Doses and Terminology
Doses and Terminology
Drugs that must be taken with the supervision of a physician and may be harmful if not monitored; require a physicians drug order; cannot dispense w/o a precription
Legend
Medications with more restrictive regulation bc their potential for addiction and abuse
Controlled Substances or Scheduled Drugs
not regulated by the FDA bc suppliers do not make therapeutic claims; not proven effective
Dietary Supplements
The most common solid dosage forms available (6 forms)
Tablets
easily chewed and then swallowed; assist patients who have difficulty swallowing other tablet types
Chewable Tablets
Uses a chemical reaction (release of CO2 gas) to hasten tablet dissolution; should be dissolved in water
Effervescent Tablets
Process where a drug is taken up from the site of administration and is transported to the blood stream.
absorption
Process where a drug, once in the bloodstream, is delivered to specific organs and tissues in the body to exert its pharmacological effects.
distribution
Clear sweet combinations of water and alcohol; oral use
elixers (solution)
Suppositories are designed to melt at ___ body temperature (98.6 F or 37 C) to release medication into the body
internal
designed to be inserted into body cavity (rectum, urethra, vagina); melt at internal body temp of 98.6F; local effect or absorbed into blood stream for systemic effect
suppository
inserted into vagina dissolved for topical and systemic effect
vaginal tablets
route for medication for patients who cannot swallow solid dosage forms; shorter shelf life; may need refrigeration; may need to mask taste
Liquid Dosage Forms
prepared by complete dissolution of medications in a suitable liquid; can be taken internally
solutions
______ must be sterile
eyedroppers
Liquids in which the medication does not completely dissolve but rather is suspended in a liquid formation; "shake well" auxiliary label
suspensions
Tablets coated to mask taste
film-coated tablet
Tablets coated to delay the release of medication until the tablet has reached the intestinal tract.
enteric tablet
Liquid preparations which dry to form a flexible film that can be removed from the skin.
colloids (solution)
Deliver medication to the respiratory tract through a mouthpiece or mask.
nebulizer
Non-prescription drugs are also referred to as; FDA determined to be safe and effective for consumers to self-medicate; does not require prescription
OTC
solutions containing sugar
syrups
solutions containing alcohol
tinctures
Provides medication to the oral cavity; hard or gummy
troches
The study of drugs and their interactions with the human body to produce therapeutic effects.
pharmacology
Tablets designed to dissolve slowly when placed between the cheek and gums; bypasses digestive tract; prolonged release of medication
buccal tablet
Preparations containing oil and water; "shake well" auxiliary label
emulsions (solution)
controlled substances or scheduled drugs are medications which warrant more restrictive ______ because of their potential for addiction and abuse.
regulation
A substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation (decrease in severity), treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings or animals.
drug
require addition of distilled water; stored as a power; "shake well" and "refrigerate" auxiliary labels
reconstituted liquids
preparations containing oil and water; "shake well" auxiliary label
emulsions
contains plant extract as the active ingredient in water and or alcohol
fluid extracts and tinctures
substances that evaporate quickly; kept in airtight containers
Spirits and Essences
systems which gas has been incorporated into a liquid; light consistency when released
Foams
semi-solid system which contains very small particles of liquid medication
gel
Tablets designed to dissolve immediately and produce a rapid drug response when placed under the tongue, not swallowed; bypasses digestive tract
sublingual tablet
2nd most common dosage form; enclosed in a shell of hard or soft gelatin; easier to swallow than tablets
Capsules
made from powdered natural materials; out-dated dosage form
Pill
produces a constant release of medication over an extended period of time; consistent blood level for a longer duration; reduces number of doses taken:
-Long Acting
-Sustained Action
-Sustained Release
-Controlled Release
-Timed Release
-Controlled Dissol
Controlled-Release products
dissolve in mouth; medication to oral cavity; looks like hard candy
Pastilles, Lozenges
solid dosage forms crushed into fine powder; used internally or externally
powders
medication to the oral cavity; swish and swallow or spit
mouthwash/ rinse
sterile products injected or infused in order to bypass the GI tract; use of needle to penetrate skin
parenteral medications
placed in nebulizer to provide topical application of medication to the respiratory tract
inhalation solutions
another means of administering medication
semi-solid dosage forms
apply medication to the skin or mucous membrane; dry skin; grease and difficult to remove
ointments (semi-solid)
moisturize the skin without being greasy; easily rinsed off
Creams (semi-solid)
similar to creams but thinner and covers a greater body area
lotions (similar to creams) (semi-solid)
very small particles of liquid medication; application of gel results in dry surface; easy to apply to body areas covered with hair
gels and jellies (semi-solid)
ointments where insoluble solids have been added to make an oitment stiff; impermeable to water and good barrier for skin
Pastes
substances that give a heat- producing effect used for relief of pain of muscle aches
liniments
quick and easy way to apply medication; absorb into skin; provides a protective barrier
tape
hold medication in a reservoir that provides a continual supply of medication over a period of time; absorbed into the blood through the skin
transdermal patches
provides medication to the respiratory tract; using a metered dose inhaler or nebulizer system
aerosols
surgically placed subcutaneously to release medication over a long period of time; surgically removed
implants
easy way to deliver medication to the oral cavity or systemically if the medication is absorbed through the oral mucosa
chewing gum
specific device to aid in proper use
Administration devices
Central Nervous System
Central Nervous System
_______ is an antidepressant medication
Sertraline
A pattern of compulsive use characterized by overwhelming involvement with drug use and abuse
addiction
The need for larger doses or an increase in the number of doses to achieve the desired response
tolerance
Sedative hypnotics are used for short-term use (days to a few weeks) for _______, not for long term use.
