Pharmacology Basics
This process describes how a drug moves through the body including absorption and excretion.
What is pharmacokinetics?
This branch of the autonomic nervous system is known as “fight or flight.”
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This condition is defined as inadequate tissue perfusion.
What is shock?
This medication class is used for immediate relief of asthma symptoms.
What are short-acting beta agonists?
This type of diuretic causes potassium retention.
What are potassium-sparing diuretics?
This term describes the time it takes for half of a drug to be eliminated from the body.
What is half-life?
Drugs that mimic the sympathetic nervous system are called this.
What are sympathomimetics?
This type of shock results from severe blood or fluid loss.
What is hypovolemic shock?
This step of asthma management requires no daily medication.
What is intermittent asthma (Step 1)?
This type of diuretic works in the loop of Henle.
What are loop diuretics?
A drug that slows bacterial growth instead of killing it is classified as this.
What is bacteriostatic?
The primary neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nervous system is this.
What is norepinephrine?
This type of shock is caused by overwhelming infection.
What is septic shock?
These medications are used long-term to control asthma symptoms.
What are long-acting beta agonists (LABAs)?
Statins are best taken at this time of day.
What is at night?
A culture is taken before antibiotics to determine this.
What is sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics?
This receptor increases heart rate and contractility when stimulated.
What are beta-1 receptors?
This type of shock occurs due to allergic reaction causing massive vasodilation.
What is anaphylactic shock?
This medication type reduces inflammation and is used in persistent asthma.
What are inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)?
This lipoprotein carries cholesterol away from peripheral tissues to the liver.
What is HDL?
A patient develops hives, wheezing, and hypotension after penicillin. This condition is occurring.
What is a hypersensitivity reaction?
This type of drug lowers blood pressure by blocking sympathetic stimulation.
What are adrenergic blockers (sympatholytics)?
These drugs are used to increase blood pressure in shock.
What are vasopressors?
Dust, smoke, and pollen are examples of these asthma triggers.
What are irritants/allergens?
This lipoprotein contributes to plaque buildup in arteries.
What is LDL?