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What is the primary focus of pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of pharmacology?
- The effects of chemicals on ecosystems.
- The study of substances interacting with living systems through chemical processes. (correct)
- The mechanical actions of drugs in the body.
- The use of substances to diagnose diseases.
A drug that binds to a receptor and prevents the binding of other molecules is known as what?
A drug that binds to a receptor and prevents the binding of other molecules is known as what?
- Agonist
- Antagonist (correct)
- Inverse Agonist
- Partial agonist
Which characteristic is crucial for a drug to interact chemically with a receptor?
Which characteristic is crucial for a drug to interact chemically with a receptor?
- Appropriate size, electrical charge, shape, and atomic composition (correct)
- High concentration in the bloodstream
- Ability to dissolve in water
- Rapid elimination from the body
Following oral administration, a drug undergoes partial metabolism before entering systemic circulation. What is this process called?
Following oral administration, a drug undergoes partial metabolism before entering systemic circulation. What is this process called?
A medication administered via which route typically bypasses first-pass elimination?
A medication administered via which route typically bypasses first-pass elimination?
What is the definition of half-life in the context of drug elimination?
What is the definition of half-life in the context of drug elimination?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the parasympathetic nervous system?
Activation of Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors typically results in which physiological effect?
Activation of Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors typically results in which physiological effect?
Which effect is most likely associated with the administration of a drug that blocks H1 receptors?
Which effect is most likely associated with the administration of a drug that blocks H1 receptors?
Which of the following is a clinical application especially associated with first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a clinical application especially associated with first-generation antihistamines?
Ranitidine and cimetidine are used for the clinical application of relief from which of the following conditions?
Ranitidine and cimetidine are used for the clinical application of relief from which of the following conditions?
Which of the following mechanisms describes how ranitidine and cimetidine reduce acid secretion?
Which of the following mechanisms describes how ranitidine and cimetidine reduce acid secretion?
What is the primary mechanism of action for omeprazole and esomeprazole in treating gastroesophageal conditions?
What is the primary mechanism of action for omeprazole and esomeprazole in treating gastroesophageal conditions?
What best describes how bismuth subsalicylate works to treat gastrointestinal issues?
What best describes how bismuth subsalicylate works to treat gastrointestinal issues?
How do bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium and methylcellulose primarily function?
How do bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium and methylcellulose primarily function?
Loperamide is contraindicated to use in patients exhibiting which of the following symptoms?
Loperamide is contraindicated to use in patients exhibiting which of the following symptoms?
Ondansetron is typically prescribed to manage emesis that is the after effect of which of the following?
Ondansetron is typically prescribed to manage emesis that is the after effect of which of the following?
Promethazine, an antiemetic, acts through which primary mechanism to prevent nausea and vomiting?
Promethazine, an antiemetic, acts through which primary mechanism to prevent nausea and vomiting?
Which medication, used for motion sickness, primarily acts as a cholinergic receptor antagonist?
Which medication, used for motion sickness, primarily acts as a cholinergic receptor antagonist?
Which of the following is a common effect associated with non-selective NSAIDs?
Which of the following is a common effect associated with non-selective NSAIDs?
What is the maximum daily dosage of ibuprofen that IDMTs are typically limited to prescribing?
What is the maximum daily dosage of ibuprofen that IDMTs are typically limited to prescribing?
Which of the following statements best describes a key consideration regarding aspirin?
Which of the following statements best describes a key consideration regarding aspirin?
Which neurotransmitter does Tizanidine, a spasmolytic drug, affect as it treats muscle spasticity
Which neurotransmitter does Tizanidine, a spasmolytic drug, affect as it treats muscle spasticity
An overdose of acetaminophen has potential to significantly damage which organ?
An overdose of acetaminophen has potential to significantly damage which organ?
Which classification is most accurate when describing Morphine, when discussing mechanism of action?
Which classification is most accurate when describing Morphine, when discussing mechanism of action?
What key adverse effect would Naloxone reverse in a patient who has overdosed?
What key adverse effect would Naloxone reverse in a patient who has overdosed?
Metabolic disorders and immune response are tied to which major action?
Metabolic disorders and immune response are tied to which major action?
Which of the following instructions best apply to medication administration when using corticosteroids?
Which of the following instructions best apply to medication administration when using corticosteroids?
What side effect is possible if someone abruptly stops taking corticosteroids after long term use?
What side effect is possible if someone abruptly stops taking corticosteroids after long term use?
Name the inflammatory lung disorder that is a clinical application of using corticosteroids.
Name the inflammatory lung disorder that is a clinical application of using corticosteroids.
Which best describes the function for beta-blockers as a cardiac medication?
Which best describes the function for beta-blockers as a cardiac medication?
Which term accurately describes bacteria that are typically classified with three layers and a thin cell wall?
Which term accurately describes bacteria that are typically classified with three layers and a thin cell wall?
Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial growth? What is used to disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial growth? What is used to disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Greatest effect on gram-positive bacteria and also some gram-negative bacteria typically describes which basic?
