Pharmacology Ivy Tech

What is the function of the hypothalamus? correct answer: Stimulates the anterior pituitary release of FSH & LH What does LH do? correct answer: Stimulates ovulation What are the effect of progesterone on the body? correct answer: Decreased uterine motility Development of secretory endometrium Thickened cervical mucus Breast growth Increased body temp Increased appetite Depressed T-cell function Anti-insulin effect What are the effects of testosterone on the body? correct ans...

Urinary Elimination correct answer: Process that is essential for life. It requires motility and patency of structures involved in the movement of waste for excretion/ Regulated by neuromuscular signaling and are influenced by transport functions and adequacy of perfusion. Regulating fluid and electrolyts; romoval of waste correct answer: In what two ways does urinary elimination maintain the body's state of homeostasis Kidney correct answer: Paired bean shaped organs. The right is low...

Calcitrol - For hypoparathyroidism Levothyroxine - For hypothyroidism Propylthiouracil - For hyperthyroidism Methimazole - For hyperthyroidism Lispro - Rapid acting insulin Aspart - Rapid acting insulin Regular insulin - Short acting insulin NPH insulin - Intermediate acting insulin Glargine - Long acting insulin Detemir - Long acting insulin Glipizide - Sulfonylureas - type 2 diabetes Glimeperide - Sulfonylureas - type 2 diabetes Metformin - Biguinides - type...

Which of the following is NOT one of the three therapeutic effects associated with the category of salicyclate drugs? A. Analgesic B. Anticoagulant C. Anti-Inflammatory D. Antipyretic correct answer: Anticoagulant The two distinct therapeutic effects of acetaminophen are _____. A. Analgesic and anti- inflammatory B. Analgesic and Antipyretic C. Anti-Inflammatory and Anticoagulant D. Antipyretic and Anti-Inflammatory correct answer: Analgesic and Antipyretic Acetaminophen is cat...

Inflammation correct answer: * pain, swelling, heat, redness, loss of function *Treatment: * RICE * NSAID - analgesics, antipyretic & anticoagulant properties Salicylates correct answer: aspirin (many name brands) A: inhibit making of prostaglandin, cause antipyretic/ analgesic effect I: mild/moderate pain, fever, prevent platelet aggregation, treatment of AMI AE: GI distress, bleed, nephrotoxicity, Reye syndrome, hypersensitivity C: coagulation or bleeding disorders, vi...

chloroquine - Class: Antimalarial -oquine Action: Inhibits reproduction Use: Treats Malaria Adverse effects: -retinotherapy -hepatic dysfunction -incrased psoriasis exacerbation Interactions: -Combination quinine=risk for cardiac toxicity & convulstions Interventions/Education: -take 1-2 weeks prior to travel; 4-6 weeks after -regular eye exams -monitor liver enzymes: AST/ALT -take with meals metronidazole - Class: Antiprotozoal -azole Action: Inhibits protein synth...

What is Albuterol used for? correct answer: Used for: bronchospasm relief inhibits release of histamine increases ciliary motility What is the difference between inhaled, short-acting albuterol and oral, long-acting albuterol? correct answer: Inhaled, short-acting is used to prevent an exercise-induced asthmatic episode. Oral, long-acting is used for long-term control of asthma. What are the expected adverse effects of albuterol? correct answer: TAT tachycardia, angina, tremors in...

Who have published standards of care regarding patient monitoring? correct answer: ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) and AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) What literally means "without sensation"? correct answer: anesthesia What are the four major types of anesthetic techniques? correct answer: Local, regional, sedation/monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and general Who is monitoring direct observation of the patient? correct answer: anesthesia provider ...

Ace Inhibitors correct answer: captopril (Capoten) lisinopril (Prinivil) enalapril (Vasotec) ramipril (Altace) Ace Inhibitor Action correct answer: Action Blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to a decrease in blood pressure, a decrease in aldosterone production, a small increase in serum potassium, and sodium and fluid loss. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) correct answer: losartan (Cozaar) valsartan (Diovan) irbesartan (Avapro) candesartan (Atacan...