Pharmacology LPN Exam Questions
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olol Beta blocker, helps manage BP, chest pain, fast HR, heart failure
Metabolism drug cycle Medication is gradually transformed to a less active or inactive form, takes
place in the liver kidney and intestines. Also known as biotransformation
Nutriton and physical activity affect in medicine Poor diet may reduce therapeutic levels, food interactions, exercise can affect
metabolism and speed up absorption rate
Antagonist Drug that makes another drug less effective
Agonist Drug taken with another drug to be more effective synergism
Statin Antilipemic reduction of lipid levels in blood
Categorizing medications Curative, prophylatic, diagnostic, palliative, replacement , destructive
Patients with organ dysfunction Liver metabolism affected, kidney excretion affected
Drug resources Comprehensive resource and clinically based resources
FDA Food and drug administration, roots mid 1800, regulates drugs scientifically
research drugs before approval adverse affects reported to medwatch
Naming drugs Chemical name is the first name shows the mix of chemicals being studued,
brand name manufacturer assigns after drug clears phase 1 thru 3
, Categories of med that cause allergic reactions Antibiotic ie penicillin, iodine dyes vaccines anticonvulsant
Common drugs that may cause toxicity Digoxin, gentomicin,imipramine procoinamide valproic acid
Categories of medications of systems Cardiovascular,gastrointestinal , endocrine, immune, nervous and respiratory