Greatest effect on gram-positive bacteria and also some gram-negative bacteria typically describes which basic?
Which statement best describes the characteristics of an Anitstaphylococcal Pencillin?
Which statement best describes the characteristics of an Anitstaphylococcal Pencillin?
When considering a non-generic type of amoxicillin, what best describes how it is used effectively on UTI, sinusitis, and otitis conditions?
When considering a non-generic type of amoxicillin, what best describes how it is used effectively on UTI, sinusitis, and otitis conditions?
If a patient has a reaction to a specific penicillin, how would you expect a reaction to other penicillins to present?
If a patient has a reaction to a specific penicillin, how would you expect a reaction to other penicillins to present?
If an initial antibiotic has limited effect against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (except P. aeruginosa and Proteus), what mechanism would that be classified as?
If an initial antibiotic has limited effect against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria (except P. aeruginosa and Proteus), what mechanism would that be classified as?
What would be the best option to use in the case of a patient not being able to take penicillin for syphilis?
What would be the best option to use in the case of a patient not being able to take penicillin for syphilis?
Which of the following methods would best assist treating a virus?
Which of the following methods would best assist treating a virus?
When working in pharmacy what medications are identified to have use strict regulatory accountability?
When working in pharmacy what medications are identified to have use strict regulatory accountability?
Under medication distribution requirements what form is critical to be annotated and present for patients?
Under medication distribution requirements what form is critical to be annotated and present for patients?
In a deployed setting, what actions will be enacted if the setting doesn't match regulation prescription protocols?
In a deployed setting, what actions will be enacted if the setting doesn't match regulation prescription protocols?
What is the primary goal of medical pharmacology?
What is the primary goal of medical pharmacology?
If a drug binds to a receptor and activates it, what is the term for this type of drug?
If a drug binds to a receptor and activates it, what is the term for this type of drug?
Which type of molecule are most receptors made of?
Which type of molecule are most receptors made of?
Why must a receptor site be selective for a drug to interact effectively?
Why must a receptor site be selective for a drug to interact effectively?
Aspirin's mechanism of action involves a strong, irreversible bond. How does the body terminate its effect?
Aspirin's mechanism of action involves a strong, irreversible bond. How does the body terminate its effect?
Which of the following barriers must a drug cross to be absorbed into the blood?
Which of the following barriers must a drug cross to be absorbed into the blood?
Which of the following administration routes typically leads to the highest bioavailability of a drug?
Which of the following administration routes typically leads to the highest bioavailability of a drug?
Which of the following processes primarily contributes to drug elimination?
Which of the following processes primarily contributes to drug elimination?
The parasympathetic nervous system primarily uses which neurotransmitter to exert its effects?
The parasympathetic nervous system primarily uses which neurotransmitter to exert its effects?
What physiological response typically results from sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
What physiological response typically results from sympathetic nervous system stimulation?
What is the primary mechanism of action for first-generation antihistamines in treating allergic reactions?
What is the primary mechanism of action for first-generation antihistamines in treating allergic reactions?
Why second-generation antihistamines typically cause less drowsiness compared to first-generation antihistamines?
Why second-generation antihistamines typically cause less drowsiness compared to first-generation antihistamines?
Ranitidine and cimetidine alleviate heartburn by targeting which specific receptors?
Ranitidine and cimetidine alleviate heartburn by targeting which specific receptors?
How do omeprazole and esomeprazole reduce gastric acid secretion?
How do omeprazole and esomeprazole reduce gastric acid secretion?
Bismuth subsalicylate's mechanism of action in treating gastrointestinal issues includes doing which of the following?
Bismuth subsalicylate's mechanism of action in treating gastrointestinal issues includes doing which of the following?
How do bulk forming laxatives, such as psyllium and methylcellulose, work in the body?
How do bulk forming laxatives, such as psyllium and methylcellulose, work in the body?
Loperamide should be used with caution or avoided entirely in patients exhibiting which of the following?
Loperamide should be used with caution or avoided entirely in patients exhibiting which of the following?
What is the mechanism of action of Ondansetron?
What is the mechanism of action of Ondansetron?
Promethazine's antiemetic effect results mainly from the inhibition of which receptors?
Promethazine's antiemetic effect results mainly from the inhibition of which receptors?
Scopolamine, used for motion sickness, works by acting on which type of receptors?
Scopolamine, used for motion sickness, works by acting on which type of receptors?
Which mechanism is responsible for the common adverse effects associated with non-selective NSAIDs?
Which mechanism is responsible for the common adverse effects associated with non-selective NSAIDs?
An IDMT wanting to prescribe ibuprofen to a patient must adhere to which maximum daily dosage?
An IDMT wanting to prescribe ibuprofen to a patient must adhere to which maximum daily dosage?
What consideration is applied when administering aspirin due to its key characteristics?
What consideration is applied when administering aspirin due to its key characteristics?
Tizanidine is a spasmolytic drug used to treat muscle spasticity by affecting which neurotransmitter?
Tizanidine is a spasmolytic drug used to treat muscle spasticity by affecting which neurotransmitter?
