Pharmacology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pharmacology definitions Exam PREP [100% Correct Answers] Pharmacology *Ans* the study of drug and their action on the body therapeutics *Ans* the study of drugs used to treat, cure, or prevent disease pharmacotherapy *Ans* pharmacology and therapeutics combined. concept: disease management Respiratory Care pharmacology *Ans* application of pharmacology to cardiopulmonary disease and critical care. the study of drug, their origins, properties, interactions with living organisms. Drug ...

Latest Pharmacology Drugs Flashcards with 100% Correct Answers Nexium *Ans* Generic Name: esomeprazol Classification: proton pump inhibitor Uses: treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid. Side Effects: dizziness, confusion;fast or uneven heart rate;jerking muscle movements; ADULT DOSE:20 mg or 40 mg esomeprazole given once daily by intravenous injection Lipitor *Ans* Generic Name: ATORVASTATIN Classification: HMG-COA...

USMLE STEP 1 Pharmacology Exam with 100% Correct Answers What are the major functions of the α1 receptor? Increase vascular smooth muscle contraction, increase pupillary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis), increase intestinal and bladder sphincter muscle contraction What are the major functions of the α2 receptor? Decrease sympathetic outflow, decrease insulin release, decrease lipolysis, increase platelet aggregation, decrease aqueous humor production What are the major functio...

GI Pharmacology Exam Elaboration with 100% Correct Answers H2 Blockers *Ans* Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine H2 Blockers: Mechanism; (Reversible or Irreversible?) block of histamine H2 receptors ---> ? *Ans* Reversible block of histamine H2 receptors ---> Decreased H+ secretion by parietal cells. H2 Blockers: Clinical Use *Ans* Peptic ulcer, gastritis, mild esophageal reflux What are the toxic effects of Cimetidine? *Ans* Potent inhibitor of P-450; Antiandrogenic ...

Introduction to Pharmacology4.0: Exam with 100% Correct Answers A nurse is preparing to teach a client how to take care of a newly created colostomy. The nurse should identify that which of the following factors can decrease the client's ability to learn? (Select all that apply.) -Impaired cognitive level -language barrier -discomfort -repetition of teaching -unreadiness to learn *Ans* ANS: -impaired cognitive level -language barrier -discomfort -unreadiness to learn A nurse i...

Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Questions with 100% Verified Answers A patient has liver and kidney disease. He is given a medication with a half-life of 30 hours. What is the expected duration of this medication? A.increase. B.decrease. C.remain unchanged. D.dissipate. *Ans* A A nurse is to administer a dose of furosemide (Lasix). The nurse is aware that Lasix is the ________ for the drug. • A.generic name B.chemical name C.nonproprietary name D.brand name *Ans* D When assessin...

HOSA Pharmacology Final Exam Review [100% Correct Answers] FDA (food and drug administration) *Ans* -approve new drugs to be sold in the US -process New Drug Applications (NDA) -regulate package inserts -regulate drug advertising -issue recalls -federal agency DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) *Ans* -federal agency -enforce the CSA ( controlled substances act) -track controlled substances manufactured and sold -investigates all violations involving controlled substances -set the DEA S...

Latest Pharmacology Exam 1 - Multiple Choice Exam with 100% correct Answers 1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology *Ans* C 2. The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as A. side effect B. adverse effect C. drug allergy D. contraindication E. antagonism *Ans* D 3. An unusual or unexpected drug reaction...

Latest Pharmacology Exam 1 - Multiple Choice Exam with 100% correct Answers 1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology *Ans* C 2. The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as A. side effect B. adverse effect C. drug allergy D. contraindication E. antagonism *Ans* D 3. An unusual or unexpected drug reaction...

Latest Pharmacology Exam 1 - Multiple Choice Exam with 100% correct Answers 1. The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion is known as A. pharmacotherapeutics B. pharmacodynamics C. pharmacokinetics D. pharmacy E. posology *Ans* C 2. The medical situation when a particular drug should not be administered is referred to as A. side effect B. adverse effect C. drug allergy D. contraindication E. antagonism *Ans* D 3. An unusual or unexpected drug reaction...