor sites on RBC's cause what?
Definition
Competition
Term
If you had low albumin how might that affect how a drug works
Definition
more drug free to act (bioavalible) may produce more effect.
Term
Cytochrome p450
Definition
a group of enzymes in the liver recognized and identified for their ability to break down drugs.
Term
Half life
Definition
Amount of time it takes for a drug to to be out of the system, each half like drops the amount of drug in the system by 50%.
Term
How many half lives till basically gone?
Definition
4
Term
Agonists
Definition
help a process happen
Term
antagonists
Definition
keep a process from happening
Term
efficacy
Definition
ability of a drug to cause an effect
Term
Therapeutic index
Definition
ratio of lethal dose to effective dose
Term
a wider/bigger therapeutic index is?
Definition
Safer
Term
Affinity
Definition
The affinity is a measure of how tightly a drug binds to the receptor.
Term
affinity
Definition
the strength of the attraction between a drug and it's receptor
Term
intrinsic activity
Definition
ability of a drug to to activate upon binding to a receptor. High= high receptor activity.
Term
Selectivity
Definition
highly desirable characteristic of drug, the more selective it is the fewer side effects it has. Refers to drugs that are attracted to specific receptor sites.
Term
Modified occupancy theory
Definition
explains observed drug interactions that cannot be accounted for in simple occupancy theory. Utilizes affinity and intrinsic activity.
Term
Time action profile
Definition
Onset, Peak, Durration
Term
Pharmicogenomics
Definition
varients based on heredity that effect pharmicokinetics and pharmicodynamics.
Term
Synergistic drug reactions
Definition
positive drug interactions, work well together
Term
term used for negative drug interactions
Definition
competing.
Term
Incompatibility of drugs
Definition
Physical: precipitate
Chemical: inactivate each other
Term
Possible effects of drugs given together
Definition
incompatibility, change in absorption, altered protein binding, biotransformation.
Term
Idiosyncratic reaction
Definition
unexpected, rarely seen, usually genetic
Term
carcinogenesis
Definition
causes cancer
Term
mutangenesis
Definition
causes gene mutation
Term
teratogenasis
Definition
causes birth defects
Term
1 gram =
Definition
1000 mg or 15 grams
Term
1mg=
Definition
1000 mirco grams
Term
1gr=
Definition
60 mg
Term
1 ounce=
Definition
2 tbsp, 30 cubic centimeters (cc)
Term
1 cc=
Definition
1 ml
Term
1 ml =
Definition
15 gtts (drops)
Term
4-5 ml (cc)=
Definition
1 tsp, 1 dram (dr)
Term
1 kg
Definition
2.2 lbs
Term
Peptic ulcer disease
Definition
Upper GI disorders, erosion of the gut wall.
Term
cause of PUD
Definition
Imbalance between mucosal and aggressive factors
Term
H. Pylori
Definition
bacteria that attacks stomach in way that protects the bacteria from natural defenses
Term
Risk factors for H pylori
Definition
Smoking, NSAIDS use, Hypersecretion of gastric acid
Term
Prevention & Treatment of H pylori
Definition
Elimination of H. Pylori Avoid irritating drugs Avoid smoking
Elimination of H. pylori bacteria
Diet changes: 6 small meals/day
Decrease stress
Term
Classes of Antiulcer Drugs
Definition
Antibiotics
Antisecretory agents
Mucosal protectants
Antisecretory agents that enhance mucosal defenses
Antacids
Term
A combination of two out of these 5 antibiotics are prescribed
Definition
bismuth (Pepto bismol)*
clarithromycin (Biaxin)
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
tetracycline
metronidazole (Flagyl)
Term
bismuth (Pepto bismol)
Definition
Antidiarrheal, antiulcer
Term
Action of bismuth
Definition
promotes intestinal absorption, decreases prositglandin synthesis, acts as antibiotic in H pylori infection.
Term
Contraindications for bismuth
Definition
Asprin hypersensitivity, cross sensitivity with NSAIDS, Pedi- reyes syndrome, Geriatric- fecal impaction.
Term
ADRs of Bismuth
Definition
Constipation, black/grey stool, impaction.
Term
Drug interactions of Bismuth
Definition
Asprin- increases absorption of aspirin, decreases absorption of tetracycline.
