Antagonist agonist Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document consists of a summary of the course Advanced Pharmacology, corresponding to the Master Drug Discovery Sciences.

MH701 exam 1 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023/2024 What is pharmacodynamics? - ANSWER What the drug does to the body What is pharmacokinetics - ANSWER What the body does to the drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) Psychotropic medications - ANSWER medications used to treat psychiatric disorders What is pharmacogenetics - ANSWER Explains how genetic variation leads to altered drug responses in different individuals and ethnic groups What is drug toxicity? - ANSWER The de...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

Drugs that PRODUCE a response - agonist Drug that PREVENT or block a response - antagonist Therapeutic WINDOW is what? - level of the drug between minimal effective concentration in the plasma for obtaining desired drug response and the minimal toxic concentration The time it takes for one half of the drug concentration to be eliminated from the body is called? - half life what is a patient on two highly protein bound drugs at risk for? - accumulation and toxicity a decreased responsivene...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

What is Pharmacology - correct answer the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems 3 different drug names - correct answer Generic, Trade, and Chemical Pharmacokinetic phase - correct answer Activities within body after drug is administered. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and half life Pharmacodynamic phase - corr...

between the origin and insertion which is usually located proximally in limbs ? correct answers Origin What happens during REVERSE MUSCLE ACTION? correct answers specific movements of the body the actions are reversed THEREFOR the positions of the origin and insertion of a muscle are switched What is a mechanical advantage using the example of a lever? correct answers if the load is closer to the fulcrum and the effort is farther from the fulcrum only a small about of effort is needed to m...

WILKES NSG 552 EXAM 3 2024| 91 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - CORRECT ANSWER Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites. What medications treat opioid disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER Methadone; Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - CORRECT ANSWER Buprenorphine + Naloxone Inappropriate use of what substance may be...

Partial agonist 5-HT1 receptor. Leads to anxiolytic action. Effective with GAD but not other anxiety disorders. Antidepressant at high doses. Used to augment antidepressants. Dose is 2-3 x per day up to 60 mg. Side Effects are dizziness, headache, sedation, nervousness, nausea. correct answer: Buspar Histamine H1 receptor antagonist Anticholinergic effects Short term effects on anxiety/tension Little data on long-term anxiolytic effects Dosing: 50-100 mg 3-4 times/day Use lower doses in...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...