Week 6:
Help your nasal passages FLO with this nasal spray.
What is Flonase/Fluticasone Propionate
Known as the "Silent Killer" and is the medical term for high blood pressure
What is Hypertension?
Ibueprofen is considered an NSAID medication? T/F
What is True! It Reduces hormones that cause inflammation & pain in the body.
Is the medication Escitalopram/Lexapro considered to be an SSRI? T/F
True! It is typically used as an antidepressant in the treatment of major depressive disorder etc.
The acronym NDC
What is National Drug code
Dr. Al prescribed you this medication to help prevent gout crystals from forming in your joints.
What is Allopurinol/Zyloprim
Another name for Amiodarone
What is Pacerone ?
This drug administration is often chosen bc of its high level of bioavailability.
What is Intravenous (IV) ?
Medications ending -azepam treat this disorder.
What is Anxiety? (ex: Lorazepam/Ativan)
1fl oz =30ml, 1000ml=1L, 1gal= 4qts
1tsp=5ml, 1pt=480ml, 2.2lbs=1kg
All are considered to be:What is known conversions?
Symptoms of this medical issue include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down
What is GERD? (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
This medication LO -ERS the BP by relaxing blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard
What is amLOdipine / norvasc?
The acronym NASTY D can be used to describe the side effects of these types of medications
What are antibiotics? Nausea, Abdominal pain, Seizures, Throat closing, Yakking, Diarrhea
DrowZy, diZZy, and lightheaded are all side effects of this medication with even more Zzz sounds to put you to sleep
What is alpraZolam, (Z)Xanax
DEA form 106
What is: the form required by the DEA to fill out when there is serious drug loss/theft?
This Proton Pump Inhibitor has a lot of P's
What is Pantoprazole/Protonix
Class of meds that are predominantly used to manage abnormal <3 rhythms, and to protect the <3 from a second <3 attack after a first <3 attack.
What is a beta-blocker?
This disease is caused by a parasite that enters the body through a mosquito bite.
What is Malaria?
The condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.
What is hypothyroidism?
A Rx is written for Percocet 10/325mg. Directions read "1-2 tabs PO q4-6hr prn for pain". If the patient receives 120 tablets, calculate the days' supply.
What is: 10 days
Process: 2(tabs) X 6(hrs) = 12 then 120/12= 10
The medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile due to loss of tissue.
What is osteoperosis?
An abnormally rapid heartbeat that can be caused by many things
What is Tachychardia?
Often administered through an inhaler, it's the 14-letter term for a medication that opens up the airways.
What is bronchodilator?
Patients often complain about a "metallic taste in their mouth" as a side effect of this medication.
What is Metronidazole/Flagyl?
Physician orders 100g of 2% hydrocortisone cream. 1% & 2.5& are in stock, how much of each strength is needed to prepare the 2% cream?
What is: 67g of 2.5% and 33g of 1%
(I can write my process on the board :P )