insomnia
Used to treat epilepsy
Anticonvulsant
Narcotic ________ are used for relief of moderate to severe pain
analgesics
Flurazepam (Dalmane) is an example of a ______.
Benzodiazepines
An altered state where continued administration of the drug is necessary to prevent physical and psychological withdrawal systems.
dependence
CNS _______ are used to improve mental function, elevate mood, overcome fatigue, and produce a general feeling of well being.
stimulants
The CNS is composed of the _______ and spinal cord
Brain
________ is an antipsychotic medication
haloperidol
________ is an anti-Parkinson agent
Selegiline
A side effect of narcotics is______.
Constipation
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is a _____ muscle relaxant.
skeletal
Pentobarbitol (Nembutal) is an example of a
Barbiturate
________ is an antianxiety agent
Alprazolam
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Peripheral Nervous System
composed of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord
transmit info to and from the brain via chemical and electrical messages
Afferent Nerves
send messages back to the central nervous back to the central nervous system
efferent nerves
transmit messages from the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Sympathetic nerves
handle signals associated with a person's feeling of well-being
Nerves that send messages back to the CNS
Afferent
_________ nervous system is composed of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral
________ is a alpha blocker
Terazosin
_______ is used mainly in hospitals and for preoperative skeletal muscle relaxation
nimbex
______ is a beta blocker
atenolol
_______ is used for motion sickness
Scopolamine
Nerves that transmit messages from the CNS to the rest of the body
Efferent
used for the treatment of allergies, rashes, and hay fever
antihistamines
HORMONES
HORMONES
Local Horomones
synthesized in various tissue types; released and act locally; exert profound changes in the body
Histamine
found in all tissues of the body; causes bronchial constriction, stomach acid secretion, blood vessel dilation, and local edema (swelling), pain and itching
Prostaglandins
A group of local hormones that cause a variety of local reactions; cause uterine and bronchial contractions and relaxation, decreased gastric secretions, pain, and inflammation
Therapeutic Classes of Local Hormones
Antihistamines (Histamine Antagonists), Non-Sedating Antihistamines- Type I,
Antihistamines (Histamine Antagonists)
Uses:
-Treatment of allergies, rashes, and hay fever
-motion sickness, nausea, and dizziness
-H2 antagonist is used to treat ulcers and reflux disease
Mechanism of Action:
-Inhibits the action of histamine
Side Effects:
-Drowsiness
-CNC depression
-Antich
Sedating Antihistamines: Type I
competitively antagonize histamine at the H1 receptor (block histamine). They cross the blood brain barrier making them a CNS drug.
