Pharmacology Overview and Medication Effects
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Which of these are side effects of steroidal medications? (Select all that apply)

  • Bruising (correct)
  • Weight Gain (correct)
  • Nausea
  • Moon Face (correct)

    • What is the brand name for Cephalexin?

    Keflex

    What is Amoxicillin clavulanate commonly known as?

    Augmentin

    What does bacteriostatic mean?

    <p>Prevents the growth of bacteria, but does not kill bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medication is Clozapine?

    <p>Antipsychotic agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are anticonvulsant agents? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Carbamazepine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are forms of Estradiol? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Climara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Premarin contain?

    <p>Conjugated estrogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do CMS regulations pertain to?

    <p>Standards for resident care as a result of OBRA 87</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for individuals with hypertension.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Amantadine (Symmetrel) used for?

    <p>Influenza A treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat which condition?

    <p>Genital herpes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cidofovir (Vistide) used for?

    <p>To treat cytomegalovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Vidarabine (Vira A) classified as?

    <p>Ophthalmic agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diuretics tend to remove potassium from the body.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DUE stand for in the context of OBRA 90?

    <p>Drug Utilization Evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many liters are in 1 quart?

    <p>0.96 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of different Schedule II drugs allowed on a form 222?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does USP DI, Volume II provide?

    <p>Information to assist the pharmacist in counseling patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does USP DI, Volume I provide information about?

    <p>Labeled and unlabeled uses of medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does USP DI, Volume III contain?

    <p>State and federal requirements of medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cocaine is a Schedule II drug.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Digoxin (Lanoxin)?

    <p>A cardiac glycoside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Diltiazem commonly known as?

    <p>Cardizem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Verapamil used as?

    <p>Isoptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nifedipine also known as?

    <p>Procardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which environment should chemotherapy products be prepared?

    <p>Horizontal flow hood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ointment base is hydrous lanolin?

    <p>Water/oil emulsion base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Fluvastatin commonly known as?

    <p>Lescol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pravastatin commonly known as?

    <p>Pravachol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Simvastatin commonly known as?

    <p>Mevacor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these drugs are used to treat COPD? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Salmeterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Guaifenesin classified as?

    <p>An expectorant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CMS stand for?

    <p>Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trazodone is contraindicated for young men.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is aseptic technique used for?

    <p>Preparation of intravenous products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the synergistic effect in pharmacology?

    <p>When two or more drugs combine to provide a response greater than the sum of their individual effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cascara Sagrada used for?

    <p>As a laxative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by inventory in a pharmacy context?

    <p>Merchandise available for sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are included in home infusion therapies? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Antiinfective agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what multiples of what number should tablets or capsules be counted?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many milligrams are in 1 grain?

    <p>65 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does APAP stand for?

    <p>Acetaminophen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Zyban used for?

    <p>Smoking cessation aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Disulfiram will produce an adverse effect if alcohol is consumed during treatment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does horizontal refer to in a pharmacy context?

    <p>Front to back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which DAW code should be used if the physician authorizes the use of a generic drug but the patient requests the brand-name drug?

    <p>DAW Code 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Avandia commonly known as?

    <p>Rosiglitazone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pioglitazone commonly known as?

    <p>Actos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Glimepiride commonly known as?

    <p>Amaryl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should laminar flow hoods be done at the beginning of every shift?

    <p>Cleaned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Side Effects of Steroidal Medications

    • Common side effects include bruising, moon face, and weight gain.

    Antibiotics

    • Cephalexin is also known as Keflex.
    • Amoxicillin clavulanate is branded as Augmentin.

    Pharmacological Terminology

    • Bacteriostatic medications prevent bacterial growth without killing them.
    • Clozapine functions as an antipsychotic agent.
    • Anticonvulsant agents include Carbamazepine, Clonazepam, and Phenytoin.

    Hormonal Medications

    • Forms of estradiol include Climara, Estrace, and Estraderm.
    • Premarin contains conjugated estrogens.

    Regulatory Standards

    • CMS sets regulations for resident care based on OBRA 87.
    • DUE (Drug Utilization Evaluation) is mandated under OBRA 90.

    Medications and Conditions

    • Pseudoephedrine is contraindicated in individuals with hypertension.
    • Amantadine (Symmetrel) is used for influenza A treatment.
    • Acyclovir (Zovirax) treats genital herpes.
    • Cidofovir (Vistide) is utilized for cytomegalovirus treatment.
    • Vidarabine (Vira A) is an ophthalmic agent.

    Diuretics

    • Diuretics often lead to potassium depletion from the body.

    Measurements and Conversions

    • 1 quart equals approximately 0.96 liters.
    • 10 different Schedule II drugs can be listed on form 222.

    Pharmacist Resources

    • USP DI, Volume II aids pharmacists in patient counseling.
    • Drug Facts and Comparisons includes information on various drug types and monographs.

    Drug Classification

    • Cocaine is classified as a Schedule II drug; MAOIs and SSRIs should not be used together.
    • Digoxin (Lanoxin) is a cardiac glycoside.

    Pharmacological Nomenclature

    • Diltiazem is also known as Cortiazem.
    • Verapamil is branded as Isoptin.
    • Nifedipine is known as Procardia.

    Chemotherapy Handling

    • Chemotherapy products must be prepared in a horizontal flow hood.

    Ointment Bases

    • Hydrous lanolin is classified as a water/oil emulsion base.

    Statin Medications

    • Fluvastatin is referred to as Lescol.
    • Pravastatin is marketed as Pravachol.
    • Simvastatin is branded as Mevacor.

    Treatments for COPD

    • Common medications include Albuterol, Ipratropium bromide, and Salmeterol.
    • Guaifenesin acts as an expectorant.

    Organizational Overview

    • CMS replaced HCFA to improve care standards.

    Trazodone Contraindications

    • Trazodone is contraindicated for young men due to potential side effects.

    Aseptic Technique

    • Aseptic technique is crucial in the preparation of intravenous products.

    Pharmacodynamics

    • A synergistic effect occurs when combined drugs produce a response greater than their individual effects.

    Herbal Products

    • Cascara Sagrada is an herbal laxative.

    Inventory Management

    • Inventory refers to the merchandise available for sale.

    Home Infusion Therapies

    • Includes pain management, chemotherapy, and antiinfective agents.

    Counting Medications

    • Tablets or capsules should be counted in multiples of five using a spatula.

    Drug Activity

    • 1 grain equals approximately 65 mg.
    • APAP (acetaminophen) possesses both analgesic and antipyretic properties.

    Smoking Cessation

    • Zyban is a medication used to aid smoking cessation.

    Disulfiram Use

    • Disulfiram can cause adverse reactions if alcohol is consumed during treatment.

    Terminology

    • Horizontal refers to a front-to-back orientation.
    • DAW code 2 is used when a patient requests a brand name drug that is authorized by the physician as a generic.

    Antidiabetic Medications

    • Avandia is the generic name for rosiglitazone.
    • Pioglitazone is marketed as Actos.
    • Glimepiride is also known as Amaryl.

    HVAC Maintenance

    • Laminar flow hoods must be cleaned at the start of each shift.

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    This quiz explores pharmacological terminology, common medications, and their side effects. Topics include steroidal and hormonal medications, antibiotics, and regulatory standards in medication usage. Test your knowledge on how these medications impact health and their specific applications.

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