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Pharmacology
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
04/04/2009
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Term
potentiation
 Definition
drug increases or prolongs the action of another drug
Term
teratogenic effect
 Definition
when drugs taken by a preggo crosses
Term
antagonist
 Definition
one drug cancels another
Term
absorption
 Definition
drug made avail to body fluids for distribution
Term
distribution
 Definition
ways in which drugs are transported
Term
drug interactions (inhibition)
 Definition
decrease drug effect due to drug interacting w/other drug or food
Term
metabolism
 Definition
process by which the body inactivates drugs
Term
half life
 Definition
elimination occurs by metabolism and excretion. measure of time. 50%
Term
qd or QD
 Definition
every day
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
bid
 Definition
2 X day
Term
z2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
c with line over it
 Definition
with
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
dr
 Definition
dram oz.
Term
DC
 Definition
discontinue
Term
DO
 Definition
Dr.'s orders
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
g or gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IU
 Definition
International units
Term
IVPB
 Definition
iv piggyback
Term
KCI
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
MS or MS04
 Definition
morphine sulfate
Term
MR
 Definition
may repeat
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
PC
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCA
 Definition
patient controlled analgesia
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
ss line, two dots
 Definition
1/2
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
sr
 Definition
sustained release
Term
tid
 Definition
3 X day
Term
TPN
 Definition
total paternal nutrition
Term
QOD
 Definition
every other day
Term
WA
 Definition
while awake
Term
Motrin, Tylenol, Aspirin - what class?
 Definition
non-narcotic or non-opiod analgesics.
Term
which non-naroctic analgesic is a salicylate
 Definition
aspirin
Term
aspirin generic
 Definition
acetylsalicilic acid
Term
aspirin/acetylsalicilic acid actions
 Definition
blocks pain receptors
dilates blood vessels
keeps platelets from sticking
Term
aspirin/acetylsalicilic acid use
 Definition
mild to moderate pain
inflammation
fever
arthritis
blood thinner
Term
aspirin/acetylasalicilic acid side effects
 Definition
gi bleeding
tinnitus
Term
who should not take aspirin
 Definition
children (reyes), history of gi bleed, if on anticoags
Term
which non-narcotic analgesic is a nonsalicylate
 Definition
Tylenol/acetaminophen
Term
Tylenol/acetaminophen action
 Definition
blocks pain receptors and change pain perception
Term
Tylenol/acetaminophen use
 Definition
mild to moderate pain
antipyresis - dilates the peripheral blood vessels
Term
which non-narcotic drug is a NSAID
 Definition
Motrin/ibuprofen
Term
Motrin/ibuprofen action
 Definition
inhibits prostoglandin synthesis
Term
Motrin/ibuprofen use
 Definition
mild to moderate pain, inflammatory disorders
Term
Motrin/ibeoprofen side effects
 Definition
intestinal ulcer, hepatitus
Term
Morphine & Demerol are what class?
 Definition
narcotic analgesics
Term
morphine action
 Definition
blocks opiate receptors
Term
morphine use
 Definition
moderate to severe pain
Term
morphine side effects
 Definition
lowers respirations
Term
morphine & demerol nursing implications
 Definition
monitor respirations and vitals
provide safety
Term
Demeral generic
 Definition
meperidine HCL
Term
Demerol/meperidine HCL action
 Definition
blocks opiate receptors
Term
why use Dermerol over Morphine?
 Definition
allergy
Term
Ganstrin what class?
 Definition
sulfonamide
Term
Gantrisin generic
 Definition
sulfisoxazole
Term
Gantrisin/sulfisoxazole action
 Definition
baceriostatic
Term
Gantrisin/sulfisoxazole use
 Definition
UTI's
Term
Gantrisin/sulfisoxazole side effects
 Definition
stevens-johnson
Term
Gantrisin/sulfisoxazole implications
 Definition
give on empty stomach
check for culture sensitivity before admin.
Term
Pfizerpen generic
 Definition
penicillin G
Term
Pfizerpen/penicillin action
 Definition
narrow spectrum
bind to bacterial cell wall - bacteriacidal
Term
Pfizerpen/penicillin G uses
 Definition
respiratory infection and sutitable infection
Term
Pfizerpen/penicillin G side effects
 Definition
anaphylaxis, blindness
Term
1st antibiotics
 Definition
sulfonamides
Term
EES class
 Definition
broad spectrum antibiotic (macroslide)
Term
EES generic
 Definition
erythromycin
Term
EES/erythromycin action
 Definition
broad spectrum
baceriostatic
gram + - breaks down protein needed by microbs
Term
EES/erythromycin use
 Definition
upper respiratory infections, skin infections
Term
EES/erythromycin side effects
 Definition
teeth discoloration for younger children
Term
EES/erythromycin nursing implication
 Definition
no dairy - ca+ interferes.
