Pharmacology Flashcards
(102 cards)
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pharmacodynamics is the relationship between what 2 things
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how the drug effects the body
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pharmacokinetics is the relationship between what 2 things
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how the body effects the drug
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allergic reaction type 1 has a quick or slow onset?
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immediate reaction (within minutes to an hour)
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is a high therapeutic index safe
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yes, the bigger the number the “more room for error” and the safer the drug
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where are most drugs metabolized
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liver
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where are most drugs excreted
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kidney
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do adrenergic drugs have sympathetic or parasympathetic effects
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sympathetic
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do cholinergic drugs have sympathetic or parasympathetic effects
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parasympathetic
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what is a key side effect for patients on anti-hypertensive drugs
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risk for orthostatic hypotension if you sit them up too quickly
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name the suffix and function of this drug: beta blocker
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-olol
-decreases cardiac output by slowing down the heartbeat and decreasing the force of the contraction
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how much epinephrine is okay for patients on beta blockers (specifically non selective)
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0.04mg or 2 carts
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name the suffix and function of this drug class: diuretics
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-ide
-blocks sodium re-uptake causing more water to be excreted from the body
-FIRST LINE
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name the suffix and function of this drug class: calcium channel blockers
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-pine
-ihibits calcium from entering cells
-GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA
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name the suffix and function of this drug class: ACE
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-pril
-inhibits the production of angiotensin II which narrows blood vessels
-DRY COUGH
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name the suffix and function of this drug class: ARB
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-tan
-blocks function of angiotensin II
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what 2 agents are used for congestive heart failure
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digoxin and spironalactone
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what 3 agents are used for anti-arrythmia
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beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and lidocaine
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what is the treatable INR range
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less than 3
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what are the 3 anticoagulants
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aspirin, warfarin, and clopidogrel
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NSAIDs have what 3 properties
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antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic
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what unwanted side effects do cox-1 inhibitor medications pose
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gastric ulceration and renal toxicity
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what body organ do antipyretics effects
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the hypothalamus
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brand name of ibuprofen
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advil and motrin
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brand name of acetaminophen
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tylenol
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brand name of naproxen
aleve
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what properties does acetaminophen or tylenol not have
anti-inflammatory and blood coagulation effects
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what are common opioid side effects
euphoria, sleep, respiratory depression, constipation, miosis,
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what is naloxone or narcan used for
treat opioid overdoses
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what is the most common opioid used in dentistry
codeine
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list contraindications for nitrous oxide
copd, pregnancy, cystic fibrosis infections, emotional illness, and history of substance abuse
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what color is the nitrous oxide tank
blue
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bactericidal agents do what to the bacteria as compared to bacteriostatic agents
bactericidal agents kill the bacteria and bactericidal agents inhibit the bacterial growth
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in pregnancy what antibiotic can you use and what should you avoid
you can use amoxicillin, but you should avoid ciprofloxacin and tetracycline
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what antibiotics are bactericidal
penicillin, metronidazole, and cephalosporin
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what is the first and second line antibiotic of choice
first is amoxicillin and second is clindamycin
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what side effects to clindamycin and macrolide drugs have
gi cramps and nausea
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what drug is arestin
minocycline HCL
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what drug is periostat
doxycylcine capsules
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when should tetracycline drugs not be prescribed
to children under 9 years of age, pregnant women, or nursing mothers
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what 2 things inhibit tetracycline absorprtion
antacids and milk
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what is the brand name of cephalexin and what drug is it similar to
keflex; similar in side effects and affect to penicillin agents so do not prescribe this drug if the patient is allergic to penicillin
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what is the most common and effective antibiotic to treat periodontal disease
metronidazole
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what side effects do metronidazole pose
metallic taste and black hairy tongue
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what is more difficult to treat, a virus or bacteria
virus
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what is acyclovir used to treat and what is its brand name
zovirax and it is used to treat HSV1, HSV2, epstein barr virus, and shingles
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what is the brand name of docosanol and what is it used to treat
abreva and cold sores
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what is the brand name of zidovudine and what virus is it used to treat
AZT/retrovir and it is used to treat HIV
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what patients are more likely to get thrush
immunocompromised patients
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what 2 agents (brand and generic) are used to treat thrush
nystatin (mycostatin) and fluconazole (diflucan)