EX:
-Diphenhydramine (Benedryl)
25mg OTC
50mg Legend Drug
-Chlorpheniramine (Chor-Trimeton)
OTC Drug
-Hydroxyzine (Atarax,
Non-Sedating Antihistamines: Type I
Don not cross blood brain barrier, no sedation
EX:
-Loratadine (Claritin)
OTC
-Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
OTC
-Desloratadine (Clarinex)
Legend
-Medpointe (Astelin)
Legend
-Claritin-D
OTC Drug
-Allegra-D
Legend Drug
** The "D" is for decongestant Sudafed (Pseudoe
Antihistamine: Type II
Competitive blockers of histamine at the H2 receptors, those in the stomach used to treat ulcers and reflux disease and heartburn
EX:
-Cimetidine (Tagamet)
OTC
-Ranitidine (Zantac)
OTC
-Famotidine (Pepcid)
OTC
-Nizatidine (Axid)
OTC
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
This group of drugs is not a H2 receptor antagonist and is not antihistamines
PPIs are a group of drugs whose main action is a longlasting reduction of gastric acid production. They are the most potent inhibitors of acid secretion available today
Uses:
-I
Prostaglandin Antagonists
Uses:
-Arthritis
-Minor pain
-Fever
-Inflammation
Mechanism of Action: Inhibit or reverse the actions of prostaglandins by blocking Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
EX:
-NSAIDS: Aspirin (Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin)
OTC Drugs
-Ibuprofen (Motrin)
20
Cox-2 Selective Drugs
EX:
-Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Legend
Prostaglandins
Uses:
-NSAID ulcer prevention
-Abortifacient (abortion)
Ex:
-Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Legend
-Dinoprostone (Prostin E2)
Legend
-ALprostadil (MUSE)
Legend
Systemic Horomones
produced by one specific tissue (gland); act throughout the body; have a regulatory effect
Therapeutic Classes of Systemic Hormones
Androgens
Androgens
Male hormones secreted by the testes and are responsible for sexual change characteristics in men (sexual organ development, hair growth, muscle development, and deepening of the voice)
Uses:
-Testoterone deficiency (hormone replacement)
-Muscle wasting (
Estrogens
Female hormones secreted by the ovaries are responsible for the development of female sexual characeristics
Uses:
-Hormone replacement (menopause)
-Decrease heart problems
-Prevent osteoporosis
-Contraception
-Cancer chemotherapy
EX:
hormone replacement
-
female hormones, which are secreted by the ovaries
estrogens
A conjugated estrogen
prermarin
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (abbrev)
NSAID
Male hormones, which are secreted by the testes
Androgens
Local hormone found in all tissues of the body
histamine
Used to treat inflammation
corticosteroids
Hormone produced by pancreas by the Beta cells
insulin
Used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency (hypothyroidism)
levothyroxine
A group of local hormones that cause a variety of local reactions (inflammations)
prostaglandins
_________ hormones are produced by one specific tissue (gland)
systemic
An example of a NSAID
Naproxen
Oral hypoglycemic agent
glyburide
__________ antihistamines cross the blood brain barrier making them a CNS drug
Sedating
Antihistamines are Type II, competitive blockers of histamine at the H2 receptors, those in the _________.
stomach
H2 antagonist is used to treat _________ and reflux disease
ulcers
female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum
progestins
____________ antihistamines do not cross the blood brain barrier.
Non-sedating
Cardiovascular Drugs
Cardiovascular Drugs
Chest pain caused by an insufficient amount of oxygenated blood reaching the heart muscle
angina
A side effect of ACE inhibitors
cough
A beta-adrenergic blocker
atenolol
A calcium channel blocker
verapamil
An ACE inhibitor medication
enalapril
An antiangina medication
nitroglycerin
A system composed of the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Cardiovascular
An alpha-adrenergic blocker
doxazosin
Abnormal heart rhythm or heartbeats which vary from the normal orderly sequence
arrhythmia
An antilipidemic drug
atorvastatin
An antiarrhythmia drug
procainamide
Drug that reduces serum lipids and minimizes the rate of new fat deposition
antilipidemic
Renal Drugs
Renal Drugs
Drug of choice for acute attacks of gout.
colchicine
A disease characterized by overproduction or insufficient elimination of uric acid withing the body that will crystallize in the joints and causes pain and inflammation.
