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Parasympatholytic - A medication or action that decreases the activity of the
parasympathetic nervous system. It is frequently, and more colorfully, described as the
"Feed and Breed" or the "Rest and Digest" portion of the autonomic nervous system.
Sympatholytic drug Medication which opposes the downstream effects of
postganglionic nerve firing in effector organs innervated by the SNS. ADHD Medications
Sympathomimetic- Answer produce physiological effects characteristic of the
sympathetic nervous system by promoting the stimulation of sympathetic nerves.
Example is nasal decongestants
Parasympathomimetic - Answer substance that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous
system (PSNS). These chemicals are also called cholinergic drugs because
acetylcholine (ACh) is the neurotransmitter used by the PSNS.
sodium chloride - Answer tonicity agent used to render a solution similar to osmotic
characteristics
penetrate BBB more easily - Answer erythromycin, sulfadiazpaine
Analytical Model - Answer identifies a caregiver as a scientist dealing only in facts and
does not consider the human aspect of the patient
, engineering model - Answer a dehumanizing approach and usually ineffective
priestly model- this answer provides caregiver with a god-like paternalist attitude that
makes decisions for and not with the patient
collegial model- more of a cooperative model of pursuing health care between provider
and patient involving trust and common goals
IRB- Institutional review board- has the power to approve, require modification or
disapprove research
1 year - minimum age of vaccination for varicella
Phase 1 Trials-Answer Tests for the safety of a drug or device in healthy volunteers
Phase 2 trials-Answer experimental vs control
phase 3 trials-Answer target population
adulterated-Answer if a medications strength differs from on the label
tampering-Answer making unauthorized changes to a medication
drug bank-Answer contains drug data with correlating comprehensive drug target
Single richest source of high quality data- pharmaceutical industry
RTECS- toxicity database from the open scientific literature
TTS-targeted therapeutic protein and nucleic acid targets, along with targeted disease
pathway information and corresponding drugs directed at each target database
Strategic planning- based upon sound and unbiased analysis of organization's present
status
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