NURS 1102 – Applied Pharmacology Classification: General Exam 3 Review

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Antibacterial, Antiviral, MSK, and Contrast agents for NURS 1102 Applied Pharmacology.

Thyroid storm

A severe condition characterized by high fever, palpitations, vomiting, diarrhea, and agitation.

Adrenal crisis

A medical emergency that can be prevented by tapering patients off corticosteroid medications slowly.

Acute illness (Diabetes Management)

A state where patients stabilized on a diabetic regimen, when exposed to trauma, infection, or surgery, may require insulin administration.

Culture and sensitivity test

A laboratory procedure used to identify an infection and should be performed before antibiotics are administered.

Bactericidal

A type of antibacterial agent that kills bacteria directly.

Bacteriostatic

A type of antibacterial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria rather than killing it.

Nosocomial infection

An infection that is acquired within a hospital or healthcare setting.

Opportunistic infection

An infection caused by pathogens that take advantage of an opportunity not normally available, such as a host with a weakened immune system.

Superinfection

A new infection that occurs during the treatment of a primary infection, often due to antibiotic use.

Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)

A class of strong antibiotics where the major side effect is toxicity, requiring lab tests for monitoring.

Macrolides

A class of antibiotics that work as a safe alternative for patients who are allergic to penicillin.

Passive immunity

Immunity provided by the introduction of antibodies from an outside source rather than the body's own production.

Active immunity

Immunity that results from the production of antibodies by the immune system in response to the presence of an antigen.

BPH (benign prostate hypertrophy)

A condition characterized by an enlarged prostate that is managed with specific pharmacologic treatments.

Osteoporosis

A condition of increased bone porosity and risk of fracture, often treated with bisphosphonates or HRT.

Gout

A condition caused by uric acid accumulation, treated with drugs for pain and inflammation during acute attacks.

Acne vulgaris

A common skin condition that has various pharmacologic treatment methods.

Extravasation

The leakage of intravenously administered contrast agents or medications into the surrounding tissue.

DMARD’s

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs used in the pharmacologic management of rheumatoid arthritis.

H2 receptor antagonists

Gastrointestinal agents used to treat conditions such as peptic ulcer disease.