gout
The _______ system is composed of the kidneys and represents a major route to eliminate drugs
renal
used to produce an intense diuesis in a hospital setting
mannitol
A thiazide diuretic
hydrochlorothiazide
A loop diuretic
furosemide
A potassium sparing diuretics
spironolactone
Most diuretics ___________ potassium excretion
increase
A drug that alters the body's electrolyte pattern by prohibiting or enhancing excretion of electrolytes
Diruetic
Used in the prevention and treatment of gout attacks
allopurinol
Anti-infectant Drugs
Anti-Infectant Drugs
Used to treat AIDS
nelfinavir
A quinolone
Ciprofloxacin
A macrolide
Azithromycin
A penicillin
Amoxicillin
An antiviral agent
Acyclovir
Are synthesized by microorganisms _____ grown
antibiotics
An antihelminthic medication
Mebendazole
Allows the body's natural defense mechanisms to have time to destroy the microorganisms by inhibiting bacterial growth
bacteriostatic
Should avoid alcohol due to a vomiting reaction with this medication
metronidazole
Kills the microorganisms
bactericidal
A side effect of tetracycline
photosensitivity
An antibacterial drug
vosol
A tetracyclinle
Doxycycline
A cephalosporin
cefaclor
An antifungal medication
Ketoconazole
Cancer Chemo
Cancer Chemo
Hot flashes are side effects of ________ (Brand Name)
Nolvadex
Rescue therapy
Leucovorin
A chemotherapy medication
Methotrexate
An antibiotic used in cancer treatment
Bleomycin
A generic hormone used to treat breast cancer
Tamoxifen
The uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal human cells
cancer
A side effect of chemotherapy drugs
Nausea
Blood and Blood Formation
Blood and Blood Formation
A mixture of water, cells, proteins, and dissolved salts. It serves as the transportation system for hormones, nutrients, and waste products within the body
blood
used to treat anemia caused by iron or vitamin deficiencies (e.g. megaloblastic anemia)
antianemics
_______________ deficiency anemia is an anemia due to a decrease in circulating red blood cells and resulting in decreased delivery of oxygen to body tissues.
Iron
An antithrombotic used to decrease platelet aggression (stickiness) and to decrease unwanted clot formation (e.g. heart attack prevention)
dipyridamole
Vitamin K used in the treatment of excessive bleeding
phytonadione
An anticoagulant medication
Warfarin
Anemia due to increased circulation of immature abnormal red blood cells resulting in decreased delivery of oxygen to body tissues
Megaloblastic
Used to dissolve existing blood clots
thrombolytics
Vitamins
Vitamins
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine
Essential food factors, chemicals in nature, present in certain food, can be synthesized
vitamins
__________ acid is another name for Niacin
Nicotinic
___________ acid is used to treat megaloblastic anemia
folic
A mineral essential for bone and tooth formation
calcium
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin
Vitamin B12
cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B1
Thiamine
______ acid is another name Vitamin C
Ascorbic
___ soluble vitamins accumulate and are stored in fat tissues
fat
Test
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Meperidine (Demerol) is classified as a/an
narcotic
Two drugs that should not be taken together because of a major drug- drug interaction would be:
Warfarin- Aspirin; Warfarin (Coumadin) thins the blood. Aspirin thins the blood. The two together create a drug to drug interaction
What class of medication is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems
Parasympathomimetics agents; Parasympathomimetics or Cholinergic agents are used in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems
All of the following preparations contain ibuprofen except:
Anacin; Anacin contains ASA (aspirin)
Which of the drugs listed below are antidotes?
All of the above; Naloxone (used for reversal of opioid effects including respiratory depression), activated charcol
When a drug is filtered by the kidney into the bladder, this process is called:
elimination
Which of the following drugs is a NSAID?
Toradol; Relafen
Which is an antiarrhythmic agent
Bretylol (Bretylium) is an antiarrhythmic agent.
Ketolides are
Antibiotics that belong to the macrolide group that are modified giving it much broader spectrum than other macrolides
All the following are cardia medication except:
Antihyperlipidemic agent
Nolvadex or ______ is an anti-estrogen type medication that is often used in the treatment of breast cancer
Tamoxifen; Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) is a Beta-2 receptor agonist used for breathing treatment
The most common route of administration is:
Oral
Questions that may be answered by Material Safety Data Sheets include which of the following:
What precautions must be taken when preparing and dispensing Adriamycin?
How should an employee exposed to Adriamycin be treated?
How should a chemotherapy spill be cleaned?
All of the above
Which category of drugs stimulates insulin release in the body?
Hypoglycemic agents manage patients with Type II diabetes
If Betadine ointment is received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked?
Where the bacitracin ointment is stored; because it's classified as "over the counter" drugs, it should be stored with other 'OTC' external products
Thiazide diuretics are used for:
Blood pressure treatment and fluid retention therapy
Which of the following medications is commercially available as a patch?
Fentanyl
Reconstituted Keflex is stable in the refrigerator for:
14 days at 26 to 46 degrees F
When a drug is filtered by the kidney and excreted, this process is called:
Elimination
You receive a prescription for Sertraline (Zoloft) qd x 30 days. What is Sertraline?
