Pharmacology 1
The term "drug" includes food or dietary supplements
True or False
False
Prescriptions can be dispensed for procedures ex. massage therapy
True or False
True
Which of the following routes of drug administration has immediate onset?
a. Intradermal
b. Subcutaneous
c. Intramuscular
d. Intravenous
intravenous (IV)
Approximately how long after a corticosteroid injection should you avoid the affected area?
a. 24
b. 48
c. 72
d. 84
Avoid injection site for 72-hours
drugs that relax smooth muscle within blood vessel walls, causing them to dilate and allows blood to flow more easily are called:
vasodilators
__________is the study of drug effects and their mechanism of action. In other words, the interaction between a drug molecule and the receptor.
pharmacotherapy
Over-the-counter drugs (OTCs) are considered safe and effective for use by general public without prescription.
True or False
True
Medications that are used to reduce fevers are called:
antipyretics
What's a treatment modification to help alleviate the medication effects of Drowsiness/Sedation?
•promote alertness at end of session with stimulating techniques
Clients with a history of angina attacks may have this medication with them in oral spray, sublingual powder, and sublingual tablets.
Nitroglycerin - This helps dilate blood vessels and restore blood flow to the heart and works quickly to stop an angina attack already started.
undesirable but predictable reactions of taking a drug that is usually not harmful and may not require a discontinuation are termed:__________
side effects
The time required for the body to reduce a drug's concentration by 50% is called ___________
analgesics
Diabetes medications are used to lower what?
blood glucose levels
Antiarrhythmics are also known as cardiac dysrhythmia drugs, used to treat heart rhythm disorders resulting from irregular electrical activity of the heart. Ex. Procan, Rythmol. What are heart rhythm disorders also known as?
dysrhythmias
Harmful effects of drugs and include medication errors, allergic reactions and overdoses are termed___________
Adverse Events (AEs)
which is the most commonly utilized route to administer drugs?
oral
What are 2 massage modifications that be done to avoid the medication side effects of heartburn
•Massage 3 hours or more after a meal
•Massage semi-reclined or seated
abnormally low blood glucose levels is called _____________ or an insulin reaction, and is associated with type 1 diabetes, and the injection of too much prescribed insulin, late or skipped meals, overexertion or physical activity.
hypoglycemia
Alpha & Beta Blockers, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE) all treat which type of disorders?
Cardiovascular (ex. hypertension)
An adaptive state due to repeated drug administration is termed __________
dependence
Topical application of drug product through skin or mucous membrane (that then enters the cardiovascular system) is termed:________________
transdermal
___________are a class of steroid hormones used to reduce inflammation and pain. Also used to manage autoimmune and allergic disorders and to reduce tissue and organ transplantation rejection. Ex. Prednisone
Corticosteroids
These types of medication are used to prevent blood clot (thrombus) formation to maintain open blood vessels. They are commonly known as blood thinners. Ex. Coumadin, Heparin
Anticoagulants
This type of medication is used to relieve or prevent symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and other types of allergy.
antihistamines