Pc707 stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is prescriptive authority? - ANSWER-Legal right to prescribe drugs Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs? - ANSWER-No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated What is the sunshine act? - ANSWER--part of the affordable care act -limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies -reduces bias What is pharmacology? - ANSWER--study of the drugs and their actions and effects on living things -legal drugs, illegal drugs...

Tetracycline - Answer PRE: Photosensitivity, do not take with milk CONTRX: Not in pregnancy, not in children under 8yo (unless indication such as Rocky Mountain Spotted fever) ***Teeth discoloration, deposition on bones, bone growth restrictions Vitamin A - Answer Caution: Pregnancy, childbearing age ***Can be teratogenic in excess Grapefruit Juice - Answer CYP-3A4 inhibitor! Leads to increased pharmacologic effect of drugs (i.e. statins, some BP meds, Viagra) Phenobarbitol ...

What is prescriptive authority? - Answer Legal right to prescribe drugs Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs? - Answer No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated What is the sunshine act? - Answer -part of the affordable care act -limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies -reduces bias What is pharmacology? - Answer -study of the drugs and their actions and effects on living things -legal drugs, illegal drugs...

Anti-Ulcer drugs help by: - Answer -altering gastric pH by decreasing acid secretion -protecting the stomach wall lining by increasing mucosal protection -eradicating harmful bacteria Ex: H. Pylori What are the main pharmacologic categories of drugs we used to manage gastric acid secretion and the effects: - Answer -antacids -H2 receptor antagonists -proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) -prostoglandin analogs -mucosal protectant sulcrafate (Carafate) What is the first OTC medication tried b...

Is insulin required for type 1 diabetes? - Answer -yes--there is autoimmune pancreatic beta cell destruction and unable to produce endogenous insulin* What is the typical therapy for a type 1 diabetic: - Answer -life long insulin* -basal insulin -boluses of short-acting insulin to provide coverage for meals and snacks Symptoms of diabetes mellitus: - Answer -involuntary weight loss -polyuria -polydipsia -polyphagia Symptoms of ketoacidosis: - Answer -dehydration -abdominal pain -...

PLLR Category A - AMSWER-Drug poses no risk to fetus PLLR Category B - AMSWER-The drug poses no risk to animals OR no risk to humans if there was an adverse effect on animals PLLR Drug Category C - AMSWER-There is inconclusive data on the drug PLLR Drug Category D - AMSWER-Evidence of human fetal risk PLLR Drug Category X - AMSWER-Fetal abnormalities demonstrated Type 1 adverse reactions - AMSWER-IgE-mediated, immediate hypersensitivy Type 2 adverse reactions - AMSWER-Antibody ...

Pharm PC707 - Final Safety Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Pharm PC707 - Final Safety Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Pharm PC707 - Final Safety Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Pharm PC707 - Final Safety Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct First line for tx of constipation in pregnancy? - ANSWER-bulk forming laxatives (citrucel) and glycerin suppositories. adverse drug reactions for long-term use of PPIs? - ANSWER--- iron and B12 deficiency --...

Antacids Examples - Answer Calcium carbonate (Tums, Rolaids), Sodium bicarbonate (Alka Seltzer), Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia), Aluminum (Amphogel), Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Antacid Indications - Answer Dyspepsia Acts immediately but weaker and short-lived Antacid MOA - Answer Neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach, thereby increasing gastric pH above 4.0 Patient Teaching for Antacids - Answer Be sure to separate antacids from other medications by 2 hours Avoid sod...

PC707 MOD 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE PC707 MOD 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE PC707 MOD 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE PC707 MOD 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE Droperidol is known to... - ANSWER-prolong the QT interval. D cimetidine is known to... - ANSWER-prolong the Qt interval. C What GI drug classes are used to treat gastric acid excretion erosion and upset.? - ANSWER-Antacids, H2RA, PPI, prostaglandin analogs, mucosal protectants what...

Understand, identify, and rank evidence-based prescribing resources - ANSWER-*Trusted sources* Research: RCT, systematic reviews Expert orgs like ACOG, AAFP, etc Lexicomp Natural Meds LactMeds DailyMed CredibleMeds (QT) Describe safe and ethical prescribing for family and friends - ANSWER-*if* you do it, treat as any patient full history, exam, etc Rx only with *extreme* caution if even allowed in your state Understand pregnancy letter categories and PLLR - ANSWER-Categories A, B,...