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Pharmacology
Graduate
01/23/2010

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morphine is 
Definition
an analgesic
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codeine is 
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an analgesic
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demerol is
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an analgesic
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tylenol is 
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an analgesic
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aspirin is
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an analgesic
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novacain is 
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an anesthetic 
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xylocaine is 
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an anesthetic
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ativan is 
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an antianxiety
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diazapam is
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antianxiety
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valium is
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antianxiety
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librium is
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antianxiety
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erythromycin is
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antibiotic
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penicillin is
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antibiotic
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tetracycline is
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antibiotic
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coumadin is
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anticoagulants
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heparin is
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anticoagulant
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zoloft is
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antidepressant
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prozac is
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antidepressant
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elavil is
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antidepressant 
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lomotil
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antidiarrheal
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immodium is
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antidiarhheal
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compazine
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antiemetic 
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zofran
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antiemetic
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benedryl
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antihistamine 
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lopressor
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antihypertensive
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ibuprofen
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antiinflamatory
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naproxyn
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antiinflammatory
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used in chemo to kill cancer cells
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antineoplastic drugs
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barium sulfate - contrast media to view ...
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esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon
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iodine - contrast media to view...
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kidneys and bladder
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decadron is
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corticosteroids
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lasix is 
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diuretics
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diuril is
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diuretic
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diamox is 
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diuretic
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estrogen is
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hormone
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testosterone is
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hormones
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hydrocortisone 1% is
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skin agent
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aquaphor is
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skin agent
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eucerin
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skin agent
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biafine
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skin agent
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ac =
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before meals
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bid = 
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twice a day
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_  

 c =

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with
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cc =
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cubic centimeter (ml)
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et = 
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and
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ggm = 
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gram
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gtt
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drop
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h
Definition
hour
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hs =
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at bedtime
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hypo
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hypodermic(ally)
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IM =
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intramuscularly
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IV= 
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intravenously 
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mg =
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milligram
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ml = 
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milliliter 
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mm
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millimeter
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od
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right eye
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os
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left eye
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pc =
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after meals
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po =
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by mouth
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prn =
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as needed
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qh
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every hour
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q2h
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every two hours
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q3h =
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every 3 hours
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qid =
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four times a day
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  _

      s =

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without
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sc or sq or sub-q
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subcutaneously
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stat =
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immediately
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tid = 
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three times daily
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a DRUG is...
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chemical substance that produces a biological response in a living system.

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what governs th labeling, availability, and dispensation of all drugs. 
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FDA 

and

controlled substance act of 1971

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drugs can be classified by : (3)
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name

action

method of legal purchase

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the classifications of drug name:
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chemical 

generic

brand/trade name

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drugs that have similar ___ are grouped together into drug families ex analgesics and antihistamines
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chemical actions
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prescription dispensed by:
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pharmacist or MD

 

- non-prescription over the counter

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dosage forms: (7)
Definition

tablet

capsule 

patch

suppositories

inhalation

solution

suspension

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the way in which drugs affect the body :
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pharmacodynamics
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the way that drugs travel through the body:
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pharmacokinetics
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: the drug must be absorbed into the blood stream to be effective
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absorption
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: the drug travels through the bloodstream to the receptor site.
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distribution
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: the body alters the chemical composition
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metabolism 
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: removal of drug and bi-products
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excretion
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administration accuracies/rights: (6)
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right: 

patient

drug

amount

time

route

documentation

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Routes of drugs: (5)

 

Definition

orally

sublingual

topical

parenteral:

-subq

-intramuscular

-intravenous

intercavitary 

 

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Syringes can be made out of:
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glass/plastic
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3 parts of syringe
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tip

barrel

plunger

 

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in needle gauges, the larger the number...
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the smaller the diameter

 

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3 parts of the needle:
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hub

shaft

bevel

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For oral administration:

 

WASH hands

place drug in a cup or on towel without touching!

read label 3 times

check patient ID

explain

provide ?

and ?

Definition

water

chart

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Topical administration

 

wash hands 

put on gloves

read label 3 times

check ID

explain

apply ...?

?

Definition

amount of drug prescribed

chart

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Parenteral administration 

 

- __________ techniques

-standard ___________

Definition

aseptic techniques

standard precautions

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subcutaneous = ___ angle
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45 degrees
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intramuscular = ___ angle
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90 degrees
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things that affect patient response :

age- younger and older need ____

Definition
less
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things that affect patient response

 

weight- average doses are based on..

 

 

Definition
150 lb healthy adult
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Things that affect patient response:

 

Gender - women metabolize drugs...

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differently to men
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things that affect patient response- 

 

personal- patients react..

Definition
differently to drugs
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Other factors to consider that affect patient response:

 

(4)

Definition

allergenic reactions 

tolerance

dependence

drug interactions

 

Term

emergency procedures

 

- recognize

- never

- call

- call

- administer

Definition

recognize symptoms

never leave patient alone

call for help

call code if needed

administer oxygen and CPR

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Types of emergencies:

 

 

Definition

asthma attack

pulmonary edema

anaphylactic shock

cardiac arrest

 

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Document:

 

sensitivity ..

every medication taken should be ..

all details of administration of any med.

adverse...

Definition

to medication 

listed

reactions

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