Pharmacologic class - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank on the Core Concepts in Pharmacology 5th Edition by Holland, Adams and Brice Table of Contents Chapter 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Chapter 3 ........................................................................................

NUR451 PathoPharm Exam 1 Latest Version Graded A+ Pharmacology the science of drugs Pharmotherapeutics utilization of drugs for disease prevention and alleviation of suffering drug categories medications, biologics, alternative/complementary therapies FDA -integrated into the US Department of Health and Human Services in 1988 -approves drugs deemed safe and effective -all laboratories must secure FDA approval before drug marketing -monitors but does not regulate herbal and diet...

NUR3196 Exam 4 Drugs; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Therapeutic class Correct answer analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug, antipyretic Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Pharmacologic class Correct answer NSAID Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Actions and Uses Correct answer inhibits prostaglandin synthesis; can be used for pain associated w/ musculoskeletal disorders, headache, dental pain, and dysmenorrhea

NUR3196 - Comprehensive Final Exam Drugs; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Bethanechol (Urecholine) Correct answer - Therapeutic class: non-obstructive urinary retention drug - Pharmacologic class: muscarinic cholinergic receptor drug - Mechanism of action: direct-acting parasympathomimetic that stimulates parasympathetic activity by interacting with muscarinic receptors. Stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the digestive and urinary tract. Used to treat urinary retention. - OD ...

NUR 3196 Exam 2 Drugs; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Morphine brand name Correct answer Astramorph PF, Duramorph Morphine therapeutic class Correct answer opioid analgesic Morphine pharmacologic class Correct answer opioid receptor agonist Morphine actions Correct answer -euphoria, constriction of pupils, stimulation of cardiac muscle -relieves acute or chronic pain if non-narcotic analgesics have failed

Cardiovascular Disorders Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if: pregnancy occurs. A patient is diagnosed with mild heart failure (HF). What drug listed below would be a good choice for reducing morbidity and mortality long term? Metoprolol A patient taking an ACE inhibitor should avoid: potassium supplements. An 87-year-old has history of symptomatic heart failure. He presents today with lower extremity edema and mild shortness of breath with exertion. In addition ...

NUR3128 Exam 2 Drugs; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) Therapeutic class Correct answer antiheartburn drug Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) Pharmacologic class Correct answer antacid Aluminum hydroxide Actions and Uses Correct answer -Aluminum compounds are minimally absorbed -Neutralize stomach acid by raising pH of stomach contents -Do not reduce volume of acid secretion -Most effectively used in combination with other antinuclear drugs for symptomatic...

What class of medication can cause tooth discoloration, deposits on bones, and bone growth restriction? - Tetracycline antibiotics What are the risks to a postpartum mother and newborn if the mother is an ultra-rapid metabolizer taking codeine? - opioid toxicity *in ultrarapid metabolizers, there may be an increase in morphine from codeine, resulting in opioid toxicity. Combined oral contraceptives increase blood levels of _____________________, _____________________, _______________, and...

NUR 3196 Drug; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Bethanechol (Urecholine) Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Class Correct answer P: Muscarinic cholinergic receptor drug (Direct-Acting Parasympathetic) T: Nonobstructive urinary retention drug Bethanechol (Urecholine) Actions/Uses Correct answer Attaches with parasympathetic muscarinic receptors, stimulates smooth muscle contraction in GI in urinary tract. Used to stimulate GI after anesthesia and prevent urinary retention.

NUR3128 Exam 3 Drugs; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Lisinopril Therapeutic class Correct answer Drug for HF and HTN Lisinopril Pharmacologic class Correct answer ACE inhibitor Lisinopril Actions and Uses Correct answer - One of the most frequently prescribed drugs - Inhibits ACE and decreases aldosterone production - Decreases BP, increases CO - 2-3 weeks of therapy required for max effect; several months for cardiac function to return to normal - Improves survival for patients wh...