Term
INH class
 Definition
antibubercular
Term
INH generic
 Definition
isoniazid
Term
INH/isoniazid action
 Definition
interferes w/the metabolism of cell wall
Term
INH/isoniazid use
 Definition
treat TB infection
treat ppl exposed to TB
Term
INH/isoniazid side effects
 Definition
hepatitis
jaundice
Term
INH/isoniazid implications
 Definition
susceptibility tests before admin
hepatic function
Term
INH/isoniazid ed
 Definition
no alcohol
avoid tyramine containing foods
take B6
Term
Nebutal class
 Definition
Sedative
Term
Nebutal which type of sedative
 Definition
barbiturate
Term
Nebutal generic
 Definition
pentobarbital sodium
Term
Nembutal/pentobarbital sodium action
 Definition
lowers CNS and synaptic activity
Term
Nembutal/pentobarbital sodium use
 Definition
pre-op sedation
Term
Nembutal/pentorbarbital sodium side effects
 Definition
drowsiness
hangover
physical dependence
Term
Nembutal/pentorbarbital sodium ed
 Definition
no alcohol
medical alert if used for seizures
Term
Halcion class
 Definition
hypnotic
Term
Halcion which type of hypnotic
 Definition
benzodizapines
Term
Halcion generic
 Definition
triazolam
Term
Halcion/triazolam when to give
 Definition
HS
Term
Halcion/triazolam action
 Definition
lowers CNS
Term
Halcion/triazolam use
 Definition
short term management of insomnia
Term
Halcion/triazolam side effects
 Definition
physical dependence
Term
Halcion/triazolam ed
 Definition
no alcohol or other CNS depressants
Term
Sinemet class
 Definition
antiparkinson
Term
Sinemet generic
 Definition
levodopa-carbidopa
Term
Sinemet/levodopa-carbidopa dose
 Definition
10/100 for ex - 10 levo, 100 carbi
Term
Sinemet/levodopa-carbidopa, which dose is which
 Definition
10/100 - 10 is levo (dopamine), 100 is carbidopa - gets dopamine through blood/brain barrier
Term
Sinemet action
 Definition
converted to dopamine in CNS (neurotransmitter)
Term
Sinemet use
 Definition
non-drug induced parkinsons
Term
Sinemet side effects
 Definition
involuntary movements
memory loss
Term
Sinemet implications
 Definition
assess for toxicity
Term
Sinemet ed
 Definition
no high protein - can effect drug
Term
Ritalin class
 Definition
CNS Stim
Term
Ritalin generic
 Definition
methylpenidate
Term
Ritalin/methylpenidate action
 Definition
cns & respiration stim
Term
Ritalin/methylpenidate use
 Definition
ADHD
Term
Ritalin/methylpenidate side effects
 Definition
insominia
restlessness
Term
Ritalin/methylpenidate implications
 Definition
monitor child height and weight
Term
Ritalin/methylpenidate ed
 Definition
take last dose before 6pm
Term
Compazine class
 Definition
antiemetic
Term
Compazine generic
 Definition
prochlorperazine
Term
Compazine/prochlorperazine action
 Definition
alters effects of dopamine in CNS
signficant anticholinergeric effects
depresses CTZ in CNS
Term
Compazine/prochlorperazine use
 Definition
nause and vomiting
phychosis/anxiety
Term
Compazine/prochlorperazine side effects
 Definition
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
tardive dyskinesia
sedation
Term
Compazine/prochlorperazine implications
 Definition
assess level of sedation
Term
Antivert class
 Definition
Antivertigo
Term
Antivert generic
 Definition
meclazine HCL
Term
Antivert/meclazine HCL when to take
 Definition
1 hr before exposure
Term
Antivert/meclazine HCL action
 Definition
central anticholinergic, CNS depressant and antihistamine properties. lowers excitability of middle ear
Term
Antivert/meclazine HCL use
 Definition
management and prevention of motion sickness and vertigo
Term
Antivert/meclazine HCL side effects
 Definition
drowsiness
fatigue
dry mouth
Term
Antivert/meclazine HCL implications
 Definition
assess level of sedation after admin
Term
Heparin class
 Definition
Anticoagulant
Term
Heparin generic
 Definition
heparin sodium
Term
Heparin/heparin sodium route
 Definition
IV
Term
Heparin/heparin sodium action
 Definition
in low dose - prevent prothombin to thrombin
in higher dose - neutralize thrombin, preventing conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.