Which primary organ is most at risk of significant damage following an acetaminophen overdose?
Which primary organ is most at risk of significant damage following an acetaminophen overdose?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for morphine's analgesic effects?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for morphine's analgesic effects?
Respiratory depression resulting from a morphine overdose is primarily reversed by which of the following medications?
Respiratory depression resulting from a morphine overdose is primarily reversed by which of the following medications?
What are two main effects that Corticosteroids have effects on?
What are two main effects that Corticosteroids have effects on?
What is the best method during administering corticosteroids?
What is the best method during administering corticosteroids?
When discontinuing corticosteroids, what actions should be taken?
When discontinuing corticosteroids, what actions should be taken?
Corticosteriods are indicated for asthma, but what other condition applies?
Corticosteriods are indicated for asthma, but what other condition applies?
Beta-blockers are prescribed for cardiac conditions, but how do they work?
Beta-blockers are prescribed for cardiac conditions, but how do they work?
Most Gram-negative bacteria have, how many cell layers?
Most Gram-negative bacteria have, how many cell layers?
Certain Antibiotics are designed to prevent further growth of bacteria which mechanism best describes that function?
Certain Antibiotics are designed to prevent further growth of bacteria which mechanism best describes that function?
Basic pencillin (penicillin G, penicillin V) is classified as?
Basic pencillin (penicillin G, penicillin V) is classified as?
What does MSSA and MRSA mean when discussing Anti-staphyloccoal Penicillins?
What does MSSA and MRSA mean when discussing Anti-staphyloccoal Penicillins?
Amoxocillin is classified in what general classification?
Amoxocillin is classified in what general classification?
If one penicillin causes a sensitizing reaction for a patient, will all penicillins cause a cross-sensitizing reaction?
If one penicillin causes a sensitizing reaction for a patient, will all penicillins cause a cross-sensitizing reaction?
Nitrofurantoin is classified as what type of bacteria coverage?
Nitrofurantoin is classified as what type of bacteria coverage?
What antibiotic best assists when administering to a patient for the resolution of syphilis when allergies to penicillin exist?
What antibiotic best assists when administering to a patient for the resolution of syphilis when allergies to penicillin exist?
Which of the following is a key principle in pharmacology regarding substance toxicity?
Which of the following is a key principle in pharmacology regarding substance toxicity?
What best describes the mechanism by which drugs classified as 'agonists' produce a therapeutic effect?
What best describes the mechanism by which drugs classified as 'agonists' produce a therapeutic effect?
A drug is designed to affect a specific receptor subtype. What factor ensures that the drug interacts most effectively with its intended receptor?
A drug is designed to affect a specific receptor subtype. What factor ensures that the drug interacts most effectively with its intended receptor?
For a drug that binds with weak bonds, what is true about the termination of its action?
For a drug that binds with weak bonds, what is true about the termination of its action?
What role does 'first-pass elimination' play in determining the amount of drug that reaches systemic circulation?
What role does 'first-pass elimination' play in determining the amount of drug that reaches systemic circulation?
What is a crucial aspect to consider, regarding drug bioavailability, when administering medications through different routes?
What is a crucial aspect to consider, regarding drug bioavailability, when administering medications through different routes?
The hepatic route of drug elimination accomplishes what action?
The hepatic route of drug elimination accomplishes what action?
During sympathetic nervous system activation (fight or flight), which physiological response would occur?
During sympathetic nervous system activation (fight or flight), which physiological response would occur?
How does the activation of alpha-2 receptors in the vasculature primarily function?
How does the activation of alpha-2 receptors in the vasculature primarily function?
Beta-1 receptors primarily affect which key location?
Beta-1 receptors primarily affect which key location?
First-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine are a common source for allergic disorder relief, what is a key adverse affect?
First-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine are a common source for allergic disorder relief, what is a key adverse affect?
H2 receptor antagonists like ranitidine are prescribed for acid relief in GERD, but what rare adverse effect must you consider?
H2 receptor antagonists like ranitidine are prescribed for acid relief in GERD, but what rare adverse effect must you consider?
What action best describes Bismuth subsalicylate’s multifaceted approach to treating gastrointestinal issues?
What action best describes Bismuth subsalicylate’s multifaceted approach to treating gastrointestinal issues?
The nonprescription medication, Loperamide, has what specific caution(s)?
The nonprescription medication, Loperamide, has what specific caution(s)?
While ondansetron is effective in relieving emesis, what is a common side effect patients might experience?
While ondansetron is effective in relieving emesis, what is a common side effect patients might experience?
Scopolamine is indicated for motion sickness, but what mechanism is in effect towards it's intended use?
Scopolamine is indicated for motion sickness, but what mechanism is in effect towards it's intended use?
A patient taking ibuprofen regularly reports experiencing tinnitus and dizziness. What specific adverse effect warrants immediate evaluation?
A patient taking ibuprofen regularly reports experiencing tinnitus and dizziness. What specific adverse effect warrants immediate evaluation?
What key consideration is listed for patients taking aspirin?
What key consideration is listed for patients taking aspirin?