Term
Route of Administration of Bismuth
Definition
PO
Term
clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Definition
Antibiotic for use in H Pylori treatment
Term
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Definition
Antibiotic used in H Pylori treatment
Term
tetracycline
Definition
Antibiotic used in H Pylori treatment, if used with bismuth, dose given 2-4 hours apart to allow for proper absorption.
Term
metronidazole (Flagyl)
Definition

Antibiotic for use in treatment of H pylori

anti-infective
antiprotozoals
antiulcer agent

Term
Antibiotic regimen for treatment of H pylori
Definition
2-3 antibiotics to decrease resistance, antisecretory agent, 14 day course.
Term
Histamine H2 receptor antagonists action
Definition
Inhibits gastric acid secretion.
Term
H2 uses
Definition
Decrease symptoms and complications of PUD, Prevent stress ulcers, Decrease heartburn, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, H. pylori
Term
cimetidine(Tagamet)
Definition
Histamine H2Antagonists
Term
Side effect of cimetidine(Tagamet)
Definition
confusion in elderly, antiandrogen
Term
ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac EFFERdose)
Definition
Histamine H2Antagonists
Term
Histamine H2Antagonists action
Definition
Inhibits action of histamine receptor located in gastric cells, resulting in inhibition of gastric acid production.
Term
Contraindications of H2 Antagonists
Definition
Avoid in patients with alcohol intolerance. Some contain aspartame, avoid in patients with PKU.
Term
ADRs of H2 antagonists
Definition
Confusion, dizzyness, drowsyness, hallucinations, headache, arrythmias, constipation, diarrhea, Agranulocytosis, Aplastic anemia.
Term
Route for H2 receptors
Definition
PO, IM, IV
Term
famotidine(Pepcid, PepcidAC, PepcidRPD
Definition
H2 anatgonist
Term
nizatidine(Axid, AxidAR, AxidPulvules)
Definition
H2 antagonist
Term
nizatidine(Axid, AxidAR, AxidPulvules) Concern?
Definition
Some risk pneumonia with ↓ acid GI: colonization stomach and respiratory tract
Term
Action of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Definition
Blocks enzyme needed for acid formation
Term
Uses for Proton Pump inhibitors
Definition
active ulcer disease, erosive esophagitis(GERD’s)
Term
omeprazole(Prilosec, PrilosecOTC, Zegerid)*
Definition
Anti ulcer, proton pump inhibitor
Term
Common side effect of omeprazole
Definition
abdominal pain
Term
Routes for Proton pump inhibitors
Definition
po
Term
esomeprazole(Nexium, NexiumIV)
Definition
Proton pump inhibitor
Term
lansoprazole(Prevacid)
Definition
Proton pump inhibitor
Term
rabeprazole(Aciflex)
Definition
Proton Pump inhibitor
Term
pantoprazole(Protonix, ProtonixIV)
Definition
Proton pump inhibitor
Term
action of Mucosal Protectants
Definition
Local protectant action: adheres to surface and promotes healing, prevents injury for up to 6 hr
Term
Uses for Mucosal Protectants
Definition
short term therapy of duodenal and gastric ulcers
prevention of stress ulcers
relief of pain from oral & mucosal ulcers
Term
Nursing Implications of Mucosal Protectants
Definition
may harden with enteral feedings (tube)
Associated with constipation (2%)
Term
sucralfate (Carafate)
Definition
Mucosal Protectant
Term
action of Prostaglandins
Definition
inhibit gastric acid secretion, & promotes mucous production, and increases blood flow via vasodilation
Term
Uses for prostiglandins
Definition
prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers, induction of labor or used in abortions.
Term
misoprostol (Cytotec)
Definition
Prostiglandin.
Term
Antacids uses
Definition
acid indigestion, heartburn, reflux esophagitis, peptic ulcers, prevention of stress ulcers, pain from ulcers, and hyperphosphatemia in chronic renal failure (aluminum only) (Amphogel)
Term
Action of antacids
Definition
neutralize gastric acid
does NOT absorb acid or coat stomach wall
raise pH to above 5
Term
calcium carbonate
Definition
Nonsystemic Antacid
Term
magnesium hydroxide
Definition
Nonsystemic antacid
Term
aluminum hydroxide
Definition
Nonsystemic antacid.
