Chap 1
most drugs are excreted by this
kidneys
who assigns the brand name to new drugs
the drug manufacturer
6 pounds is how many Kg
2.73
The required steps for proper medication identification
read the label on the container, check the integrity of the container, check the expiration date
the category of antibiotics that is ototoxic and nephrotoxic
Aminoglycpsides
Radiopaque contrast medium contain
barium or iodine
brand name of furosemide
lasix
Steroidal hormones are derived from this
What is cholesterol
which group of drugs are receptor blockers
antagonists
this government agency enforces the controlled substance act
DEA
How is 7:30am written in military time
0730
the size syringes used to fill the balloon of a 3ml catheter
5ml
An antimicrobial agent used to inhibit bacterial growth is called
bacteriostatic
The agent used to mark skin incisions
Dyes
how many nephons in the kidney
millions
This is considered the simplest form of hormones
What are amines
drug form used least in surgery
solids
drugs that are classed as C-I are considered
high abuse potential and no medicak use
0.25% expressed as a fraction as
.25/100
the length of a spinal needle
3 inches
The antibiotics that belong to the beta-lactam class are
PCN, cephalosporins and carbapenems
The pharmacologic agent used to delineate lymph nodes
Lymphazurin
which class of diuretics treat glaucoma
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Drugs that relieve symptoms of a condition but do not cure
What are palliative drugs
antidote to warfarin
K+
Which drug law established schedules of medications that have a potential for abuse
Controlled substances act
123.45678,
which number is in the tenths place
4
before medications are delivered into the sterile field, they must be identified by
scrub person and circulator
A surgical instrument that are improperly cleaned would be an example
exogenous source
The dye administered intravenously so it can be excreted by the kidneys to show damage to bladder or ureters
Indigo carmine
only diuretic administered from sterile back table
mannitol
Which gland is the master gland
what is the pituitary
bid means
twice a day
Which of these does not belong on the "do not use" list - U, QD, the trailing zero or the zero before the decimal point
the zero before the decimal point
what is the decimal form of 1/8
0.125
The first action by the ST when withdrawing from an inverted vial
draw air into the syringe
The antibiotic only used topically because it is too toxic for systemic use
Neomycin
This agent is used topically to perform a Schiller test
Lugol solution
primary concern for patients with low K+
cardiac arrest
generic name for decadron
what is dexamethasone
time between administration and first appearance of its effects
onset
This identifying number is required on every prescription by federal law
The national drug code
38 degrees Celsius is what in Fahrenheit
100.4
not one of the 5 rights, but still crucial
right documentation
The class of antibiotics classified into five generations
Cephalosporins
The contrast media approved for intrathecal use
Omnipaque - 240
this condition is commonly treated with potassium sparing diuretics
edema
sleepy, less alert, slow heart rate and reduced endurance are all symptoms of this
what is hypothyroidism
metabolism occurs in this organ
liver
A medication's generic name is
Never capitalized on a label
3 5/8 is an improper fraction
29/8
the hypodermic needle with the smallest lumen: 18, 21, 25, 27
27
The most common causative agent of SSI
Staph aureus
Staining agents are used surgically to
Identify abnormal cells
this condition is not a result of hypokalemia
increased intracranial pressure
which pancreatic hormone stimulates the liver to form glycogen
what is glucagon
three times a day is written this way on a prescription
q3h
Another name for nonprescription medications are
over the counter medications
1700 is in civilian time
5:00pm
Medication labels must contain
generic and trade names, strength of med, and the amount of medications
When a microorganism's DNA sequence is altered to prevent destruction by an agent - it has
Antibiotic resistance
Dyes can be administered by various methods except
ingested into the digestive system
which heart condition is tx with diuretics
chf
which concentration of epi is for topical use only
1:1000
this term means the purpose for giving a medication
indication
Drugs that have an accepted use in the surgical setting are in which schedule
C-II
25% of 50
12.5
A recapped bottle of saline is considered
unsterile
Eukaryotes are known as
a multicellular organism with a true nucleus
chemical agent used during a laser procedure of the cervix that smells like vinegar
Acetic acid
hctz is this class of diuretic
thiazide
Which hormone maintains hemostatic levels of na+ in the blood
aldosterone
a drug that enhances the effect of another drug
synergist
Which pregnancy categories are considered safe under FDA
A and B
surgeon card asks for 1:1:3 solution, the % of each ingredient is
20%, 20%, 60%
something not used for storing medications on the sterile table
open ampules
The person who discovered penicillin is
Alexander Fleming
The procedure uses methylene blue to verify patent tubes
Chromotubation
normal range for potassium
3.5-5.0 mEq/l
name three functions of a hormone
reproduction
respond to environmental changes
regulate chemical balance and volume