What key indicator should be considered when prescribing acetaminophen for analgesia?
What key indicator should be considered when prescribing acetaminophen for analgesia?
One serious factor that occurs with abruptly ceasing corticosteroid usage can lead to which situation?
One serious factor that occurs with abruptly ceasing corticosteroid usage can lead to which situation?
Flashcards
What is Pharmacology?
What is Pharmacology?
Study of substances interacting with living systems through chemical processes.
What is Medical Pharmacology?
What is Medical Pharmacology?
The science of substances used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.
What is Toxicology?
What is Toxicology?
Branch of pharmacology dealing with the undesirable effects of chemicals on living systems.
What is a drug?
What is a drug?
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What are receptors?
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What is a Drug Agonist?
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What is a Drug Antagonist?
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What is absorption?
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What is bioavailability?
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What are two major routes of drug elimination?
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What is half-life?
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What is the autonomic nervous system?
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What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system?
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What is the function for alpha-1 receptors?
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What is the mechanism of action for Antihistamines?
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What are common first generation antihistamines?
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What are some Second generation Antihistamines?
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What is the mechanism of action of H2 Blockers?
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What is the clinical application of H2 blockers?
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What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
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what is the clinical application for bismuth subsaliycalate?
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What is the mechanism of action of stimulant laxatives?
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What is the clinical application for loperamide?
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What is the mechanism of action for ondansetron?
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What is the clinical application for promethazine?
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What is the mechanism of action for non-selective COX inhibitors?
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What are skeletal muscle relaxants used to treat?
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What is the mechanism of action for acetaminophen?
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What is the clinical application of morphine?
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Study Notes
- Unit 3 focuses on Pharmacology.
- The unit covers Pharmacologic Principles, Accountability and Maintenance, Commonly Used Medications, Perform Inventories, Maintain AF 579, and Prescribing and Dispensing Criteria.
Enabling Learning Objectives
- Drugs on the IDMT formulary can be differentiated by class, mechanism of action, common side effects, and appropriate usage based on patient presentation.
- Medication bioavailability can be applied to different patient scenarios.
- The unit describes how drug receptor interactions occur.
- The effects of drugs on the autonomic nervous system are covered.
- The effects of drugs on different receptor times in the body can be identified.
- Different bacteria types can be differentiated.
- Information can be derived on the accountability, maintenance, and inventory of medications.
- Instructions on how to properly maintain an AF 579 are provided.
- Information can be inferred on the dispensing and prescribing criteria for medications.
- Learn how to apply medication routes and bioavailability to different patient scenarios.
Pharmacology Basics
- Pharmacology consists of the study of substances interacting with living systems through chemical processes.
- This is done especially through binding to regulatory molecules, activating or inhibiting normal body processes.
- Medical Pharmacology is the science of substances preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.
- Toxicology is a branch of pharmacology, dealing with chemicals' undesirable effects on living systems, from cells to ecosystems.
- All substances can be toxic under certain circumstances.
- Chemicals in botanicals are not different from chemicals in manufactured drugs, except for impurity proportions.
- Any substance is harmful if taken in the wrong dosage.
- "The dose makes the poison" - Paracelsus (1493-1541).
Drug Basics
- A drug is any substance changing biologic function through its chemical actions.
- Drugs can be activators or inhibitors on target biologic molecules termed receptors.
- A drug agonist acts as an activator by binding to and activating a receptor.
- Agonists can be full agonists, partial agonists, or inverse agonists.
- A drug antagonist acts as an inhibitor, binding to a receptor to compete with and prevent binding by other molecules.
- Antagonists may be competitive and reversible or irreversible.
- Receptors control pharmacologic events leading to observed drug effects.
- Most receptors are proteins including regulatory proteins(neurotransmitters, hormones), enzymes, transport proteins (Na+/K+-ATPase), and structural proteins.
- The receptor site must be selective to bind to a particular drug.
- Drugs must have the appropriate size, electrical charge, shape, and atomic composition for chemical interaction with a receptor.
Drug-Receptor Interaction
- Upon binding, the receptor must change its function to alter the biologic system.
- Termination of drug action: -- Weak bonds lead to dissociation of drug from receptor with time.
- Strong, irreversible bonds require destroying the drug-receptor complex through metabolism (e.g., aspirin).
- Drugs must be absorbed into the blood from the administration site and distributed to the target site.
- Drugs cross intestinal walls, capillary walls, and the blood-brain barrier to reach the target site.
- Bioavailability is the amount of drug that reaches the systemic circulation.
- Bioavailability depends on extent of intestinal wall absorption, and first-pass elimination.
- First-pass elimination occurs after the drug enters the bloodstream of the liver, and gets partially metabolized, thus lowers bioavailability.
Drug Administration and Bioavailability
- IV route: 100% bioavailability and the most rapid onset.
- IM/SC: 75 to 100% bioavailability.
- Oral: 5 to 100% bioavailability, but significant first-pass effect.
- Rectal: 30 to 100% bioavailability, less first-pass effect.
- Transdermal: 80 to 100, very slow absorption, no first-pass effect, but prolonged duration of action.