Term
Heparin/heparin sodium use
 Definition
prevent further clots - thromboembolic disorders
Term
Heparin/heparin sodium side effects
 Definition
bleeding
Term
Heparin/heparin sodium implications
 Definition
check PTT prior to admin
assess for bleeding
have 2nd nurse check
monitor platelet count
give on time
Term
Heparin/heparin sodium ed
 Definition
no asprin or nsaids
Term
Coumadin class
 Definition
anticoagulant
Term
Coumadin generic
 Definition
warfin sodium
Term
Coumadin/warfin sodium route
 Definition
PO
Term
Coumadin/warfin sodium action
 Definition
interferes with hepatic synthasis of Vit. K dependent clotting factors
Term
Coumadin/warfin sodium use
 Definition
pulmonary embolism, prevent clotting
Term
Coumadin/warfin sodium side effects
 Definition
bleeding
Term
Coumadin/warfin sodium implications
 Definition
PT/INR - check prior to giving
assess for bleeding
clotting factors should be 1.3-1.5
Term
Coumadin/warfin sodium ed
 Definition
call dr if bleeding
limit Vit. K foods
medic alert bracelet
no alcohol
give same time each day
Term
Streptase class
 Definition
thrombolytic
Term
Streptase generic
 Definition
streptokinase
Term
Streptase/streptokinase action
 Definition
degrades fibrin present in clots
Term
Streptase/streptokinase use
 Definition
clots - eats them
only use once in a lifetime
given IV only
Term
Streptase/streptokinase side effects
 Definition
intracranial hemorrage
gi bleeding
bleeding
Term
Streptase/streptokinase implications
 Definition
assess for bleeding and BP every 15 min during admin.
Term
Recombivax HB class
 Definition
Immune agent
Term
Recombivax HB generic
 Definition
hepatitis B vac
Term
Recombivax HB/hepatitis B vacc route
 Definition
IM
Term
Recombivax HB/hepatitis B vacc action
 Definition
virus is cloned into yeast causing antibodies to form
Term
Recombivax HB/hepatitis B vacc implications
 Definition
sensitivity to yeast
Term
Claritin class
 Definition
antihistamine
Term
Claritin generic
 Definition
loratadine
Term
Claritin/loratadine action
 Definition
blocks effects of histamine
Term
Claritin/loratadine use
 Definition
seasonal allergies
Term
Claritin/loratadine side effect
 Definition
dry mouth
Term
Ventolin class
 Definition
Respiratory agent
Term
what type of respiratory agent is Ventolin
 Definition
brochiodialators
sympathomimetic
Term
Ventolin generic
 Definition
albuterol
Term
Ventolin/albuterol action
 Definition
acts quickly on intracellular calcium, relaxing smooth muscle.
sympathetic nervous, peripherial nervous
Term
Ventolin/albuterol use
 Definition
COPD, asthma
Term
Theodur class
 Definition
respirator agent
Term
Theodur - what type of respiratory agent
 Definition
bronchiodialtors
xzanthine dirivative
Term
Theodur generic
 Definition
theopylline
Term
Theodur/theopylline action
 Definition
up level of cAMP = bronchodialation, CNS stim, relax smooth muscle.
Term
Theodur/theopylline use
 Definition
long-term control of asthma and COPD
Term
Theodur/theopylline side effects
 Definition
anxiety
arrhythmias
Term
Theodur/theopylline implications
 Definition
monitor in and out ratios
Term
Maalox class
 Definition
antacid
Term
Maalox generic
 Definition
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide
Term
Maalox/aluminum (mag) hydroxide action
 Definition
neutralizes gastric acid
Term
Maalox/aluminum (mag) hydroxide use
 Definition
treatment in ulcers
Term
Maalox/aluminum (mag) hydroxide side effects
 Definition
constipation
Term
Maalox/aluminum (mag) hydroxide ed
 Definition
do not take within 1-2 hours of another med.
Term
Tagamet class
 Definition
Antiulcer agent
Term
Tagamet generic
 Definition
cimetidine
Term
Tagamet/cimetidine action
 Definition
inhibits the action of H2 receptors
Term
Tagamet/cimetidine use
 Definition
short-term treatment of duodenal ulcers. Managment of GERD.
