CPhT Ch 29 & 30

herb

plants that have medicinal purposes

antiseptic

something that stops the growth of unwanted microorganisms

expectorant

drug class known to help get sputum up & out

antipyretic

drug class known to help lower fever

antitussive

drug class known to help stop a dry cough

anti-inflammatory

drug class known to help pain, swelling, and redness

circadian rhythm

a 24-hour cycle

analgesic

drug class known to help with pain

any medication you need a prescription for is called?

legend drug

prophalaxis

something that prevents something from happening

Lamisil

terbinafine

Pepcid

famotidine

Aleve

naproxen

Colace

docusate sodium

Mucinex

guaifenesin

Chloraseptic

sore throat

Tylenol

pain

Claritin

allergies

Nexium

GERD

Unisom

insomnia

What does NSAID mean?

nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug

which drug does NOT have anti-inflammatory properties?

Tylenol

list some complementary alternative medicine

yoga, acupuncture, massage therapy

what does biofeedback help?

mental health/stability, hypertension, heart rate, b/p

list some non-drug treatments

herbal

how are medications dosed for children?

by weight

who has prescriptive authority? who does not?

Doctors/Pharmacists can, CPhT’s cannot

What properties does aspirin have?

anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, blood thinner

Which is not an OTC product?

a.) Miralax b.) Colace c.) Benadryl d.) Lasix e.) Prilosec

c. ) and d.)

what other names might be said when talking about Echinacea?

purple cone, snake root

what does yoga include?

helps breathing, posture

large doses of cranberry can cause what side effects?

GI, diarrhea

garlic side effects include?

nausea, gas, heartburn, body odor

OTC meds treat a lot of conditions. name some that is treatable with OTC meds and some that are not.

heart attack can, BP cannot

indications for ibuprofen?

antiinflammatory, fever, pain

what does traditional medicine include?

doctor visits, xrays, labwork, prescriptions

what is included in an OTC monograph?

acceptable ingredients, dosages, formulas, labeling

route of administration that must be sterile?

IV

symptoms: itchy/runny eyes, sneezing, itching, hives. what drug class would be best to treat the symptoms?

antihistamines

what is cranberry used mostly for?

UTI

what are some indications for soy?

lactose intolerance

name some common side effects of diphenhydramine/Benadryl

drowsiness

if referring to homeopathy, you could also say?

law of similars

name some proton pump inhibitors (PPI):

Nexium, Prilosec (-prazole)

what does aromatherapy consist of?

fragrances that help elements

what is the cut off age for OTC cough & cold recommendations that lists the dosing info?

2 years old

the drug that helps with BOTH constipation and diarrhea:

psyllium

if the doctor tells you to take low dose aspirin, what might they be treating?

high blood pressure, heartattack, stroke

homeopathic drugs are overseen by who?

FDA

in april 2020, this H2 blocker was discontinued:

Zantac

motrin & advil would be classified as?

NSAID

Medicine that is made in a lab is called what?

synthetic drugs

Needles used in specific points in the body is called?

accupuncture

next day drowsiness is common in older adults if they take what drug?

Benadryl/diphendryamine

Using specific energy points in the body with the hands is called what?

accupressure

When was the homeopathy first used?

1800s

There are how many OTC products on the market roughly?

300,000

Malaria was cured with what drug?

Quinie

thrombolytic

atleplase (t-PA)

ACE

lisinopril

ARB

valsartan

vasodilator

nitroglycerin

statin

lovastatin

beta-blockers

atenolol

PPI

omeprazole

H² antagonist

famotidine

SSRI

fluoxetine

Benzo

lorazepam

What is a very common drug people are allergic to?

penicillin, sulfur drugs