Drug Classifications
Name a common brand name for a decongestant.
Sudafed/Sudafed PE
Define Adjunct
An adjunct is a medication we can add to reduce or prevent specific adverse effects
Double or Nothin!
Who helped establish the first public hospital and hospital pharmacy in America?
Benjamin Franklin helped establish the first public hospital and hospital pharmacy in America.
True or False: 1mL = 1cc
True
Cardiac Output (CO)=Heart Rate * Stroke Volume
Define Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease is a condition of too little dopamine.
How many stages are there in general anesthesia?
Name them.
There are four stages in general anesthesia.
Stage 1:Analgesia
Stage 2:Excitement
Stage 3:Surgical Anesthesia
Stage 4: Medullary Anesthesia
Double or Nothin!
What pharmacist invented Dr.Pepper and when?
Dr.Pepper was invented by pharmacist Charles Alderton in 1885.
Name the most common weights we use in the metric system.
-kilogram
-gram
-milligram
-microgram
List the primary function of ACE inhibitors.
ACE Inhibitors block the action of ACE, stopping the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Name the common active ingredients in Allergy/Cold medicines.
-Antihistamines
-Decongestants
-Antitussives
-Expectorants
Local anesthetics block pain signals by_____________
inhibiting sodium channels
Double or Nothin!
True or False
The Dx symbol may have originated from the Eye of Horus, an Egyptian symbol that was thought to have healing powers.
FALSE
The RX symbol may have originated from the Eye of Horus, an Egyptian symbol that was thought to have healing powers.
True or False:
The formula method is also known as the desired-over-factor method.
FALSE!!
It's also known as the desired-over-have method
What are the kidneys primary functions?
1.Filtration
2.Reabsorption
3.Active Secretion
True or False.
Asthma is a condition of bronchoconstriction and mucus.
FALSE
Asthma is a condition of bronchoconstriction and INFLAMMATION
The 3 ester types are_______
1.Procaine
2.Tetracaine
3.Chloroprocaine
What state became the pioneer state in mandating pharmacist licenses?
In 1804 Louisiana became the pioneer state in mandating pharmacist licenses.
What are the two other names for the Dimensional Analysis Method?
1.Unit-Factor Method
2.Factor Label Method
Name the primary functions of the CV system.
1. Transporting & distributing nutrients and oxygen to tissues.
2.Removing waste and products of metabolism
3.Maintaining homeostasis
Name the 3 of the major antidepressive classes.
1.Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
2.Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
3. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Adding epinephrine to local anesthesia may do what?
Adding epinephrine to local anesthesia may increase the duration of action.
What well known political figure in history worked as a pharmacy apprentice before becoming a printer, scientist, and one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S.?
Benjamin Franklin worked as a pharmacy apprentice before becoming a printer, scientist, and one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S.
Use the formula method to solve the following problem. You have 30 seconds!
The physician orders a dose of 1500mg of Amoxicillin but the liquid on hand is 300mg per 2mL. How many mL OF Amoxicillin should the pt be taking?
D=1500mg H=300mg Q=2mL
1500mg/300mg=2mg * 2mL=4mL
4mL is the correct amount
List the sites of action (IN THE CORRECT ORDEE) for the following
-Loop Diuretics
-Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
-Osmotic Diuretics
-Thiazide Diuretics
-Osmotic Diuretics (PCT/Proximal Convoluted Tubules)
-Loop Diuretics (Loop of Henle)
-Thiazide Diuretics (DCT/Distal Convoluted Tubules)
-Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (Collecting Ducts)