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Chapter 32 Pharmacology MRS. SANZONE
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2009

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What is the purpose of a prophlactic Drug?
Definition
Preventative Measure. Example the flu shot
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What is considered the official name for a drug?
Definition
The Brand or Trade
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What is the function of the FDA?
Definition
Food an drug administration regulates the development and sale of all prescription and OTC drugs
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How do you store and handle controlled drugs?
Definition
Stored in a locked immovable cabinet with limited access to key and away from patients.
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What are the different drug references?
Definition
Action,indication,contradictions, precautions, adverse reactions,dosage and administration
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What factors affect drug dosage?
Definition
Body weight, age,sex,time of day, pathologic factors,immune response,psychologic factors, psychologic factors, tolerance, accumulation idiosyncrasy, drug-drug interactions
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What factors should be considered when prescribing meds for geriatric pts?
Definition
What other meds they are taking including OTC/ allergies
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What is the inscription?
Definition
Main part of the script. drug name dosage and form and strengh
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Milk of Magnesia
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Cathartics ( laxative)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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heparin
Definition
ANTICOAGULANTS
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MARCAINE
Definition
ANESTHETICS
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XYLOCAINE
Definition
ANESTHETICS
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COUMADIN
Definition
ANTICOAGULANT
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ASPRIN
Definition
ANALGESIC
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ACETAMINOPHEN
Definition
ANALGESICS
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CORTISONE
Definition
ANTIINFLAMMATORIES
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XANAX
Definition
ANTIANXIETY/ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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ANALGESICS
Definition
LESSONS THE SENSORY FUNCTION OF THE BRAIN, BLOCKS PAIN RECEPTORS
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ANTICHOLINGERIC
Definition
REDUCES SPASMS IN SMOOTH MUSCLES GIVEN PRIOR TO SEA-SECTION AND SURGERY
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ANESTHETIC
Definition
PRODUCES INSENSIBILITY TO PAIN OR SENSATION OF PAIN
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SEDATIVE
Definition
INDUCES SLEEP AND LESSONS THE ACTIVITY OF THE BRAIN
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WHAT ARE THE TWO MOST FREQUENTLY USED ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
Definition
ORAL AND PARENTERAL
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LOCAL DRUG ACTION
Definition
is limited or restricted to one spot or part. EX-ear or eye drops
Term
WHAT IS SYSTEMIC ACTION
Definition
affecting the body as a whole. EX-PILL
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Absorption
Definition
how the drug is absorbed in to the blood stream
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Distribution
Definition
how a drug gets to target tissue
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metabolism
Definition
how a drug is inactivated or broken down
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excretion
Definition
how a drug is removed form the body.  EX- stool, expire, urination, exhalation
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What is a standing order
Definition
an on going order
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what are the 6 parts of a prescription
Definition

superscription

inscription

subscription

signature

refill

M.D. signature

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Why is it important to know the parts on a prescriotion
Definition
to avoid misuse, drug abuse,possible death,harm to health, know how much  is given and also to educate the PATIENT
Term
What is the generic for benagryl
Definition
diphenhyramine
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what is the trade name for diphenhydramine
Definition
benadryl
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What does prozac do to the brain
Definition
elevates mood-antidepressant
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what is elavil
Definition
antidepressant- elevates mood
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what is FTC
Definition
Federal trade commission
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What does the FTC do?
Definition
regulates advertising for OTC drugs
Term
Hydorcodone w/APAP
Definition
controlled drug used for severe pain
Term
Lipitor
Definition
statin drug used to lower lipid count in arteries
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premarin
Definition
Estrogen,hormone replacement therapy
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atenolol
Definition
beta blocker, lowers blood pressure
Term
synthroid
Definition
thyroid replacement hormone for hyper or hypo thyroid
Term
zithromax
Definition
antibiotic, usually given for 5 days and will last in the system for up to 14 days
Term
Furosemide
Definition
lasix, a diuretic used to remove fluid from the eye
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amoxicillin
Definition

antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia

bronchitis

gonorrhea

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norvasc
Definition
antihypertensive used to lower blood pressure
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xanax
Definition
antianxiety/hypnotic. controlled drug
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clinical pharmacology
Definition
what a drug does to a Patient and what the drug does over time
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Propylatic
Definition
preventative drug
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WHAT IDENTIFYS DRUGS ON THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT
Definition
ROMAN NUMERALS
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ANASTETIC
Definition
AGENT USED PRIMARILY TO NUMB AN AREA
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UNDERSTANDING the medication label is essential to
Definition
a safe and effective use
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What is the offical sourse of approved medication
Definition
U.S. P/NF
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Prescription is a written order that should only be used
Definition
under a MD supervision
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