PHARMA brainhub vol 1

Question 1

1kg to g

Answer 1

1000g

Question 2

1g to mg

Answer 2

1000mg

Question 3

1mg to g

Answer 3

0.001g (divided by 1000)

Question 4

1L to ml

Answer 4

1000ml

Question 5

1tsp to gtts

Answer 5

60gtts

Question 6

1tbsp to tsp

Answer 6

3tsp

Question 7

1oz to tsp

Answer 7

6tsp

Question 8

1 teacup to oz

Answer 8

6oz

Question 9

1glass/measuring cup to oz

Answer 9

8oz

Question 10

1gtts to ml

Answer 10

0.06ml

Question 11

1ml to gtts

Answer 11

15gtts

Question 12

1tsp to ml

Answer 12

5ml

Question 13

1tbsp to ml

Answer 13

15ml

Question 14

1oz to ml

Answer 14

30ml

Question 15

1 teacup to ml

Answer 15

30ml

Question 16

1glass/measuring cup to ml

Answer 16

240ml (2x =500)

Question 17

triple checks when giving med to PT

Answer 17

check when
-taking med from storage
-side by side with the order
-before giving to pt
(pt ID, typos, dose, doctor order)

Question 18

always assess pt after med administration

Answer 18

for meds that affect v/s, LOC, blood sugar, pain

Question 19

the reason for aspiration in SQ and IM

Answer 19

ensuring needle is not in BV

Question 20

don’t aspirate or massage SQ heparin/insulin because

Answer 20

they have anticoag properties that could damage tissues causing bleeding and bruise

Question 21

med administration method that prevent med from leaking out

Answer 21

Z-track method

Question 22

EPINEPHRINES

Answer 22

for anaphylaxis, a bronchodilator, a cardiac stimulant, vasoconstrictor for epistaxis

Question 23

IMMUNOSUPPRESANTS

Answer 23

it weakens immunes system to prevent autoimmunity and transplant rejection

Question 24

INSULINS

Answer 24

it lowers blood sugar for DM 1&2, for pt who can't tolerate oral hypoglys, GDM, DM coma through shots

Question 25

LAXATIVES

Answer 25

for constipation relief; softens poop

Question 26

LIPID-LOWERING AGENTS

Answer 26

it lowers cholesterol to prevent clogged arteries (strokes & heart attack)

Question 27

MIOTICS

Answer 27

contracts/shrinks pupils(iris) for glaucoma tx

Question 28

MYDRIATICS

Answer 28

it dilates pupil for eye exams and surgeries

Question 29

NSAID's

Answer 29

inhibits prostaglandins (pain, swelling, fever)

Question 30

ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS (metformin)

Answer 30

for type 2 DM if exercise ain't enough

Question 31

SEDATIVES/HYPNOTICS (valium)

Answer 31

it treats anxiety, insomnia, hypnotizes; it is addictive

Question 32

SULFONAMIDES

Answer 32

an old antibiotics and first line of drugs against bacterial infection

Question 33

THROMBOLYTICS

Answer 33

it dissolves clots in emergencies (strokes & heart attack)

Question 34

THYROID SUPPLEMENTS

Answer 34

supply thyroid hormone preventing wt. gain, cold intolerance, low energy (myxedema)

Question 35

VASOPRESSORS

Answer 35

it raises BP in shock or in emergency pt.'s severe hypotension

Question 36

ANTICHOLINERGICS (atropine sulfate)

Answer 36

blocks acth & the "rest-and-digest"(para); increasing HR

Question 37

-caine

Answer 37

local anesthesia

Question 38

-cillin -mycin -micin -oxacin

Answer 38

antibiotics

Question 39

-dine

Answer 39

antiulcer/ant secretory (H2 blockers)

Question 40

-done

Answer 40

opioid analgesic (painkiller)

Question 41

-ide

Answer 41

oral hypoglycemic

Question 42

-lam -pam

Answer 42

anti anxiety agents

Question 43

-mide -zide

Answer 43

diuretics

Question 44

-nium

Answer 44

neuromuscular blocking agents; given with atropine sulfate in surgery

Question 45

-olol

Answer 45

beta-blockers

Question 46

-pril

Answer 46

ace inhibitors

Question 47

-statin

Answer 47

antihyperlipidemic