Mid-Term Flashcards

1
Q

Propoxyphene (Darvon)

A

Pain med

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2
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

A

Allergy relief

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3
Q

Ibuprofen (Motrin)

A

Pain med, opioids

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4
Q

Meperidine (Demerol)

A

Pain med, opioids

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5
Q

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

A

Pain med, reduce fever nNONopioids

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6
Q

Morphine sulfate

A

Extended time release tablets, opioids

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7
Q

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

A

Ibuprofen, aspirin, naxoroxen

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8
Q

Combinations of opioids drugs

A

Opioids/acetaminophen combinations are used for pain and tension

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9
Q

Insulin

A

Lowers blood glucose level-injectable

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10
Q

Heparin

A

Decreases the clotting of blood-anticoagulant

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11
Q

Hypoglycemic

A

Lowers blood glucose level-oral

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12
Q

Anti hypertensives

A

Lower blood pressure

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13
Q

Nitroglycerin

A

Rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream

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14
Q

Dysphagic

A

Unable unable to swallow effector

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15
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Cardiotonic

A

Slow and strengthen the heart

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16
Q

Precautions of calcium channel blockers-4

A
  • reduces heart rate
  • reduced blood pressure
  • relieve chest pain
17
Q

Anti-histamine mess

3

A

Diphenhydramine (benadryl)

Clemanstine (atavistic)

Loratadine (Claritin)

18
Q

Salicylate

A

Chemicals found in plants and are major ingredients in aspirin and pain relieving meds

19
Q

Precautions for salicylate (ASA) aspirin

A
  • check for allergies
  • don’t take if you are bleeding or have a bleeding disorder
  • daily use of tobacco and alcohol may cause stomach disorder
20
Q

Things that effect blood glucose

A

-sugar, dietary habits

Give orange juice or crackers

21
Q

What determines the amount of insulin someone gets

A

Age and weight

22
Q

Precautions for insulin

A

-Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar
Also call hypoglycemia

  • low blood sugar=unconsciousness
  • when giving-subcutaneous/stomach
23
Q

Absorption

A

Movement of drug from outside of the body to the blood stream

24
Q

Distribution

A

The delivery of a drug to the appropriate site after absorption

25
Q

Excretion

A

Removal of drugs from the body

>occurs in the GI TRACT, kidney, lungs