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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
12/16/2012

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*side effects of this class III antidysrythmic include:
-Pulmonary fibrosis
-Bluish skin discoloration
-Photo sensitivity
-bradycardia
-hypotension
Definition
amiodorone
Term
This class 1B antidysrythmic is also a local anestnetic
Definition
lidocain
Term
This antidysrythmic drug must be given rapidly IV
Definition
adenosis
Term
This type of monitor must be used when a patient is receiving an antidysrythmic drug
Definition
cardiac
Term
This type of hypotension can be handled by changing positions slowly
Definition
orthostatic
Term
This group of meds includes:
-Dobutamine
-Dopamine-
-Epinephrine
-Isoproterenol
Definition
medications for shock
Term
This drug class acts to relieve allergic symptoms by blocking histamine receptors on target cells, but it does not block the production of histamine
Definition
antihistamines
Term
This prototype drug is the first generation antihistamine that can cause drowsiness and anticholinergic side effects
Definition
diphenhydramine (benadryl
Term
-citirizine (aertec)
-texofenadine (allegra)
-Loradine (claritin)
* are all types of this type of antihistamine
Definition
second generation
Term
This mucolytic drug is inhaled to liquify mucus in the respiratory tract but also acts as an antidote for acetamenophen
Definition
acetylcysteine (mucomyst)
Term
This is the mechanism of action for adrenergic drugs used as nasal decongestants
Definition
Constricting arterioles reducing blood flow to nasal mucosa
Term
This type of diuretic inhibits absorption of sodium from the loop of Henle.
-may cause ototoxicity
-Furosemide (Lasix) is one example
Definition
loop diuretics
Term
Spironolactone (aldactone) is an example of this type of "Sparing" diuretic
Definition
potassium sparing
Term
Examples of this type of diuretic include:
-chlorothiazide (Diuril)
-hydrochlorothiazide (hydrodiuril)
Definition
thiazide or potassium loosing
Term
mannitol (osmitrol) is an example of this type of diuretic
Definition
osmotic
Term
-This type of diuretic is used to decrease interocular pressure
-Acetazolamide (Diamox)is an example
Definition
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Term
asses this rate for one minute before administering digoxin
Definition
apical pulse
Term
If this electrolyte is low there is an increased chance of digoxin toxicity
Definition
potassium level
Term
Digoxin causes this change in force of myocardial action
Definition
increased
Term
Measure this serum level to prevent toxicity
Definition
digoxin or potassium
Term
These are some signs of digoxin toxicity
Definition
halos vision changes gastrointestinal distress bradycardia
Term
Prevents thrombin from converting to fibrim
Definition
heparin
Term
Monitor this blood test when patient is on heparin
Definition
partial thrombopastin time (aPPT)
Term
How heparin is administered
Definition
sub-Q or IV
Term
This drug decreases prothrombin activity and prevents the use of vitamin K by the liver
Definition
Coumadin
Term
Examples of this drug includes:
-Ateplace
-Reteplase
-Streptokinase
-urokinase
Definition
clot busters or thrombolytics
Term
Nitroglycerine and nitroprussid do this to smooth muscles of the blood vessels
Definition
dilate, relax
Term
What kind of drugs are:
-Amlodipine
-Diltizam
-Verapamil
Definition
Calcium channel blockers
Term
What kind of drugs are "olol" drugs:
-Atinolol
-Betaxolol
-Metoprolol
-Propranolol
Definition
beta adrenergic blockers or antagonist
Term
What kind of drugs are "pril" drugs:
-Benazepril
-Captopril
-Enalapril
-Lisinopril
-Ramipril
Definition
ACE Inhibitors
Term
-Doxazocin (Cardura)
-Prazoin (minipress)
-Terazocin (hytrim)
Are examples of this anti-hypertensive drug
Definition
Alpha adrenergic blockers or antagonist
Term
Used to prevent aspirin and NAID induced gastric ulcers this drug can cause diarrhea and miscarriages
Definition
misoprostol (cytotec)
Term
This drug is a combination of sulfate sucnese and aluminum hydroxide that bindes to ulcerated gastric mucosa and should not be given at the same times as other medication
Definition
sulcralfate (carafate)
Term
Stron inhibitors of gastric acid secretion examples include:
*Esomeprazole (nexium)
*Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
*Omeprazole (Prilosec)
*Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Definition
Proton pump inhibitors
Term
This H2 receptor antgonist is the first of its kind and can cause drug-drug interactions because of its effect on liver metabolism
Definition
cimetidine (Tagamet)
Term
Alkaline substances that neutralize gastric acid including aluminum, magnesium, and calcium compounds
Definition
antiacids
Term
This Colony Stimulating Factor (CSF) is given to patients on chemotherapy to increase red blood cell count but cannot be given if RBC count is 12 or more or above
Definition
Epoetin Alpha (Epogen, Procrite)
Term
This drug is given to a patient receiving chemotherapy to increase neutrophil (WBC) production and thus fight infection
Definition
-Filgrastim (Neupogen)
-Sargramostim (Leukine)
-pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
Term
Cyclosporin (neoral) and methotroxate (MTX) prevent this complication with organ transplant
Definition
rejection of graft Vs host disease
Term
This type of immunity is aquired by person who receives hepatitis B immune globulin (after exposure) or a toxoid, such as tetanus toxoid
Definition
Passive Immunity
Term
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine provides this type of immunity
Definition
Active Immunity
Term
This is a long-acting broncho-dilator that has a slow onset so it provides maintenance.
Definition
Salmeterol (servant)
Formotorol (foradil)
Term
This anti-asthma drug acts by blocking leukotriene receptors
Definition
montelukast (singular)
Term
This class of drugs suppresses airway inflammation, and provides the most consistently effective long-term control for asthma
Definition
corticosteroids
Term
This anticholinergic drug works synergistically with albuterol (proventile) to improve better lung function. It is not well absorbed systemically, so it does not cause tachycardia
Definition
ipratropium (atrovent)
Term
This is the drug classification for first line therapy relief of acute asthma attack
Definition
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist
albuterol (proventile)
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