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show Sublingual  
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show Buccal  
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OD   show
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OS   show
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OU   show
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show Subcutaneous  
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Good for poorly soluble drugs, irritating drugs, provides systemic effect   show
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Provides rapid onset. Gives option of larger fluid volume therefore diluting irritating drugs, Amounts are usually over 5 ml   show
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Usually used for allergy or TB tests Inner aspect of arm is usual site Normally should not be over 0.1 ml   show
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show up and back  
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Otic medications Child ear canal should be pulled   show
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Patient should lie on left side for insertion and water-soluble lubricant should be used.   show
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Tyramine containing foods   show
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When taken with tyramine foods can cause severe hypertension   show
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What do you assess the patient for (medication administration)   show
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show emulsion  
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Drugs dissolved in alcohol   show
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show lotion  
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Drug coated with substance that delays release of drug until it reaches the intestine (should not be crushed)   show
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show Lozenge  
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Usually predictable, undesirable responses   show
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Movement of drugs throughout the body. Four components: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion   show
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Process of moving a drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream.   show
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How drugs are transported throughout the body.   show
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Enzymatic alteration of drug structure, also known as biotransformation   show
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Primarily occurs in the liver   show
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Removal of drugs from the body. Usually occurs through the kidneys and urine.   show
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Between minimum effective level and the toxic level   show
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show Half-life  
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show Receptor  
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show Agonists  
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Drugs that bind to a receptor and inhibit normal cell activities   show
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show Partial agonists  
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Health history info., physical assessment data, lab values, medication effects   show
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show Knowledge deficit, Noncompliance  
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show Adrenergic  
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Dopamine involvement in CNS regulation, having a major effect on the akinesia of Parkinson's (Sinemet & Levodopa)   show
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show Cholinergic drugs  
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Drugs that block or impede the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) at cholinergic receptors in the brain. Relax smooth muscles.   show
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show Additive effects  
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show Synergistic effects  
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show Antagonistic effects  
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Antibiotic: broad spectrum, gram +, first choice for meningitis, syphillis   show
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Chemically very similar to Penicillin. If have allergic reaction to Penicillin can also have a reaction to this   show
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Used to treat MRSA, adverse reaction includes ototoxicity, administer slowly, poorly absorbed orally   show
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Used to treat GI infections, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Take on empty stomach, no milk products. Decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.   show
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show Regitine  
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show Alpha  
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show Beta  
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Mycoardium, increased HR, increased contraction   show
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show B2  
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Affects rate   show
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Affects force of muscular contraction by activating beta cells   show
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The main clinical usage of calcium channel blockers   show
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Calcium channel blockers work by   show
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Angiotensin II   show
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show Ace Inhibitors  
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show Ace Inhibitors  
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End in pril, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril   show
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Block the binding of angiotensin II to specific tissue receptors in vascular smooth muscle & adrenal glands. Produces decrease in B/P.   show
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show Beta adrenergic antagonist-Beta blockers  
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A common mnemonic used to describe the physiologic manifestations of atropine overdose is   show
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Reverse cholinergic (parasympathetic) effects. Blocks ACh at receptor sites in smooth muscles, secretory glands, SA & AV nodes & cardiac muscle Ex: Scopolamine-motion sickness, Atropine- treatment for bradycardia   show
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show Dopamine  
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Extensive deterioration of neurons at basal ganglia.   show
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show Levodopa, precursor to dopamine  
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show Opioids  
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Major effects of Opioids   show
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Opioid antagonist: Drug used to counter the effects of opioid overdose ex. heroin or morphine overdose   show
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show Opioid agonist  
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show Opioid agonist-antagonist  
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Blocks prostaglandins that arise from the cyclooxygenase (COX) metabolic pathway. A non-steroidal drug to treat arthritic pain.   show
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Cautions with Cox 2 & NSAIDS   show
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Hinder future clot formation by inhibiting conversion of prothrombin to thrombin (heparin or lovenox) or reducing amount of vit. K (coumadin)   show
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show Antiplatelet  
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Dissolves thrombi after formation ex: TPA, retavase, used in combo with anticoagulants   show
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Inhibit platelet aggregation, used as adjunct with ASA & heparin to decrease clot formation ex: Reopro, Integrilin   show
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show Histamine  
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show H-2 Blockers  
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Supress gastric acid secretion by irreversibly binding with proton pump system that controls hydrogen ion secretion. Use on high risk patients ex: Prevacid, Prilosec   show
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Used for Asthma, COPD, Anti-inflammatory effect-reduced mucus secretion in respiratory conditions   show
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Side effects of Corticosteroids   show
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Relieve bronchoconstriction, open airway ex: alupent, serevent proventil (inhalers)   show
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Side effects of Beta Agonists   show
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