African Americans respond Correct Answers Better to diuretics
than to beta blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors.
Less effectively to beta blockers.
Best to calcium channel blockers, especially diltiazem.
Less effectively to single-drug therapy.
Agonist Correct Answers Drug-receptor reaction
Drug binds to receptor to create a response
-Ex. Morphine stimulates opioid receptors
Albumin/Globulin Correct Answers Distribution of
Medications: attach to protein carriers
Allergy meds + alcohol Correct Answers they can cause you to
feel sleepy, and alcohol will amplify the effect.
Alternative/complementary drugs Correct Answers products
from plants and/or their oils, roots, seeds, berries, or flowers
with healing properties (herbs and dietary supplements)
Ex: St. John's wort, garlic, black cohosh, saw palmetto
,Amoxicillin Correct Answers MANY drug-drug interactions
Increases the effects of warfarin, but decreases the effects of oral
contraceptives (yes girlies, you read this right)
Assess for cephalosporins allergy → may have cross allergy
Take oral doses with water (NOT JUICE) as acidic fluid may
nullify drug's antibacterial action
Monitor patient for penicillin allergic reaction for at least 30 min
upon administration
Side effect - diarrhea
Antagonist Correct Answers Drug-receptor reaction
Prevents receptor binding of agonists
-Narcan (naloxone) displaces morphine
Antibiotics/Antimicrobial Agents Correct Answers Destroy
growth of bacteria or fungi
Bactericidal
-Inhibit growth of bacteria or fungi
Primary goals:
-Destroy (or inhibit growth) of bacteria
-At the same time, not harm host tissue
, Anticoagulants like Warfarin (Coumadin) + alcohol Correct
Answers commonly used drug to treat blood clotting problems,
but even occasional drinking on it can lead to internal bleeding
Heavier drinking could also cause bleeding or blood clots,
strokes, or heart attacks.
Antifungal Correct Answers Used to treat fungal infections
such as thrush or candidiasis. Topical medications are available
as well.
If person has liver/kidney dysfunction, they cannot take these
meds.
Antifungal Drugs Interactions Correct Answers Many
antifungal drugs are metabolized by the cytochrome P-450
enzyme system
Co-administration of two drugs that are metabolized by this
system may result in competition for these enzymes and thus
higher levels of one of these drugs
antimalarial Correct Answers Assess for presence of malarial
symptoms
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