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Pharmacology
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04/28/2012

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Term
Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics-Schedule 2
Definition
used to relieve acute or chronic pain-myocardial infarction,kidney stones,postoperatives conditions,cancer,trauma,burns.
Term
Opioid actions
Definition
interrupt the transmission of pain signals. Produces CNS depression.
Term

Morphine-IV 

Roxanol-liquid form of morphine

MS Contin-po morphine

Dilaudid(hydromorphone)

Codiene

Oxycodone-Percocet,Tylox

Hydrocodone-Lortab,Vicodin

Fentanyl-IV or patch

 

Definition

Opiod(Narcotics) Analgesics

Schedule 2

Term

Respiratory depression

Sedation

Confusion

Hypotension

Constipation

Urinary retention

Iching

Pupil contriction 

Nausea

Vomiting

Definition
Opiod (Narcotics) Analgesics
Term
Narcotic (opioid) Antagonist
Definition
reverse CNS depression ands respiratory depression from a therapeutic does or overdoes of opioids.
Term
Narcotic (opioid) Antagonist action
Definition

block effects of opioid analgesics from binding with receptor sites.

 

Term
Narcan
Definition
Opioid Narcotic antagonist
Term
Analgesic-relieve pain,Antipyretic-relive fever,Anti-Inflammatory.
Definition
alleviate mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. like arthritis,musculoskeletal problems,headache,conditions resulting in fever,acute gout,both prophylactically and MI and coronary artery bypass surgery.
Term
Analgesic,Antipyretic,Anti-Inflammatory actions
Definition
Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in th eCNS
Term

Aspirin(ASA)

Ecotrin

Indocin(idomethacin)

Ibuprofen( Advil,Mortrin)

Naproxen( Aleve,Anaprox)

Toradol

Celebrex

Mobic

Definition
Analgesics,Antipyretic, Anit-inflammatory
Term

Dyspepsia

nausea

abdominal discomfort

gastric bleeding

irration ulceration

Definition
analgesic,antipyretic,anti-inflammatory
Term

Antianxiety and Sedative-Hypnotic 

(benzodiazephines and nonbenzodiaphines)

Definition
Used for antianxiety drugs decreases anxiety and promote relaxtion. Sedatives and hyponotics produce sleep in relation to insomnia and sedation before surgery.
Term
Treatment for alcohol withdrawl
Definition
combined anestetics and analgesics to produce balanced anesthesia(amnesic property.)
Term

Valium

Librium(alcohol withdrawal)

Tranxene

Xanax

BuSpar

Definition
Antiaxiety
Term

Valium

Ativan

Versed

Definition
Sedative
Term

Lunesta

Sonata

Chloral Hydrate (noctec)

Ambien

Definition
Hypnotic
Term

Excessive sedation

Drowsiness

Difficult to arouse

Impaired mental processes

Definition
Term

Antipsychotic 

(phenothiazines and nonphenothiazines)

Definition
Major use is to control behaviors (hallucinations,delusions,agitation) associated with psychoses such as schizophernia.
Term
Antipsychotic actions
Definition
alter the effect of dopamine in the CNS by occpying or blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
Term
Throazine
Definition
antipsychotic and alos used to treat hiccups
Term
Compazine
Definition
antipsychotic and also treats nausea and vomiting
Term

Moban

Haldol

Definition
Antipsychotic drugs-1st generation
Term

Zyprexa

Risperdal

Seroquel

Geodon

Definition
antipsychotic and atypical
Term

Constipation

Dry mouth

Photosensitivity

Excessinve sedation

Lethargy

impaired mobility and mental processes.

Definition
Antipsychotic
Term
Parkinsonism
Definition
side effect of antipsychotic and tremors shuffling gait, muscular rigidity,drooling
Term
Tardive Dyskinesia
Definition
side effect of antopsychotics and causes sucking and smacking of the lips, tongue protusions, facial grimaces.
Term
Antidepressants uses
Definition
to elevate someone's mood when depressive symptoms persist at least 2 weeks. Also used to treat anxiety disorders.
Term
Antidepressants actions
Definition
potentiates the effect of serotonin and norepinephrine in CNS.
Term

Elavil

Pamelor

Tofranil

Nardil

 

Definition
Antidepressants TCAs
Term

Nardil

Parnate

Definition
antidepressants MAO
Term

Prozac 

Paxil

Zoloft

Celexa

Lexapro

Definition
antidepressants SSRIs
Term

Sedation 

Orthostatic hypotension

Dry mouth

Constipation

Definition
TCA side effects
Term

Hypertensive crisis if foods containing tyramine are eaten. (aged cheese,alcohol,bananas,caffeine)

 

Definition
MAOs side effects
Term

GI upset 

Diarrhea

Definition
SSRIs side effects
Term
Mood-stablizing Agents uses
Definition
to treat and prevent manic episodes in bipolar disorders
Term
Mood-stabilizing actions
Definition
inhibits the release of neurotransmitters
Term

Lithotabs, Eskalith (lithium carbonate)