- Inhalation: 5 to 100, rapid onset.
- Two major drug elimination routes exist: -- Liver: clearance via biotransformation of parent drug to metabolites. -- Kidneys: clearance of unchanged drug.
- Half-life is the time required to change the amount of drug in the body by one-half during elimination.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- The autonomic nervous system is concerned with life-necessary functions performed without conscious thought, such as cardiac output, blood flow, and digestion.
- Composed of two divisions: Parasympathetic (rest and digest) and Sympathetic (fight or flight).
- The parasympathetic nervous system is divided in inhibit (rest and digest) functions.
- Parasympathetic nerve fiber: cholinergic fibers.
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- Neurotransmitter: acetylcholine (ACh).
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- Nerve receptor: cholinergic receptors.
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- Example cholinergic effects: Constrict pupils & bronchioles, defecation, urination, bradycardia, salivation, sweating, lacrimation, etc.
- The sympathetic nervous system stimulates (fight or flight effects).
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- Neurotransmitter: norepinephrine and epinephrine.
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- Nerve fiber & receptor type: adrenergic.
- Adrenergic nerve receptors include α1,α2, β1,β2.
- Example adrenergic effects: Dilate pupils & bronchioles, constrict blood vessels, accelerate the heart, increase sweating, salivation & strength, etc.
- Main function for alpha receptors: -- Alpha-1 (α₁): Arterial and venous vasoconstriction. -- Alpha-2 (α₂): Inhibition of sympathetic tone on vasculature (ie. relaxes arteries and veins).
- Main location and function for beta receptors: -- Beta-1 (β₁):
- -- Heart: increases heart rate and contractility.
- -- Kidney: increases renin. -- Beta-2 (β₂):
- -- Works on smooth muscle & cardiac muscle.
- -- Heart: increases heart rate & contractility.
- -- Lungs: bronchiolar smooth muscle.
Commonly Used Medications
- CNS: central nervous system.
- CV: cardiovascular.
- EENT: ears, eyes, nose, throat.
- GI: gastrointestinal.
- GU: genitourinary.
- Resp: respiratory.
- MSK: musculoskeletal.
- Heme: hematology.
- Includes medications for the eye, skin, renal, metabolic, and generic (trade) medications.
Antihistamines - Pharmacology
- Histamine: Neurotransmitter and mediator of allergic reactions.
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- Active in inflammatory and immune responses.
- Histamine Mechanism of Action: -- CNS: stimulant of sensory nerve endings. -- CV: increases heart rate, vasodilator, increases capillary permeability. -- Resp: smooth muscle bronchoconstriction. -- GI: smooth muscle contraction, powerful stimulant of gastric acid.
- Histamine Receptor locations: -- H₁: found in the endothelium, smooth muscle cells and nerve endings. -- H2: found in gastric parietal cells.
- Examples: diphenhydramine, promethazine, meclizine, loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine.
- Clinical Applications: Allergic reactions, motion sickness.
- Mechanism of Action: Block H₁ receptors.
- First-generation antihistamines have strong sedative effects and a higher likelihood to block autonomic receptors. -- Used for allergic reactions and to treat motion sickness. -- Diphenhydramine, promethazine, and meclizine are first-generation drugs.
- Second-generation antihistamines are less sedative because there is less distribution to the CNS.
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- Used for allergic reactions.
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- Loratadine, cetirizine, and fexofenadine are Second generation antihistamines.
- Antihistamine Adverse Effects: -- Excessive Sedation for CNS effects or anticholinergic effects. -- Clinical effectiveness of a second-generation antihistamine may diminish over time, and switching to a drug in the same class may restore clinical effectiveness.
- Azelastine Clinical Application: Seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, vasomotor rhinitis. -- It is a H₁-receptor antagonist, inhibiting histamine actions of the nasal mucosa. -- Adverse Effects: Headaches, somnolence, bitter taste in the GI.
- Olopatadine Clinical Application: Allergic eye symptoms. -- It is a H₁-receptor antagonist that inhibits histamine actions of conjunctival epithelial cells. -- Adverse Effects include headache, stinging/burning eyes, foreign body sensation, dry eyes and pharyngitis.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Drugs
- Ranitidine & Cimetidine are H2 blockers used for gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease.
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- Blocks H₂ receptors on gastric parietal cells, suppressing basal and meal-stimulated acid secretion (hydrochloric acid), and inhibits 60-70% of 24-hour acid secretion.
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- Adverse Effects (most are rare): Includes CNS malaise & vertigo; Heme pancytopenia; Other anaphylaxis, angioedema.
- Omeprazole & Esomeprazole Clinical Applications: -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Peptic ulcer disease. -- Blocks the final common pathway of acid secretion in gastric parietal cells (the proton pump or H+,K+-ATPase), inhibits both fasting & meal-stimulated acid secretion, inhibiting 90-98% of 24-hour acid secretion. -- Adverse Effects: CNS headaches; GI abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
- Bismuth Subsalicylate (e.g. Pepto Bismol) Clinical Applications: Treats nonspecific dyspepsia and acute diarrhea. -- Acts as a mucosal protective agent that coats ulcers and erosions, creating a barrier against acid and pepsin. -- Has antimicrobial effects against H. pylori and binds enterotoxins. -- Adverse Reactions: Causes harmless temporary blackening of tongue and stool.
