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Pharm Test 1
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
05/18/2010

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For what conditions is asprin used as an anti-platlet
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when a thrombous is suspected
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The name of an asprin overdose
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salicylism
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When taking asprin tinnitus and flushing are S/S of
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salicylism
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Asprin not given to children and teens with influena and chicken pox bc...may occur
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Reyes syndrome
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2 uses of tylenol
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analgesic, anti-pyretic
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When do you use tylenol instead of asprin
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children under 18 and ppl with asprin allergies
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increased use of acetamenophen will adversley effect which organ
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liver
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the antagonist or antadote for tylenol overdose is
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mucomyst
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why are pt that reguarly consume alcohol abusers are not encouraged to take tylenol
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what does NSAID stand for
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Nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory Drugs
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3 uses of NSAIDs
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analgesics, anti-pyretics, anti-inflammatory
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Since asprin and NSAIDs can cause GI bleeding how will you instruct your pt to take thes meds
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with food and milk
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teach your pt to call the MD fever greater than___days and pain greater than ___days
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fever =3days
pain=5-10days
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what pain info will you include on your assessment
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frequency,location,duration, onset, type of pain
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what does opioid naive mean
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first time pt is taking an opioid
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With opioids what vital sign will you monitor
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with opioid what serious a/r will you monitor for
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respiratory depression
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to help avoid respiratory issues encourage your opioid pt to turn, cough, and deep breath every___hrs
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What med reverses opioid respiratory depression
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Revex
Narcan
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Narcan is an..
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opioid antagonist
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Narcan is an..
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opioid antagonist
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Topical anesthesia is used for and effects
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applied to the surface of the skin
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local infiltration is used for and effects
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local injection into the tissues and is used for dental procedures and suturing
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regional anesthesia is used for and effects
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local inj around the nerves
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general anesthesia is used for and effects
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sensation free state for the entire body, complete LOC, feel no pain
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methohexital/Brevital is a general anesthesia that works by causing
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CNS depression
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serious a/r of epidural anesthesia
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respiratory depression
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epidural meds are often recieved through a
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PCA
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Which anestheia is used for stitches or the dentist
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local
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which anesthesia causes total LOC
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general
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Benzodiazepine and Non-Benzodiazepines are examples of what drug classification
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Anti-anxiety
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Benzodiazepine and Non-Benzodiazepines main use it to
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control anxiety
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what is the proper way to discontinue Benzodiazepine
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taper off
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what is the use of flurazepam
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sleep agent
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eszopiclone is classified as a sedative/hypnotic and is the generic name for
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Lunesta
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whats the differnece between a sedative and a hypnotic
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sedative=relaxation
hypnotic=sleep
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Barbiturates are classified as
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sedatives/hypnotics
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with sleep agents the CNS system is most effected so the main v/s to monitor is
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respiratory rate
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S/S of Barbiturates toxicity are
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respiratory depression, bradycardia, hypotension, coma
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sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat
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insomnia
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mixing alcohol and any sleep angent may lead to
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respiratory depression
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neuro transmitters
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nor-epinepherine, acetocholine
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amitriptyline is an example of drug which drug classification
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anti-depressant
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S/S of tardive dyskinesia
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Once TD is detected what do you do
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stop immediately and call MD
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Marplan interacts with foods containing
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tyramine
such as yogurt
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Marplan plus foods containing tyramine may cause
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a hypertensive crisis, sudden onset increased BP
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As a CNS stimulant Didrex is an
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anorexiant
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Can Didrex be taken with anti-depressants
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NO
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Caffeine falls under which category
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analeptic
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The a/r of caffeine
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wakefullness, heart palpations, dizziness,lighheadedness
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a/r of modafinil
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nausea and HA
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Ampetamines are a stimulant so your pt may experience
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insomnia,anorexia, HA
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Why do you monitor a child on CNS stimulates for ADHD
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decreased apetite, could possible stunt growth
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Lithium is under which category
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anti-psychotic
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Ensure adequate salt is used while on which drug
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Lithium
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How much water should a pt on lithium take in daily
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2000ml
frequent sips
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adrenergic drugs are often used as vaso-constrictors meaning
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they raise the BP as the blood vessel lumen constricts
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dopamine is found under the drug category
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anti-Parkinsons and is only administered IV
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isoproterenol/Isuprel is also an adrenergic drug w/ the main a/r being tachycardia you should monitor
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pulse
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a/r of dobutamine
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cardiac arrhythmias, HA, nausea
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What drug category is propranolol/Inderal
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Beta adrenergic blockers
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uses of cholinergic drugs
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glaucoma, urinary retention, myasthenia gravis
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cholinergic drug bethanechol/Urecholine should be given cautiously to pts with
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bradycardia
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a/r of endrophonium
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glaucoma, increased salavation, nausea, diarrhea, flushing
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what is epilepsy
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permanent recurrent siezure disorder
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what is status epilepticus
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siezure w/o interuptions
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what are partial seizures
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localized part of the brain
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what are general seizures
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tonic-clonic
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phenytoin/Dilantin is used for
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anti- seizure med
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What may happen if you miss a dose of anti-seizure meds
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status epilepticus
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how will you teach your pt to ingest Succinimides, which are anti-covulsants
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with food and milk
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s/s of ethotoin/Peganone toxicity
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slurred speech, lethargy, ataxia
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What is Parkinsons
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degenerative disorder of CNS
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what is dyskinesia
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muscle rigidty
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a/r of tacrine/Cognex
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N/V, anorexia, dizziness, fatigue
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Can a pt take donepezil/Aricept with NSAID meds?
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No, increased GI bleed
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musculo-skeletal meds are used to treat
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muscle strains and sprains
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is it true that if a pt with Pagents disease takes a biphosphonate it may alter the serum calcium levels
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True
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Fosamax+asprin=
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increased risk of GI bleeding
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What is an a/r for hydrozychloroquine/Plaquenil
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irreversible visual changes
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