- Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Antacids MOA - Answer neutralize stomach acids + promote gastric mucosal defense mechanisms by stimulating secretion of mucus, prostaglandins, + bicarbonate Antacids effects - Answer reduce pain associated w/ acid-related disorders Antacids Indications - Answer peptic ulcer, gastritis, gastric hyperacidity, mild GERD Antacids: Aluminum Salts - Answer lowers phosphate levels in CRF pts has constipating effects = often used w/ magnesium Antacids: Aluminum Salts...

What is the mechanism of action for anticoagulants? - Answer Inhibit the action or formation of clotting factors NOTE: no effect on a blood clot that is already formed What are the indications for anticoagulants? (6) - Answer - MI - Unstable angina - Atrial fibrillation - Artificial heart valves - Conditions with slowed blood flow - Prolonged periods of immobility What is the mechanism of action for heparin? - Answer Binds to antithrombin III and inactivates th...

stage 1 hypertension - Answer 140/90 - 159/99 stage 2 hypertension - Answer 160/100- 179/109 stage 3 hypertension - Answer 180/110 or higher subclassifications of antihypertensive drugs - Answer Antihypertensive drugs: Adrenergic drugs (BBs): . -b receptor blockers (peripheral) -Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors -Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) -Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) Diuretics All of the above except diuretics have ...

Epinephrine's trade name - Answer Adrenalin Classifications of epinephrine (3) - Answer sympathomimetic, inotrope, vasoactive adrenergic Epinephrine's mechanism of action (4) - Answer Alpha, Beta1, Beta2 receptor agonist Drug effects of epinephrine (5) - Answer Increased HR, increased BP, bronchodilation, VC, reduced effects of histamine and inflammatory mediators Routes for epinephrine administration (6) - Answer Parenteral (IV, SC, IM), intracard...

What is Pharmacokinetics? - Answer What the body does to the drug. What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - Answer absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion What is pharmaceutics? - Answer Dosage form design and it's dissolution after administration What is pharmacodynamics? - Answer What the drug does to the body - drug receptor relationships What is the fastest absorbed dosage form? - Answer Liquids What is the slowest absorbed dosage f...

What is the difference between generic and trade name? - Answer -The generic name identifies the active ingredient of a medication -A trade name is a unique name chosen by the drug's manufacturer What is the difference between a side effect and adverse effect? - Answer -Side effects are generally expected and less concerning (ex. nausea) -Adverse effects are unexpected and may pose a significant health risk First year review: - Answer What is ADPIE? Acronym that repr...

Adrenergic agonists - Answer Mimic or potentiate the effects of the sympathetic nervous system -Norepinephrine -Epinephrine -Dopamine = Catecholamines Adrenergic Receptors - Answer Located throughout the body Are receptors for the sympathetic neurotransmitters Alpha-adrenergic receptors Beta-adrenergic receptors Dopaminergic receptors: respond only to dopamine Direct acting adrenergic agonists - Answer epinephrine and norepinephrine; Directly stimulates adren...

Pharmacology - Answer The study of the science of drugs Pharmacotherapeutics - Answer The clinical use of drugs to prevent and treat disease Generic vs Trade name - Answer Trade name is the brand and generic name is the drug Controlled drugs and substances act - Answer Provides requirements for the control and sale of narcotics, controlled drugs, and substances of misuse What are the phases of drug activity? - Answer 1) Pharmaceutical phase 2) Pharmacok...

The study of drugs - Answer Pharmacology The clinical uses of drugs to prevent and treat disease - Answer Pharmacotherapeutics Assess Diagnose Plan Intervene Evaluate (monitor) - Answer Nursing process Chemical composition - Answer Chemical name Commonly known, less expensive drug - Answer Generic name Patented, belongs to company - Answer Trade name Group of drugs with similar properties - Answer Classification Natural drugs sou...

pharmacotherapeutics - Answer Administration of drugs for the purpose of prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of signs and symptoms of disease, or relief of symptoms to improve quality of life Therapeutic Classification - Answer What the drug does clinically: understanding the action of one therapeutic classification helps to understand drugs in same therapeutic class, example anti-anginas’ Pharmacologic Classification - Answer how drug works at molecular level exampl...