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Codeine correct answer: A narcotic drug that is commonly used for suppressing coughs. Hydromorphone correct answer: more potent than morphine mu, kappa, delta correct answer: opioid receptors Buprenorphine/Naloxone (SL ) correct answer: Suboxone Clonidine (Opioid Withdrawal) correct answer: Relief symptoms (dilated pupils, fleshed face, diarrhea) Suboxone (used for) correct answer: withdrawal symptoms of opioids Opioids causes serotonin syndrome correct answer: Tramadol ...

Which CYP-interacting drugs increase the levels of propranolol and metoprolol? correct answer: CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g. amiodarone, paroxetine) How does digoxin benefit CHF? Atrial fibrillation? correct answer: Digoxin is a mild positive ionotrope to help HF and is a negative chronotrope to help Afib. Which beta-blocker is more likely to cause CNS side effects, such as depression and insomnia? Why correct answer: Propranolol will have more CNS side effects due to its greater lipid solubi...

1 Folic acid has tetrahydrofolate coenzyme activity which is based on the: a. pyrimidine ring. b. purine ring. c. pyrazine ring. d. pteridine ring. e. pyridine ring. correct answer: d 2 Enkephalins are peptides that: a. have narcotic antagonist activity. b. exert actions resembling those of opioids. c. are found only in the central nervous system. d. cause blood vessel wall relaxation. e. transmit pain impulses. correct answer: b 3 β-Carotene is the precursor of: a. retinol. ...

Who runs DIRC? correct answer: OPA Which organization created the blueprint for pharmacy? correct answer: cshp Who does federal gov provide direct fundnig for? correct answer: First Nations/Inuit RCMP armed forces veterans prisoners refugees Seniors over 65, on social welfare or disability are covered by: a. federal b. provincial correct answer: provincial What does provincial government provide funding for? correct answer: physicians hospital care, OHIP, some nursing ho...

Time it takes for amount of drug to fall to half of its value, constant in first order kinetics (majority of drugs) correct answer: Half-life (T1/2) Inducers of Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) (4) correct answer: Barbiturates Phenytoin Carbamazepine Rifampin Inhibitors of CYP450 correct answer: Cimetidine Ketoconazole Erythromycin Isoniazid Grapefruit Their MOA utilizes intracellular receptors: correct answer: Thyroid and steroid hormones This compound's MOA utilizes transmembr...

Drug of Choice for Migraine Prophylaxis correct answer: Beta-Blockers (Propranolol, Timolol), Flunarizine, Valproic Acid, Topiramate, Amitriptyline Most prevalent infection with drug abusers who uses syringes correct answer: Staphylococcus aureus Main ingredient used in Antiperspirant correct answer: Aluminum Chloride, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Aluminum-Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrate GLY Monitored during Carbamazepine therapy correct answer: White Blood Cells Methylphenidate is under...

Abbreviations correct answer: CAP - Capsule IM - Intramuscular SQ - Subcutaneous IV - Intravenous INJ - Injection STAT - Immediately q - Every qH - Every hour qAM - Every morning qPM - Every evening qD - Every day qOD - Every other day qWK - Every week qMO - Every month q__H - Every __ hours BID - Twice a day TID - Three a day QID - Four a day C - With AC - Before a meal PC - After a meal PRN - As needed GTT - Drop TBSP - Tablespoon TSP - Teaspoon OZ - Ounce PO - By mo...

serum level target (mmol/L) for Lithium in Adults and Elderly correct answer: 1-1.2, 0.5-0.8 Which 2 parameters should be monitored at least Q6months for patients taking Lithium? correct answer: thyroid, renal which drug used for bipolar requires the patient to have a stable salt and caffeine intake? correct answer: lithium carbamazepine effect on CYP enzymes (induce/inhibit) correct answer: induce psychosis due to _________ dementia is worsened by use of antipsychotics correct a...

1. According to the Narcotic Control Regulations of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which of the following practitioners may prescribe narcotic drugs? a. Midwives b. Chiropractors c. Osteopaths d. Pharmacists correct answer: A 2. The ethical principle of veracity requires that pharmacists: a. respect the rights of others to make choices. b. do good to patients, placing the benefit of the patient over other factors such as cost. c. act with fairness, to allow people to rec...

RY is an 85 year old male, living alone, who takes 12 different medications. For the past week, he has telephoned the pharmacy every day to ask the pharmacy technician if he should be taking 1 or 2 tablets of his diuretic (this medication looks similar to another tablet that he takes). He calls again today with the same question. After answering his question, the most appropriate pharmacy technician action would be to: a. call RY's family doctor to suggest changing the diuretic to a medication...