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Define: systemic

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Affecting the body as a whole
Pg: 644

Bloodstream as a whole

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Define: Absorption

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The movement of a drug into the bloodstream. The rate of absorption depends on many factors, including the route of administration.

Tissue and body fluids.

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Define: Side effect

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A secondary, typically undesirable effect of a drug or medical treatment.

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Define: Half-life

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The amount of time it takes for half a dose of medication to be metabolized and excreted from the body.

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What is the official name of a drug?

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Trade name

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What “name” represents the exact drug formula?

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The chemical name

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What factors affect drug dosage?

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Age, the presence of other drugs and liver disease.

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What are the requirements of pediatric dosing compared to adult dosing?

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Weight and age must be carefully calculated. Needs to be more exact. Start will small doses and increase over time. mL per kg.

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What are the most frequently used routes for giving meds?

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Oral and Parenteral

Parenteral route: drugs by injections.
Mucous membrane absorption: mouth, throat, nose, eyes, rectum, vagina and respiratory tracts.
Oral route:
Topical absorption: application to the skin, eyes & ears. Ointments, creams, lotions & aerosols.

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What are the elements of information contained on a prescription order?

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Superscription: pt. name and address, date, Rx.
Inscription: main part, name of drug, dosage, form, strength.
Subscription: directions for the pharmacist, size of each dose, amount dispensed, form of drug order.
Signature: directions for the patient. Sig how,when, and what quantities.
Refill information: number of time refill allowed.
Physicians signature: manual signature and DEA registration number.

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What are the most serious adverse reactions to PCN ?

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Hypersensitivity anaphylaxis characterized by hives, angiedema, laryngealedema, or shock.

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What are some examples of schedule 1 drugs?

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Heroin
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) 
Marijuana 
Quaalude (methaqualone) 
Peyote ( mescaline) 
PCP (phencyclidine) 
Ecstasy
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What primary organ metabolizes drugs?

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The liver

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Define : prophylactic meds

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Prevents the occurrence of a condition
Example: vaccines prevent the occurrence of specific infectious diseases.
Pg: 639

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What is the DEA job?

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Drug enforcement administration is responsible for controlling narcotics, investigating the illegal sale of dangerous substances and preventing drug abuse through public education.

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What is the FDA job?

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The food and drug administration regulates the development and sale of all prescriptions and OTC drugs.

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What is the generic name for Benadryl?

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Diphenhydramine ; it is a antihistamine.

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What is the action of cortisone ?

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Action: reduce inflammation
Classification: anti-inflammatory agent
A.K.A: prednisone

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What is the action of cephalexin ?

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Action: kill or inhibit growth of microorganism
Classification: antibiotic
A.K.A: keflex

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What is the action of Dyazide?

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Action: inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys; promote excretion of excess fluid in the body.
Classification: diuretic

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What is the action of keflex?

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Action: kill or inhibit growth of microorganism.
Classification: antibiotic
A.K.A: cephalexin

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What is the action of codeine?

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Action: lessen the sensory function of the brain, block pain receptors.
Classification: analgesics

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What is the action of Norvasc?

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Action: block nerve impulses that cause arteries to constrict; slow the heart rate, reducing its contractility; restrict the hormone aldosterone in the blood.
Classification: anti hypertensive agents.
A.K.A: amlodipine

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What is the names and classification of Lidocaine (xylocaine)?

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Classification: anesthetics
Action: produce insensibility to pain or the sensation of pain; block nerve impulses to the brain, resulting in unconsciousness; dilate pupils; lower blood pressure; reduce respiratory and pulse rates.
Example: local: lidocaine (xylocaine), procaine (Novacaine).

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What are the names and classification of warfarin?
Classification: anticoagulant Action: delay or block clotting of blood. Example: warfarin sodium (Coumadin) Primary uses: treat blood clots
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What is ASA? Name the classification? Action? And examples?
Aspirin Classification: analgesic Action: lessen the sensory function of the brain; block pain receptors Examples: aspirin, Tylenol, oxycodone (OxyContin)
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What is APAP? What is the classification, action, examples?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Classification: analgesics Action: lessen sensory function of the brain; block pain receptors. Example: OTC narcotics: aspirin, Tylenol. Narcotic: oxycodone (OxyContin)
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Analgesic | Action? Example? Primary use? General rise effects?
Action: lessen the sensory function of the brain, block pain receptors. Examples: nonnarcotic: aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol) Narcotic: oxycodone (OxyContin) Primary use: relieve pain General side effects: nonnarcotic: liver and kidney disorders, GI disorders. Narcotic: suppression of vital signs, agitation, blurred vision, confusion.
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Oral hypoglycemics agents | Action? Examples? Primary use? General side effects?
Action: reduce blood glucose level by increasing insulin production and/or reducing target cells resistance to insulin, or by delaying glucose absorption. Examples: acarbose (Precose) Primary use: manage diabetes mellitus type 2. General side effects: GI irritation, vertigo, hypersentitivity, fatigue.
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Diuretics | Actions? Examples? Primary uses? General side effects?
Action: inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys; promote excretion of excess fluid in the body. Examples: Hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide), furosemide (Lasix), Primary use: increase urinary output; lower blood pressure. General side effects: dehydration, muscle weakness, fatigue, gout, hyperglycimia.
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Define: Local
Restricted to one spot or part, not General Pg.644
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Define: Diagnostic
Helps to determine the cause of a particular health problem Example : injecting antigen serum for allergy testing. (Terminology describing drug uses pg. 639)
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Define: Potentiation
A form of synergism in which the effect of one drug is enhanced by the presence of another drug. Example: two drugs have different actions, but one increases the effect of another. (Terms related to drug interactions pg. 645)
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Define: Replacement
Provides the patient with a substance needed to maintain health. Example: insulin for patients with diabetes (Terminology describing drug uses pg. 639)
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Define: Antagonism
The action if one drug diminishes the effect or shortens the duration of action of another drug. (Related to drug interactions pg. 645)
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Define: Synergism
A drug enhances the intensity or prolongs the action of another drug. Example: can have a positive affect as when two different antibiotics are used to treat an infection. Or a negative affect when two drugs lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Terms related to drug interactions pg. 645)
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Define: Palliative
Indicates that the drug does not cure but provides relief from pain or symptoms related to the disorder. Example: the use of antihistamine for allergy symptoms or narcotics for pain relief. (Terminology describing drug uses pg. 639)
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Define: Therapeutic
Treats a disorder and cures it. Example: Antibiotics cure bacterial meningitis infections. (Terminology describing drug uses pg. 639)
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Analgesic
Block pain receptors
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Anesthetics
Block nerve impulses
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Antibiotics
Kill microorganism
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Antidepressant
Treat depression
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Antihistamines
Counteract effects of histamine by blocking action in tissues.
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Antipuretic
Relieve itching
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Diuretics
Inhibit reabsorption.
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Anticoagulants
Block or delay blood clots
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Antifungals
Slow fungus growth
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Anti hypertensive
Reduce and control blood pressure
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Hypoglycemic
Reduce blood glucose Manage type 2 diabetes Example of drug: acarbose (Precose)
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Lidocaine (xylocaine) is a
Anesthetic block nerve impulses to brain

Medical Prescription Abbreviations (3 decks)

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