- Laxatives: -- Bulk-forming laxatives (psyllium & methylcellulose): Indigestible hydrophilic colloids that absorb water, distending the colon, and promoting peristalsis. -- Osmotic laxative (polyethylene glycol or PEG): A balanced isotonic solution containing an inert, nonabsorbable sugar (PEG), increasing stool liquidity. -- Stimulant laxative (bisacodyl): Induces bowel movements through stimulation of the enteric nervous system.
More GI Drugs
- Loperamide treats mild to moderate acute diarrhea. -- It is a nonprescription opioid agonist that does not cross the blood-brain barrier so has no analgesic properties or potential for addiction. -- Should not be used in patients with bloody diarrhea, high fever, or systemic toxicity. -- Adverse Reactions: Constipation, and nausea.
- Antiemetics ("vomiting center"): brainstem neuronal region of lat. medullary reticular formation. -- It stimulates adrenergic, histamine H₁, serotonin 5-HT₃, and neurokinin 1 (NK₁) neural receptors.
- Ondansetron Clinical applications: -- Treats Vagal stimulation (post-op) and chemotherapy-induced emesis. -- Blocks peripheral 5-HT3 receptors on intestinal and spinal nerves. -- Adverse Effects: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, malaise, constipation, diarrhea, and musculoskeletal pain.
- Promethazine is used to relieve nausea and vomiting via the inhibition of dopamine, adrenergic, and H₁ receptors. -- Adverse Effects: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, and extrapyramidal effects such as tardive dyskinesia.
- Scopolamine treats motion sickness. -- It is a cholinergic receptor antagonist. -- Adverse Effects: Anticholinergic issues, constipation, epigastric distress and nausea/vomiting (limited if given as a transdermal patch).
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- They engage the cyclooxygenase(COX) pathway releasing prostaglandins that have a variety of effects on blood vessels, nerve endings, and inflammatory cells in turn affecting antipyretic and analgesic effects.
- Non-selective COX inhibitors include Ibuprofen, diclofenac, indomethacin, naproxen, and piroxicam.
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- Ketorolac is administered via IM or IV.
- COX-2 selective inhibitors include coxibs, celecoxib & meloxicam.
- NSAIDS' anti-inflammatory activity is mediated chiefly through the inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis with final elimination by renal excretion.
- COX-1 is found in many tissues, contributing to a variety of physiologic responses.
- COX-2 is found primarily in inflammatory cells and known as coxibs, NSAIDs. -- Selective COX-2 NSAIDs have the same efficacy with less gastrointestinal side effects.
- Only coxib available in the US: celecoxib. -- 10-20x more selective for COX-2.
- NSAID with greater selectivity and preference for COX-2: meloxicam.
- NSAID Adverse Effects: -- (common among all NSAIDS): CNS includes headaches, tinnitus, dizziness; CV: hypertension, edema, rarely MI/CHF; Pulmonary: vasoconstriction; GI: pain, nausea, vomiting, ulcers or bleeding. -- In clinical trials with NSAIDS where 25-50% of subjects have gastritis and 10-20% have peptic ulcers at endoscopy. -- Coxibs (more selective for COX-2 enzyme) decreases peptic ulcers by 75% and ulcer-induced complications by 50%. -- Renal: renal insufficiency, renal failure, hyperkalemia and proteinuria. -- Hepatic: abnormal LFTs. -- Heme: rare thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, easy bleeding or bruising. -- Skin rashes, pruritus.
- IDMTs are limited to prescribing 2400mg ibuprofen daily.
- Aspirin, used as an anti-inflammatory, but at smaller doses (81-325mg) provides anti-platelet effects.
- Aspirin's Clinical Applictions: Decreases incidence of cardiovascular events.
- Aspirin Mechanism of Action: Irreversibly inhibits platelets for 8-10 days.
- Aspirin Adverse reactions entail easy bleeding, bruising, and tinnitus.
- Avoid high doses of Aspirin in patients with G6PD, as easier bleeding may potentially occur.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
- Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, tizanidine are all skeletal muscle relaxants used for acute muscle spasms caused by local tissue trauma or muscle strains.
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- These are spasmolytics that impact spasticity (increase in tonic stretch reflexes and flexor muscle spasms with muscle weakness).
- -- Tizanidine acts as an alpha-2 agonist.
- -- Cyclobenzaprine and methocarbamol are centrally acting by inhibiting the muscle stretch reflex, but in a poorly understood fashion.
- --- Tizanidine causes drowsiness, dizziness, asthenia, dry mouth and hepatotoxicity.
- --- Cyclobenzaprine and methocarbamol cause antiadrenergic effects, sedation, confusion, and transient visual hallucinations.
Analgesics
- Acetaminophen is a common Analgesic used in treatment of mild to moderate pain.