Term
Tagamet/cimetidine ed
 Definition
do not take OTC more than 2 weeks
Term
Procardia class
 Definition
calcium channel blocker
Term
Procardia generic
 Definition
nifedipine
Term
Procardia/nifedipine action
 Definition
inhibits calcium transport to heart
Term
Procardia/nifedipine use
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Procardia/nifedipine implications
 Definition
monitor daily in and out & daily weight
Term
Lanoxin class
 Definition
cardiotonic
Term
Lanoxin generic
 Definition
digoxin
Term
Lanoxin/digoxin action
 Definition
slows and strengthens heart
Term
Lanoxin/digoxin use
 Definition
treatment of CHF
Term
Humulin R class
 Definition
hypoglycemics
Term
Humulin R action
 Definition
can be IV
clear - refidgerate
uptake in skeletal muscle & fat
Term
Humulin R Onset Peak Duration
 Definition
Onset 30-60min
Peak 2-4hr
Duration 8-12hr
Term
Humulin R use
 Definition
Type 1
Term
Humulin R implication
 Definition
rotate injection sites
check dose with second nurse
Term
Humulin N class
 Definition
Hypoglycemics
Term
Humulin N route
 Definition
sub q
Term
Humulin N action
 Definition
stimulates glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat
Term
Humulin N onset peak duration
 Definition
onset 90min
peak 4-12hr
duration 24hr
Term
Humulin N use
 Definition
type 1
Term
Humulin N implication
 Definition
rotate injection site
give on time
check dose with second nurse
Term
Ultralente insulin class
 Definition
hypoglycemic
Term
ultralente action
 Definition
lowers blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat
Term
ultralente onset peak duration
 Definition
onset 2-4hr
peak 10-30hr
duration 20-36hr
Term
ultralente insulin use
 Definition
type 1 diabetes
Term
ultralente insulin implications
 Definition
rotate injections
check dose with second nurse
give on time
Term
Diabinese class
 Definition
oral hypoglycemics
Term
Diabinese generic
 Definition
chlorpropamide
Term
Diabinese/chlorpropamide action
 Definition
stimulates release of insulin from pancreas
Term
Diabinese/chlorpropamide use
 Definition
type 2 diabetes
Term
Dilantin class
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Dilantin generic
 Definition
phenytoin
Term
Dilantin/phenytoin action
 Definition
alter ion transport
lowers synaptic transmission
Term
Dilantin/phenytoin use
 Definition
treatment of grandmal seizures
Term
Dilantin/phenytoin side effects
 Definition
ataxia
Term
Dilantin/phenytoin implications
 Definition
assess oral hygiene
Term
Tegretol class
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Tegretol generic
 Definition
carbamazepine
Term
Tegretol/carbamazepine action
 Definition
lowers synaptic transmission in CNS
Term
Tegretol/carbamazepine use
 Definition
seizures and nerve pain
Term
Tegretol/carbamazepine side effects
 Definition
ataxia
steven johnson
Term
Why use Tegretol vs. Dilantin?
 Definition
less side effects
Term
Epipen class
 Definition
adrenergic
Term
Epipen generic
 Definition
epinephrine
Term
Epipen/epinephrine action
 Definition
affects both beta and beta2
produces bronchilation
Term
Epipen/epinepherine use
 Definition
severe allergic reation
asthma & COPD
caridiac arrest
Term
Epipen/epinepherine side effects
 Definition
nervousness
reltlessness
tremor
Term
Epipen/epinepherine implications
 Definition
close observation
Term
Timoptic class
 Definition
adrenergic blocking agent (beta blocking)
Term
Timoptic generic
 Definition
timolol
Term
Timoptic/timolol action
 Definition
Beta Blockers
reduces stim on sympathetic nervous system
Term
Timoptic/timolol use
 Definition
glaucoma
Term
Urecholine class
 Definition
cholinergic
Term
Urecholine generic
 Definition
bethanechol
Term
Urecholine/bethanechol action
 Definition
causes contraction of the bladder smooth muscles
Term
Urecholine/bethanechol use
 Definition
acute nonobstructive urinary retention
Term
AtroPen class
 Definition
cholinergic blocking agent
Term
AtroPen generic
 Definition
atropine sulfate
Term
AtroPen/atropine sulfate action
 Definition
inhibit activity of AcH @ the parasypathtic nerve synapse
Term
AtroPen/atropine sulfate use
 Definition
reduction of bronchial and oral secretions
Term
AtroPen/atropine sulfate side effects
 Definition
dry mouth
Term
5 rules of admin. drugs
 Definition
right person
right drug
right come
right dose
do not give med not prepared by you
Term
5 steps of the nursing process
 Definition
assessment
nursing diagnoses
planning
implementation
eval.
Term
gram + antibiotics kill how
 Definition
kill outside of the cell
Term
gram - antibiotics kill how
 Definition
disrupt the synthesis
Term
when are broad spectrum antibiotics often given
 Definition
before surgery (profolactic)
Term
do not mix hypnotics & what
 Definition
narcotics
Term
parkinsons is caused by a lack of what
 Definition
dopamine
Term
thombolitics are ______
 Definition
enzymes
Term
some things about antitussives
 Definition
dry cough
works on ct zone
cns suppressant
codine
Term
mucolyticss & expectorants
 Definition
productive, wet cough
reduce viscoscity
increase productuon of secretions
Term
antihistamines
 Definition
blocks histamine action
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