 

Definition
mood-stabilizing agents
Term

Tremors 

H/A

Drowsiness

Definition
mood-stabilizing side effects
Term
Mood-stablizing special consideration
Definition
need consistant moderate sodium diet and 2,000  to 3,000 milliters of fluid a day, 
Term
Antiseizure (Anticonvulsants) uses
Definition
treatment of prevention of seizure activity due to epilepsy or a secondary cause.
Term
Antiseizure actions
Definition
depress abnormal neuronal discharges in the CNS, raises the seziure threshold.
Term

Dilantin(phenytoin)

Phenobarbital

Tegretol

Depakene(valproic acid)

Zarontin

Definition
antiseziures 
Term

Drowiness

Nausea

Vomiting

Gingival Hyperplasia(problems with gums)

 

Definition
antiseizure side effects
Term
Antiparkinson uses
Definition
adjust the balance of neurotransmitters(dopamine and acetylcholine) to relieve tremors and rigidity associated with Parkinson disease.
Term
Dopaminerdic drugs actions
Definition
increase the amount of dopamine in the brain by one.
Term

Larodopa (levodopa)

Sinemet (combination of levadopa and carbidopa)

Symmetrel

Requip

Comtan (entacapone)

Tasmar (tolcapone)

Definition
antiparkinson dopaminergics
Term

Nausea

Vomiting

Orthostatic hypotension

Dyskinesia

Definition
Dopaminergic side effects
Term
Anticholinergic Drugs action
Definition
inhibit that action of acetycholine in the brain
Term

Congentin

Artane

Definition

Anticholinergic 

Antiparkinson

Term

Urinary retention

Blurred vision

Dry mouth

Constipation

Definition
Anticholinergics side effects
Term
Skeletal Muscles Relaxants
Definition
decreases muscles spasm or spasticity.
Term
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants action
Definition
general depression of CNS and blockage of nerve impulses.
Term

Flexeril

Robaxin

Soma Compound

Skelaxin

Definition
skeletal relaxants
Term

Dizziness

Drowsiness

GI upset

Definition
skeletal relaxants side effects
Term
Anestetic 
Definition
prevents pain and promote relaxation during surgery, childbirth, diagnostic test, and other treatments.
Term
Anesthetic general action
Definition
depresses CNS resulting in complete loss of sensation, consciousness, pain perception, and memory 
Term

IV-Versed,Pentothal,Diprivan

Gas-Nirtrous oxide, Suprane,Ethrane,Ultane.

Definition
Anesthetic General drugs
Term

Excessive sedation

Respiratory problems

cardiovascular problems

nausea

vomiting

Definition
anesthetic gerneral side effects
Term
Local anesthetics
Definition
actions-loss of sensation and motor activity in localized areas.
Term
CNS stimulants use
Definition
control symptoms of ADHD and narcolepsy
Term
CNS stimulants actions
Definition
increase the amounts of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin in the brain.
Term

Amphetamine (adderal)

Methylphenidate (Ritalin,Ritalin SR,Concerta)

Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) ADHD only

Atomoxetine (Straterra)-not stimulant

Definition
cns stimulant
Term

Insomia

Restless

Anorexia

Weight loss

Definition
CNS stimulant side effects
Term
Adrenergic (sympathomimetic)
Definition

Increased arterial blood pressure and cardiac output.

Increased blood flow to the brain, heart, and skeletal muscles

Increased cellular metabolism

Increased mental activity

Pupil dilation to aid vision

Relax bronchioles (bronchodilation)

Term
Adrenalin(epinephrine)
Definition

 treats Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest,hypotension, and shock.

Adrenergic drugs

Term
Intr
Definition
Term
Inropin (dopamine)
Definition

hypotension and shock

adrenergic drug

Term
Proventil (albuterol)
Definition

chronic obstructive pulmanary disease

adrenergic drug

Term
Brethine (terbutaline)
Definition

chronic obstructive pulmanary disease; premature labor

adrenergic drug

Term
Sudafed (pseudoephendrine)
Definition

nasal decongestion.

adrenergic drug

Term

Nervousness

Restlessness

Tremor

Hypertensive 

Tachycardia

Definition
adrenergic side effects
Term
Antiadrenergics (sympatholytic)
Definition
decrease or block the effects of sympatholytic systempendogenous, epinephrine, and adrenergic durgs.
Term

Clonidine(Catapres)

Methyldopa(Aldomet)

Prazosin(Minipress)

 

Definition
Antiadrenergic-used for hypertension(Alpha)
Term
Drowiness,orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
Definition
adrenergic-alpha side effects
Term

Inderal(propranolol)

Tenormin (atenolol)

Lopressor (metoprolol)

Definition
adrenergic-beta blocking
Term
Beta-Blocking adrenergic uses
Definition
angina,hypertension,myocardial infarction,glaucoma.
Term

Fatigue

weakness

impotence

not given to clients with asthma

not givein to clients with heart problems

Definition
beta-blocking adrenergics
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