Term
sodium bicarbonate
Definition
systemic antacid
Term
Problem with sodium bicarbonate
Definition
can cause electrolyte imbalance.
Term
Contraindications of antacids
Definition
renal dysfunction (except aluminum)
Term
Adverse effects of antacids
Definition
constipation -calcium & aluminum
diarrhea -magnesium
Term
route of antacids
Definition
po, liquid suspension (most effective), chewable tablet, must take with water!
Term
What is another use for MOM milk of magnesia
Definition
promotes defication
Term
what is Magnesium hydroxide*, oxide, carbonate often combined with
Definition
aluminum
Term
Indications for Aluminum hydroxide
Definition
lowers phosphate levels in pat with renal faliure, treatment of ulcers, hyper acidity, indigestion and reflux
Term
Calcium carbonate also known as
Definition
Tums, Rolaids, DiGel
Term
History & Patient Teaching for pat with upper gastric issues
Definition
H. Pylori
medication
eating habits
lifestyle
smoking -stop or at least eliminate smoking after last dose of the day
Alcohol
Term
Uses of Laxatives
Definition
constipation
preparation for surgery or diagnostic tests
-Soften the stool
–Increase stool volume
–Hasten fecal passage through the intestine
–Facilitate evacuation from the rectum
decreased systemic absorption of ammonia in hepatomegaly
Term
Indications for Laxative Use
Definition
Diagnosis
Treatment/procedure preparation
Constipation
Poisoning
Term
Classification of Laxatives
Definition
Bulk-forming laxatives, Surfactant laxatives, Stimulant laxatives, Osmotic laxatives.
Term
Bulk-Forming Laxatives Action
Definition
absorb water into fecal contents & expand increasing bulk of stool
Term
Nursing Implications of Bulk-Forming Laxatives
Definition
must be administered with 8 oz fluid
Non habit forming, often part of popular diet products
Term
Agents of Bulk-Forming Laxatives
Definition
psycillium (Metamucil, Konsyl, Fiberall)*
polycarbophil (Fibercon)
Term
Surfactant laxatives agents
Definition
docusate sodium (Colace)*
docusate calcium (Surfak)
Term
Surfactant laxatives Uses
Definition
Soften or lubricate hard feces
Prevents constipation, does not treat it once it is present
Term
Stimulant Laxatives agents
Definition
senna (Senokot)*
bisacodyl (Ducolax)
Term
Stimulant Laxatives uses
Definition
short term use in constipation (abused often)
opioid-induced constipation
Term
Stimulant Laxatives ADR's
Definition
cramping, N/V, diarrhea
Bisacodyl: avoid with milk and antacids, coating
Senna: yellow brown or pink tinge to urine
Term
magnesium citrate (Citrate of Magnesia)
Definition
Osmotic/Saline Laxative
Term
sodium phosphate (Phospho-soda Fleet)
Definition
Osmotic/saline laxative
Term
polyethylene glycol-electrolyte (Golytely, Half-Lytely)*
Definition
Osmotic/Saline Laxatives
Term
lactulose (Cephulac)
Definition
Osmotic/Saline Laxatives
Term
polyethylene glycol (MiraLax)
Definition
Osmotic/Saline Laxatives
Term
Osmotic/Saline Laxatives uses
Definition
short term treatment of constipation
preparation for diagnostic tests
decrease ammonia in hepatomegaly (Lactulose
Term
Lubricant Laxatives agents
Definition
Mineral oil, Glycerin suppositories
Term
Action of mineral oil
Definition
Actions -softens and lubricates stool
Term
ADRs of Mineral Oil
Definition
nutritional deficiency, aspiration
Term
Glycerin suppositories actions
Definition
promote peristalsis through local irritation (30 minutes)
Term
Alvimopan (Entereg)
Definition
Gastric stimulant
Term
methylnaltrexone (Relistor) uses
Definition
Treatment of constipation caused by opioid use in patients being treated palliatively, when laxative therapy has failed.
Term
Nursing Implications of laxative use
Definition
Assess bowel and laxative history
Eating habits
Potential causes
Most laxatives administered at night for action in AM
Patient teaching
normal bowel habits
dangers of chronic use
Term
tools to prevent constipation
Definition
Increase fluids
Increase dietary bulk
Increase ambulation
Consider patient’s own remedies
coffee
tea
prunes
pineapple
Term
Nausea and Vomiting causes
Definition
stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
Activation of vomiting center: smells, sights, odors, inner ear etc.
