pharm and nursing practice 2

Question 1

form a large group of prescription and otc meds used to reduce the hyperacidity of the stomach

Answer 1

acid controlling drugs

Question 2

what are the types of acid controlling drug

Answer 2

neutralizing agents
H2 receptor antagonists
PPIs

Question 3

agents used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting

Answer 3

antiemetics

Question 4

what are the types of antiemetics

Answer 4

anticholinergic
antihistamines
antidopaminergics
serotonin blockers
prokinetic agents
tatrahydrocannabinol

Question 5

class of medication is prescribed for the treatment of a cough

Answer 5

antitussives

Question 6

usually treated with expectorant and mucolytics

Answer 6

productive coughs

Question 7

treated with antitussives

Answer 7

dry coughs

Question 8

prescribed to decrease the intensity and frequency of the cough without obstructing the elimination of trqcheobroncial phlegm

Answer 8

antitussives

Question 9

what are the types of antitussives

Answer 9

opioid
nonopioids

Question 10

liquefy mucus by stimulating the secretion of natural lubricants from glands withing the rep tract

Answer 10

expectorant

Question 11

meds used to relieve upper airway congestion, primarily nasal, which is caused by swollen mucous membranes irritated by conditions such as allergic rhinitis

Answer 11

decongestants

Question 12

what are the types of decongestants

Answer 12

sympathomimetics
topical corticosteroids

Question 13

are specific preparations prescribed to reduce the stickiness and viscosity of pulmonary secretions

Answer 13

mucolytics

Question 14

are used to treat and variety of disorder that result in an increase in capillary permeability, constriction of smooth muscle, and increased resp secretions

Answer 14

antihistamines

Question 15

exert their anti inflammatory action on the resp passageway by suppressing airway inflammation, thereby reducing swelling within the bronchioles, as well as by decreasing mucus production

Answer 15

corticosteroids

Question 16

are used in the treatment of airway obstruction diseases like asthma. these agents relax the smooth muscles of the tracheobronchial tree, causing dilation

Answer 16

bronchodilators

Question 17

what are the general types of bronchodilators

Answer 17

mast cell stabilizers
leukotrine receptor antagonists
phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors
monoclonal antibody antiasthmatic

Question 18

are used to treat and variety of forms of pathogenic organisms capable of infecting the body. developed to destroy organisms or groups of organisms depending on the agents specific chemical nature and action and the nature of the organism

Answer 18

antimicrobial agents

Question 19

what are the types of antibiotics

Answer 19

penicillins
natural Penicillins
aminopenicillins
extended spectrum penicillins
penicillinase resistant penicillins
cephalosporins
aminoglycosides
quinolones
macrolides
tetracycline
semisynthetic tetracycline
sulphonamides
carbapenemes

Question 20

act by inhibiting the virus from replicating, and with the assistance of the body normal immune system, destruction can then occur

Answer 20

antiviral agents

Question 21

treat can either be monotherapy or combo therapy using first line agents or second line agents

Answer 21

antitubercular agents

Question 23

are used in the treatment of pathogenic fungal disease, both systemic and local.

Answer 23

antifungal agents

Question 24

these agents are prescribed for the treatment of malaria. agents are most effective when the malaria parasite is in its nonreproductive stage

Answer 24

antimalarial agents

Question 25

agents are used for the treatment of infections caused by worms,.

Answer 25

anthelmintic agents

Question 26

may be applied locally for cleansing the skin and mm. inhibit microbial growth and at high concentration may kill microbes

Answer 26

antiseptic agents

Question 27

agents that are applied to nonanimate objects, usually destroy microorganisms

Answer 27

disinfectant agents

Question 28

drugs or substances that increase the production and excretion of urine by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and water from the nephron filtrate

Answer 28

diuretics

Question 29

what are the types of diuretics

Answer 29

carbonized anhydrase inhibitors potent loop diuretic osmotic potassium sparing thiazide and thiazide like diuretics

Question 30

act by stimulating cholinergic receptors in the bladder, resulting in contraction of the bladder smooth muscle and micturition

Answer 30

smooth muscle stimulants

Question 31

compex chemical nutrients present in many foods and required in sm amounts by the body to facilitate metabolic processes.

Answer 31

vitamins

Question 32

are essential in trace amounts for normal metabolic processes. usually obtained from a balanced diet

Answer 32

minerals

Question 34

what are the classifications of water soluble vitamins

Answer 34

B1 B2 B3 B6 B9 B12

Question 35

what are the classifications of fat soluble vitamins

Answer 35

A D K

Question 36

required to support carbs, protein, and dat metabolism and to facilitate the entry of these substances into cells

Answer 36

insulin

Question 37

what are the types of insulin

Answer 37

rapid acting short acting intermediate acting long acting

Question 38

what are the types of oral antihyperglycemic agents

Answer 38

insulin secretagogues meglitinide biguanide a glucosidase inhibitors thiazolidinediones dipeptidly peptidase 4 inhibitors