Intro to Pharm
Definition is drug model
What is a prototype?
Pharmacologic classification of oral hypoglycemics that is similar to sulfonylureas
What are meglitinides?
Complete order for the prophylactic dose of aspirin to prevent MI or CVA
What is 81 mg PO Daily?
Drug of choice for “inducing labor”
What is oxytocin (Pitocin)?
Drug for asthma exacerbations
What is albuterol (Proventil)?
Schedules of a controlled substances
What are I (highest), II (high), III (moderate), IV (lower), & V (lowest)?
Drug with the priority nursing intervention is to turn the patient to the side because 50% of patients vomit after administration
What is glucagon?
Herbal interaction with tramadol (Ultram) that increases sedative effects
What is St. John’s wort?
Treatment for metabolic acidosis
What is sodium bicarbonate?
Prevention is done by using a spacer & rinsing the mouth
What is oral candidiasis?
Times medication reconciliation are done
What are admission, transfer to another facility or unit, & discharge?
Two herbals can cause additive hypoglycemia effects with some oral hypoglycemics
What are ginseng & garlic?
Treatment for opioid dependence
What is PO methadone management?
Severe adverse effect of oxytocin (Pitocin)
What is uterine rupture?
Contraindication to albuterol (Proventil)?
What is tachycardia?
Effects of medication errors (4 main points)
What are inc. cost, lengthen hospital stays, create self doubt & embarrassment, common cause of morbidity & preventable deaths in hospitals?
Three classifications of drug therapy for constipation
What are fiber supplements, stool softeners, & stimulant laxatives?
Three contraindications of COX1 and COX2 inhibitors
What are pregnancy, children with a virus, & bleeding disorders?
Antidote for magnesium sulfate
What is IV calcium gluconate?
Drug requires periodic lab testing & contains a narrow therapeutic index
What is theophylline (Theolair)?
Drug plasma level prior to the next dose of medication
What is a trough level?
Pharmacologic classifications of oral hypoglycemics (6 of them)
What are sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biguanides, thiazolidinediones (glitazones), alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, & gliptins?
Category of drugs that mask changes in LOC with head injury patients
What are opioids?
Indication for tocolytics
What is Preterm labor (delay labor up to 48 hrs, can help with neonatal lung maturity)?
Drug toxicity in children causes hallucinations & seizures
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?