Antidepressant
Which drug can be used as a patch
Clonidine (Catapres TTS)
Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A,D,E,and K
Which of the following drugs is a calcium channel blocker
Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat CC) used for hypertension and angina
Proton Pump Inhibitors are not used in the treatment of
Crohn's disease
Which of the following dosage forms has the highest concentration of alcohol in its formulation
Benzoin Compound tincture
Phenytoin (Dilantin) is available in which dosage form?
sustained-release capsules
Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a prescription for hydroxyzine elixir.
may cause drowsiness
Which of the following is not a type of respiratory system medication
antifungal, antibiotic
Which of the following is a type of respiratory system medication?
Bronchodilator, Nasal decongestant, expectorant
Which medication is used as a rescue therapy from toxicity of methotrexate
Leucovorin
The pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for Zithromax and notices in the patient profile that the patient is taking EES tablets. This is an example of
A therapeutic duplication
Which of the following medications belong to the same class of drugs as Etodolac
diclofenac
A caplet is
A tablet that is shaped like a capsule.
Caplets are a dosage forms used for
patients that have difficulty in swallowing normal capsules
Tylenol No. 3 is acetaminophen 325 mg and codeine ______ mg
30 mg
What medication increases the amount of dopamine in the CNS?
Levadopa
Which of the following medications must be protected from light?
Aphotericin B
Tylenol sinus would be contraindicated in a patient with:
A history of hypertension
If a patient cannot tolerate a NSAID, which one of the following medications may he/she take?
Acetaminophen
The process where a drug is taken up from the site of administration and is transported to the blood stream is:
absorption
Which of the following medications belongs to the same class of drugs as etodolac (Lodine)
Diclofenac (Voltaren); they are both NSAIDs
Which act states that before a dietary supplement or dietary ingredient can be marketed, the manufacturer must ensure it is safe?
DSHEA The dietary supplement health and eduation act of 1994
Which of the following drugs is not a laxative?
Imodium bc it is used to treat diarrhea
Which of the following medications is prescribed to treat CHF (congestive heart failure)?
Enalapril bc it is an ACE Inhibitor
Regular U-100 insulin contains
100 units per � ml
After reconstitution, how should the drug filgrastim be stored?
In the refrigerator
Prochlorperazine (compazine) belongs to what classification of drugs?
antiemetic (nausea)
Which of the following medication might cause heart palpitation?
Claritin- D 12 hour bc it contains pseudoephedrine as a decongestant and might cause heart palpitation
The decrease of effectiveness of the drugs when omnipen and gentamicin are given together is an example of which incompatibility?
Therapeutic incompatibility is when the effectiveness of two drugs is decreased when given together
What auxiliary label should be affixed to a metronidazole (Flagyl) prescription?
do not drink alcoholic beverages due to its vomititng reaction.
What would be the proper course of action if a technician acidentally had skin contact with methotrexate
Wash hands throughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention
Another name for nonpresciption drugs is:
OTC
Which of the following medications is available by prescription only?
Lisinopril
What is the generic name for benadryl?
diphenhydramine is the generic equivalent for benadryl
Filgrastim is available under which of the following proprietary (Brand Name)?
neupogen
Which dosage form is Phenytoin available
tablets, capsules, and i.v. injection dosage forms.
NMDA receptor antagonists is a classification of drugs that is used to treat
alzheimer's disease
Toradol tablets is not a narcotics
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Cimetidine, famotidide and ranitidine are examples of a
H2 receptor blocker
Tobramycin ophthalmic ung refers to
an ointment used for the eye
Heparin belongs to which pharmacological category
anticoagulant
A patient package insert must be dispensed with which of the following medications?
Norethindrone bc federal law mandates the patient package inserts be dispensed with birth control pills, such as norethindrone
If a bottle breaks under the laminar flow hood, a spill kit should be used if the bottle contained which of the following?
Etoposide (Vepeside, etopophos) may cause skin reactions with exposure and spill kit should be used.
An example of a drug used as an anticonvulsant is:
Dilantin, phenytoin, phenobarbital
What is the normal body temperature in Centigrade?
37 degrees Centigrade
Until recently, all of the anticonvulsant drugs have been used for decades. Which of the following drugs is a new drug in the arsenal of anticonvulsant therapy?
Gabapentin is a generic for Neurotin. This agent is considered a newer compound in the treatment of anticonvulsant therapy
Which of the following medications is available in transdermal form?
Catapres (patch)
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors are used to treat
Pulmonary arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction
which of the following is not a part of the respiratory system?
Mouth
Arrhythmia is
An abnormal heart rhythm or heartbeat
For a dry hacking cough, what class of drug would be needed?
Antitussive
Which is used for congestion?