--Mechanism of Action: Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
--Also has Antipyretic properties.
--Lacks anti-inflammatory properties.
--Dizziness, excitement, disorientation at higher doses. Hepatotoxicity at therapeutic and fatal doses.
--IDMTs are limited to prescribing a patient 3000mg acetaminophen daily.
-Morphine: A prototypical opioid agonist, that was founded in 1803 that comes from the poppy Papaver somniferum.
-- Examples: morphine, acetaminophen/hydrocodone, fentanyl, codeine
- Clinical Application: Analgesia: severe, constant pain & Acute pulmonary edema associated with left ventricular heart failure -Suppression of cough and Diarrhea Mechanism of action: --- Main opioid receptor: μ (mu)-opioid receptor
- -- Agonists bind to receptors located in brain and spinal cord regions involved in transmission and modulation of pain
-- Main clinical effect: analgesia
( Concurrent effects: euphoria, sedation, respiratory depression
Adverse Effects:
--- CNS: sedation
--- Resp: respiratory depression---GI: nausea, vomiting, constipation
-- Other:
Tolerance: with repeated therapeutic doses there is a gradual loss of effectiveness
Physical dependence: defined as characteristic withdrawal when a drug is stopped or an antagonist is administered
Addiction
IDMTs are limited to prescribing 5 tabs acetaminophen/codeine daily
Naloxone andNaltrexone, which are Known or suspected opioid-induced respiratory depression reversal examples. Precise mechanism: Competitive antagonism of more than one opioid receptor in the CNS. Adverse Effects and CNS: seizures & CV: cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillation.
Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids have many metabolic effects on the body. prednisone is the medication but an important clinical effect is their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects- Clinical Application: Allergic reactions: asthma, contact dermatitis, drug reactions, allergic rhinitis, urticaria & Systemic inflammation and infections: sepsis & Inflammatory conditions of bones/joints: bursitis & Pulmonary diseases: asthma, aspiration pneumonia, lung development in premature babies & Skin diseases: atopic dermatitis & Autoimmune disorders: rheumatoid arthritis Mechanism of Action: ---- Anti-inflammatory Effects: Suppressive effects on several mediators of inflammation Inflammatory pathway: Inhibits phospholipase A2 and reduces expression of COX-2 When directly applied topically to skin: Vasoconstriction Decrease capillary permeability by reducing amount of histamine released by immune cells Contraindications and Cautions: Peptic ulcer (can cause this) Heart disease (hypertension with heart failure) Certain infectious illnesses (varicella and tuberculosis) Psychoses (can cause this) Diabetes (can worsen) Osteoporosis Glaucoma
- For oral or topical formulations: dosage should be as low as possible, for short terms and intermittent administration should be used, when possible. • Adverse Effects include Metabolic risk resulting in Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome: Exposure to excess glucocorticoids may lead to a rounded, plethoric face and trunk obesity, muscle wasting, mental disorders, hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes
- Unusual to see serious side effects when used for less than 2 weeks Impaired wound healing Peptic ulcers Adrenal insufficiency if used for long term and stopped abruptly. Special Considerations: Oral corticosteriods may be given as a “burst” or "taper" Burst: same dosage daily for 5-7 days Example: prednisone 40mg po daily x 5 days Taper: start at higher dose for 3-5 days and slowly decline Example: Day 1-5: 40 mg po daily Day 6-10: 20 mg po daily Day 11-15: 10 mg po daily Day 16-20: 5 mg po daily Topical corticosteroids 1% are low in the percentage of their impact after use. Remarkable efficacy in treatment of inflammatory dermatoses Minimally systematically absorbed (1%) •Examples:
- Low potency: hydrocortisone Medium potency: triamcinolone, desonide high potency: clobetasol Adverse Effects: Metabolic: long-term usage in large amounts may lead to iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome Side effects: "Depressed, shiny, often wrinkled cigarette paper skin secondary to fat atrophy" *Rosacea and erythema *Hypopigmentation • - Skin: atrophic skin thinning with long-term usage & Can cause Rosacea and hypopigmentation fluticasone propionate, mometasone.
- *Examples: Clinical Application- Management of nasal seasonal symptoms and perennial allergic and nonallergic rhinitis
- *Adverse Effects CNS: headaches MSK: pain joints or limbs RESP: chest congestion The various medication categories are cardiac, EENT and respiratory, eye, gynecological, neurological, dermatologic, and miscellaneous.
Cardiac Medications
Blood pressure is maintained by the moment-to-moment regulation of:
- Heart: cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance
- Kidney: regulates volume of intravascular fluid Types:
- Diuretics: Lower blood pressure by depleting the body of sodium and reducing blood volume.