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what drugs are used to treat tuberculosis
isoniazid (INH), rifampin (rifadin), and pyrazinamide
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does a positive purified protein derivative TB test mean you have active TB
no, it just means you have been exposed at some point in your life
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what 2 neurotransmitters are in low levels in people with depression
norepinephrine and seratonin
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name 3 most common SSRIs brand and generic
fluoxetine (prozac)
citalopram (celexa)
sertraline (zoloft)
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name the brand and generic of the most common tricyclic antidepressant. what in dentistry is contraindicated in patients taking this medication. (hint: Local anesthesia)
amitriptyline (elavil); epinephrine is contraindicated
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what is the brand and generic of the most common MAOs antidepressant
phenelzine (nardil)
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what is the brand and generic of the most common NDRIs
bupropion (wellbutrin)
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most common oral side effect for patients taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety agents
xerostomia
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what medications are in the anti-psychotic class
chlorpromazine (thoracine) and clozapine (clozaril)a pine magazine for the crazies
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what drugs are in the benzodiazepines anti-anxiety drug class
diazepam (valium), lorazepam (ativan), and alprazolam (xanax)the lamb is anxious
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what drugs are in the hypnotics class
zolpidem (ambien) and eszopiclone (lunesta)
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what anti-anxiety agents are most common in dentistry due to their short onset of action and half life
valium, ativan, and xanax
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what are the 3 anticonvulsive agents to treat seizures and which one can cause gingival enlargement
phenytoin (dilantin), phenobrabital, and carbamazepine (tegretrol).phenytoin has gingival enlargement side effects
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what common substances used in abuse are depressants
alcohol and opioids
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what common substances used in abuse or stimulants
amphetamines, cocaine, and nicotine
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what common substance used in abuse are hallucinates
marijuana and LSD
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if a patient has used cocaine in the past 24 hours what should be avoided in dentistry (hint: local anesthesia)
epinephrine because they are both vasoconstrictors
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benzodiazepines increase which calming neurotransmitter
GABA
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name brand and generic of antihistamine drugs and what are their common side effects
diphenydramine (benadryl) and loratadine (claritin). these cause drowsiness and xerostomia.
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corticosteroid drugs brand and generic name (2)
fluticasone (flonase) and hydrocortisone cream
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what medication is used for preventing organ transplant rejection. What is it's red flag?
cyclosporin (sandimmune)gingival enlargement!!!
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what are corticosteroids used for
decrease inflammation, allergic reactions, and to treat autoimmune disorders such as Addison's disease.
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what are corticosteroid medications brand and generic and what are their side effects
prednisone (deltasone), meythlprednisone (medrol)SE: increase risk for infections, peptic ulcers, delays in healing, and osteoporosis end in -asone, put ice on your injury to reduce inflammation
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what are corticosteroid medications brand and generic and what are their side effects
prednisone (deltasone), meythlprednisone (medrol)SE: increase risk for infections, peptic ulcers, delays in healing, and osteoporosis end in -asone, put ice on your injury to reduce inflammation
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is symlin a natural or man made hormone
man made hormone used for type 1 diabetes
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what medications are used to treat type 2 diabetes
biguanides aka metformin and meglitinides aka repaglinide
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what are key concerns for type 2 diabetic patients
hypoglycemia, poor wound healing, weight gain, and infections including periodontal diseases
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Do you want a high level of HDL or LDL
HDL
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what are the anti-hyperlipidemic drugs
rosuvastatin (crestor), atorvastatin (lipitor), simvastatin (zocor), lovastatin (mevacor), and cholestyramine (questran)
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what juice should antihyperlipidemic drugs not be taken with
grapefruit juice
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hypothyroidism in children is called ____ and in adults is called____
cretinism, myxedema
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levothyroxine or synthroid is used to treat
hypothyroidism
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propylthioracil (PTU) and methimazole (tapazole) are drugs that require you to be cautious when using epinephrine in your local anesthetic. They are used to treat what condition
hyperthyroidism
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inhalers used for acute asthma attacks
ventolin and proventil
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inhalers used for long term prevention of asthma attacks
salmaterol
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major side effects of inhaled corticosteroids
xerostomia and oral candidiasis
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what inhaler is used for COPD
atrovent
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what are the different categories of laxatives
bulk producing agents, lubricants, stool softeners, and stimulate laxatives
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metamucil is what kind of laxative
bulk producing
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docusate is what kind of laxative
stool softener
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docusate and senna is what kind of laxative
stimulate laxative
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h2 receptor antagonist drugs are used for what condition
dyspepsia and healing of NSAID ulcers
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what are the common h2 receptor antagonist medications
ranitidine, cimetidine, and famotidine
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what are the common PPI medications and what are they used for
omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole and they are used for acid reflux, dyspepsia, GERD, and h.pylori infections
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loperamide is used for what
diarrhea
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antacid side effects
halitosis, xerostomia, and taste alteration
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epi is added for what purpose
bleeding control
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MRD of epi for healthy patients is
0.2mg
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MRD of epi for cardio involved patients
0.04mg
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articaine is metabolized where
in the blood (artery)
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prilocaine is metabolized where
in the lungs and kindeys (priority)
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categroy x for pregnancy is safe or no
absolutely not
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best trimester to treat a pregnant patient
second