Nasal decongestants
Which of the following would be considered a drug of abuse
Opiates, alcohol, nicotine (all of the above)
Which of the following medications would be used to treat an ear infection
SMZ-TMP
Which is used to treat tuberculosis
INH
Anticoagulants are used in the treatment of:
pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, prophylaxis of systemic emboli after myocardial infarction , and atrial fibrillation with embolism
Penicillin 'V' is commercially available in which strength?
comes in tablet forms, available in 250 and 500mg.
Which of the following medications must be administered in a glass IV container?
Nitroglycerin because it readily undergoes absorption to many soft plastics
Narcan (Narcon or Naloxone) is categorized as a:
Narcotic antagonist
Suspending or thickening agents are added to suspensions to thicken the suspending medium and the sedimentation rate. Which of the following is not a suspending agent?
Milk of Bismuth because it is an anti-diarrhea preparation
Which of the following drugs is a benzodiazepine?
Diazepam
Which is a narcotic analgesic
Percodan
Cefaclor oral suspension is stable in a refrigerator for how many days after reconstitution
14 days
A doctor wants to phone in a prescritpion for Percocet.
You inform the Pharmacist of the call and only the Pharmacist can make the determination. Percocet is a Schedule II narcotic and can only be phoned in during an emergency situation. A hand written prescription is required.
Which of the following medications would be prescribed to treat an amoeba infection
Metronidazole
Which of the following would be used to treat the herpes virus
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral agent
Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a prescription for Diphenhydramine elixir?
May Cause Drowsiness. Benadryl is a Type I sedating antihistamine and should have auxiliary label May Cause Drowsiness
Which medication is used as a rescue therapy from toxicity of Methotrexate?
Leucovorin
Which is used to induce vomiting
Ipecac
Tobrex ophthalmic ung refers to:
An ointment used for the eye
Propranolol is the same as:
Inderal
ATS solution should be stored in the:
Topical section
Which of the following types of medications is not commonly used on the skin?
Anthelmintics bc it is an oral medication used in the treatment of worms
Which drug is most likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?
Tetracycline
Which of the following drugs is a coronary vasodilator?
Nitroglycerin
Which is used to treat pain?
Meperidine (Demerol)
Which drug can be used as a patch?
Clonidine (Catapres TTS)
Sumycin and Achromycin should not be administered with which of the following beverages
milk bc they are both tetracycline and will bind to calcium
All the following medications must be stored in the refrigerator, but not frozen, except
Mannitol bc it will form a crystal if refrigerated and should not be exposed to the cold.
Which must be stored in the refrigerator, but not frozen?
Tetanus toxoid, insulin, and measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
All the following medications must be prepared in a vertical laminar airflow hood except
Ceftrixone
All the following must be prepared in a vertical laminar airflow hood
Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Etoposide bc they are toxic chemo drugs
Naloxone (Narcan) is categorized as a:
Narcotic antagonist
What is the storage requirement for the drug Neupogen?
Refrigerate
Which dosage form is formulated to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach?
Enteric-coated, thus reducing stomach upset
A two-phase system of finely divided insoluble solid particles dispensed in a liquid is called?
A suspension
Which of the following medications is prescribed to treat CHF
Captopril (Capoten) is an ACE Inhibitor used for CHF
Which of the following drugs is not an OTC product?
Luride drops
Phenytoin is available in which dosage form?
sustained-release capsules
Which of the following products would be contraindicated in a patient who has had an anaphylactic reaction to ASA
Percodan
Fluorouracil cream:
Should be applied with gloves or a nonmetallic object; can be an irritant to the skin
Particulate matter can cause the formations of thrombi, which are:
Blood clots formed within the blood vessels or heart
Pastilles are:
Held in the mouth and sucked
Which of the following drugs is a coronary calcium channel blocker?
Diltiazem
Which is used to treat angina
Nitoglycerin bc it dilates the vessels of the coronary.
Which of the following antibiotics should be avoided in patients allergic to Cephalexin (Keflex)?
Cefaclor (Ceclor)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
antifungal
A patient who is allergic to Penicillin may exhibit an allergic response to Cefaclor because they are chemically similar. This tendency is referred to as:
Cross-sensitivity is an allergic response to two drugs that are chemically similar
What medication in a dose of 20 mg qd, is used to treat dyspepsia?
Pepcid
Fasix (Furosemide)
loop diuretic
Which of the following nonprescription analgesics would be the safest choice for a patient taking Warfarin (Coumadin)?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to take with Warfarin (Coumadin)