Term
ondansetron(Zofran)*
Definition
Antiemetic, Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
Term
granisetron(Granisol, Kytril, Sancuso
Definition
Antiemetics
Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
Term
dolasetron(Anzemet)
Definition
Antiemetics
Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
Term
palonosetron(Aloxi)
Definition
Antiemetics
Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
Term
uses for Serotonin Receptor Antagonists Antiemetics
Definition
Chemotherapy-induced N/V
Postoperative N/V
Term
Serotonin Receptor Antagonists Antiemetics are more effective when used with:
Definition
dexamethasone
Term
Substance P/neurokinin antagonist
Definition
Aprepitant/fosaprepitant (Emend)*
Term
What is Aprepitant/fosaprepitant (Emend)* used for
Definition
Prevents CINV (chemo induced N/V)
Term
promethazine (Phenergan)
Definition
Phenothiazines Antiemetics
Term
prochlorperazine (Compazine)*
Definition
Phenothiazines Antiemetics
Term
metoclopramide (Reglan)*
Definition
Phenothiazines Antiemetics
Term
droperidol (Inapsine)
Definition
Phenothiazines Antiemetics
Term
Caution must be used with phenothiazines becuase
Definition
may be toxic, act centrally
Term
Cannabinoids
Definition
dronabinol (Marinol)
Term
scopolamine (Transderm Scop)*
Definition
Drug used for Motion Sickness
Term
dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Definition
Drug used for motion sickness
Term
meclizine (Antivert)
Definition
Used for motion sickness
Term
Actions of motion sickness drugs?
Definition
Suppress nerve stimulation in CNS
Term
What are anticholergenic effects (those associated with motion sickness drugs)?
Definition
dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, urinary retention, constipation
Term
Ipecac syrup*
Definition
Emetic
Term
Causes of Acute Diarrhea
Definition
infection (E. coli)
GI disease
change in diet
nervousness and anxiety
allergic reaction
intoxication
side effect of medications
Term
Causes of Chronic Diarrhea
Definition
malabsorption syndrome
inflammatory bowel disease
endocrine disorder
Term
Uses for antidiarrheals
Definition
symptomatic relief
decrease in number & volume of stools in patients with ostomies
Term
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
Definition
Local acting antidiarrheal
Term
kaolin (Kaopectolin), attapulgite (Rheaban)
Definition
Local acting antidiarrheals
Term
paregoric (tincture of opium)
Definition
systemic antidiarrheal
Term
codeine
Definition
systemic antidiarrheal (opioid)
Term
diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)*
Definition
Systemic antidiarrheal
Term
difenoxin/atropine (Motofen)
Definition
Systemic Antidiarreal
Term
loperamide (Imodium)*
Definition
Systemic Antidiarrheal
Term
How to opioids help with diarrhea
Definition
Activate opioid receptors in the GI tract, decrease intestinal motility, slow intestinal transmit, more time for fluids and electrolytes to be absorbed
Term
what is Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Definition
Intermittent diarrhea/constipation
Term
alostetron (Lotronex)
Definition
Only approved for women with severe diarrhea-inducing IBS dangerous
Term
tegaserod (Zelnorm)
Definition
Discontinued, Now available with restricted use for women younger than 55 with IBS with diarrhea
Term
Ulcerative Colitis Agents
Definition
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
mesalamine (Rowasa)
olsalazine (Dipentum)
Term
Ulcerative Colitis agent actions
Definition
decrease inflammation
Term
sibutramine (Meridia
Definition
appetite supressent
Term
sibutramine (Meridia) action
Definition
Increases serotonin (SE), norepinephrine (NE), and dopamine in brain
Term
sibutramine (Meridia) adr's
Definition
headache (HA), dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, nervousness, anxiety,Small increase in BP and HR
Term
contraindications of use of sibutramine (Meridia)
Definition
use of other serotonin type drugs
Term
orlistat (Xenical, Alli) action
Definition
Decreases absorption of fat by blocking enzymes used to break down fat
Term
Adrs of orlistat (Xenical, Alli)
Definition
May have incontinence, flatulence, greasy stools, fecal urgency, flatus with discharge
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