NSAIDS
Opioids
Pharmacokinetics
MISC 1
MISC 2
100

Tinnitus is the major symptom of which syndrome 

Salicylism syndrome

100

what form does oxycodone come in?

oral, PO only 

100

drugs with a narrow therapeutic index have a _____ risk for toxicity 

higher, increased 

100

the half life of medications is useful in determining?

dosage intervals between drugs

100

This classification of drugs is based on the ability to treat a specific condition

Therapeutic classification

200

NSAIDs must be taken with?

food

200

a pt is receiving morphine and hydromorphone, what are they at risk of?

respiratory depression 

200

This route of drug administration usually requires a higher dose to be therapeutic 

oral

200

Fentanyl is more ______ than ibuprofen

potent 

200

Which non-opioid medication is appropriate to give in pt's w/ CKD 

Acetaminophen 

300

Ketorolac comes in all of these 4 routes 

IM, IV, oral, intranasal

300

Part 1: this is a common s/e of opiods

Part 2: this medication category is often given to alleviate the above s/e

1: constipation

2: stool softeners, laxatives

300

Part 1: If a pt is in renal failure, which Pharmacokinetic Process is altered?

Part 2: This puts the pt as risk for?

1: elimination 

2: drug toxicity 

300

The older the pt, what would happen to their creatinine? 

increased= renal insufficiency 

300

adjuvant analgesics are frequently used to treat this type of pain

neuropathic 

400

If children take aspirin, this syndrome may occur

reyes syndrome 
400

IV morphine should be administered over how many minutes? 

4-5

400

a pt with cirrhosis will have this Pharmacokinetic Process altered/diminished?

metabolism 

400

this type of CAM is difficult to use in patient who are cognitively impaired 

guided imagery 

400

why is a loading dose needed?

more rapidly builds plasma drug level to a therapeutic level, works faster

500

list 3 different medication class that are used for the treatment of migraines 

ergot alkaloids, NSAIDs, triptans 

500

this drug, if given with oxycodone will increase ones' risk of abuse 

hydromorphone or any other opioid 

500

Part 1: Oliguria is defined as?

Part 2: What Pharmacokinetic Process does oliguria effect?


1: decreased urine output, less than 30ml/hour

2: elimination b/c kidney function is not working properly


500

list 3 potential effects that can occur due to long term steroids

hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, fractures, delayed wound healing, increased risk for infections, weight gain

500

Methadone does not produce the same _______ as injectable opioids 

euphoria 

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