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Who is the person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs?
Who is the person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs?
- Physician
- Pharmacist (correct)
- Nurse
- Radiologist
The name given to a drug manufactured by a specific company is the:
The name given to a drug manufactured by a specific company is the:
- Trade (brand) name (correct)
- Nonproprietary name
- Chemical name
- Generic name
A drug that relieves pain without causing a loss of consciousness is a(n):
A drug that relieves pain without causing a loss of consciousness is a(n):
- Sedative
- Analgesic (correct)
- Anesthetic
- Hypnotic
The following is true of a schedule II drug:
The following is true of a schedule II drug:
What class of drug is Benadryl?
What class of drug is Benadryl?
In case of emergency, a patient would be treated with the following arrhythmia drug:
In case of emergency, a patient would be treated with the following arrhythmia drug:
It is recommended that this medication used for type II diabetes be temporarily discontinued before the use of radiographic contrast agents:
It is recommended that this medication used for type II diabetes be temporarily discontinued before the use of radiographic contrast agents:
This agent used to treat anemia may transiently affect magnetic resonance diagnostic imaging studies for up to 3 months after the last dose:
This agent used to treat anemia may transiently affect magnetic resonance diagnostic imaging studies for up to 3 months after the last dose:
Which of the following reverses respiratory depression associated with opioids?
Which of the following reverses respiratory depression associated with opioids?
Which of the following is classified as a general anesthetic?
Which of the following is classified as a general anesthetic?
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Study Notes
Pharmacology Key Definitions
- A pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for preparing and dispensing medications.
- Trade (brand) name refers to the proprietary name assigned to a drug by a manufacturer, distinguishing it from generic and chemical names.
- An analgesic is a medication that alleviates pain without inducing unconsciousness, unlike sedatives or anesthetics.
Drug Scheduling and Classification
- A schedule II drug is characterized by having a currently accepted medical use, despite a high potential for abuse.
- Benadryl belongs to the class of antihistamines, used to alleviate allergy symptoms.
Emergency Medications
- In an emergency situation, treatment for arrhythmias may include adenosine or cardiazem, indicating a potential dual approach (both a and b).
Diabetic Medications and Imaging Procedures
- Metformin, a common medication for type II diabetes, is recommended to be paused before using radiographic contrast agents to avoid complications.
Anemia and Diagnostic Imaging
- Ferumoxytol is a treatment for anemia; it can interfere with MRI diagnostics for up to three months following administration.
Opioid Overdose Treatment
- Naloxone is the antidote used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, providing crucial support in overdose situations.
General Anesthetics
- Propofol is classified as a general anesthetic, utilized widely in surgical settings for its rapid effects.
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