- Thiazides:
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- Work at the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney
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- Example: hydrochlorothiazide -- Loop diuretics:
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- Work at the Loop of Henle in the kidney
- -The most efficacious available
- -Example: furosemide Side Effects a.) GI: Pancreatitis b.) GU: Polyuria, Renal Failure c.) Heme: Anemia, Leukopenia, Thrombocyopenia d.) Metabolic: Electrolyte abnormalities Reduce pressure by relaxing vascular smooth muscle, dilating vessels and reducing peripheral resistance Includes Calcium Channel Blockers which do the following. a.) Inhibit Calcium Influx into Arterial Smooth Muscle Cells i.) Examples of Medications: a. Verapamil b. Amlodipine c. Nifedipine Nitrates a.) Vascular Relaxation: Mechanism is not fully determined. i.) Example: Nitrous Oxide ii.) Treats Stable Angina Due to Its Rapid Onset Short Duration Common Side Effects
- CV: Ave Ventricular Block, Bradycardia, Heart Failure, Ventricular Fibrillation, Asystole GI: Constipation Agents that Block Production Block or Action of Angiotensin thereby peripheral vascular resistance
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- Medications A) ACE Inhibitors: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (1) Inhibiting conversions from Angiotensin I to II (a) Examples (i) Lisinopril, Benazepril, Ramipril, B) ARBS- Angiotensin receptor Blocking agents (1) Block receptors for Angiotensin II (2) Examples "a) Losartan, Valsarta, Telimsartan Medication
- a.) Adverse Effects (1) CV- Orthostatic Hypotension (2) EENT- Nasal Congestion (3) Resp- Dry, non-producitve cough (ACE only) Heme- Neutropenia (5) Met- Hyperkalemiaa (6) other- Angioedema, Anaphylaxis Reduce Blood Pressure by Reducing Peripheral Vascular Resistance, Inhibiting Cardiac Function, and Increasing Venous Pooling
- a A) Beta-Blockers (1) Sympathetic Beta-Receptor Antagonists I) Examples- Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol -Common Adverse Effects. (1) CNS: Dizziness, Drowsiness Cv: Bradycardia, Heart Failure c). Heme: Thrombocytopenia (4.) Metabolic Hypoglycemia
EENT and Respiratory Medications
- 1.) Name - carbamide otic - Mechanism is to release hydrogen peroxide and softens wax or called cerumen. Releases due to foaming. Local irritation is negative.
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- 2.) Mucinex expectorant * Clinical- chest congestion cough
- -Mechanism- increases respiratory tract making it easier to clear sections
- side affects- Headache dizziness nausea Skin - includes skin rash
3.) Multiple Preparations Containing Pseudoephedrine or Phenylephrine •URI symptoms: nasal and eustachian tube decongestant •Directly stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors of respiratory mucosa to produce vasoconstriction •Shrinkage of nasal mucous membranes •Reduction of tissue hyperemia, edema •Reduction in nasal congestion •Severe hypertension or coronary artery disease. •Adverse Reaction: stimulation, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, headache tremor Cardiovascular
- side affects- Headache dizziness nausea Skin - includes skin rash
- 4.) Caution- Oxymeterzolime hydrochloride is used with Nasal Congestion with URI. Can use alpha 2. Side affect- caution high tension. Check medical history- systemic absorptions- and be cautious.
- 5.) Cough- Topical Anesthetic action on respiratory stretch receptors. Headache Nausea Constipation diarrhea
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Eye Medication 4.) Name- Polyvinyl Alcohol: treats dry eyes by. creating Mucus Membrane. EENT is mild stinging Blurred Vision".
- 6.) Proparacaine And Tetracrime; a topical Ointment and Eye Procedures- such as foreign Body removal. The Anesthetic Effect
- 7.) Side Affect- Burring redness. Conducitvial, Hermonge S.) Eye Scopolomine hydrobronile- - I ritis- and uventitis- blocks. Achelco-line at cholinergic Receptors.
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- Side Affect Blurred- ision a Condujtis- drye Eyes." Gynecological Medications:
- IName: phenazopyridine hydrochloride for Pain with Uti. colors urine red and orange and fabrics and contact.
- Neurological Medications:
- 1.)Hormone Thereapy: multiple oral medication in
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- •8) Selective : serotonin, reuptake inhibitor. Neurological problems are the use of sedatives. Also used for anxiety: There problems occur after use- side effect. Dermatologic Medications - It is a treat for general peranal warts with badal. Exact mechanism. Is used with all the skin on itching. Permethrin: used for Lile and it works when the nerve paralysis the pest and it burn the skin after this -
Miscellaneous Medications
- Name: ferrous sulfate, used for Iron Deficiency Anemia and to help in the formation of Hemoglobin. Possible problems after the gell, stools is after.
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Antibiotics
Gram Stain 1. Bacteria a colorfuls and and are stained to view. The die separates bacteria into Graham Postive and gram negative Main 4 are cocci/ rod. . Antibiotics treat bacterial infections using primarily two mechanisms: -- Bacteriostatic: inhibit bacterial growth. ----Bactericidal: kill bacteria by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis. A Basic a structure i) Beta- Lactate ring ; beta Lactam Compounds (1.) Bacteria: Destory Beta Lactamase Hyrcolyisis. Greatest actovity bacteria: (1.). gram postive/ grm negative - cocco (2.) Great. Amoxicillin; with pencilium - gram postive and
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