Pharm Test- Insulin, Dosage forms, cardiovascular, psychotropic, and antibiotics

What is another route to administer Regular Insulin?

IV (Intravenous)

Which insulin should not be mixed with any other insulin?

Long Acting

NPH Insulin appears?

cloudy

How long does ultra long lasting insulin last?

onset: 6 hours ; duration: 36-42 hours

Which insulin requires rolling?

Intermediate/NPH

Which insulin should be injected 15 minutes before eating?

Rapid

A combination of rapid and intermediate insulin is found in?

Premixed insulins; NPH

A capsule is..?

a gelatin container

Which dosage form is liquid with undissolved particles that must be shaken?

Suspension

A lozenge is designed to dissolve how?

Orally

How does a syrup differ from an elixir?

elixir has alcohol while syrup does not.

Beta Blockers reduce BP how?

They block adrenergic receptors.

Which form melts at body temperature?

Suppository

Topical Medications are applies where?

Skin (usually by rubbing something into the skin)

How does a transdermal patch deliver medication?

Through the skin (A patch that secretes medication that is absorbed by the skin)

Where do inhalers deliver medication?

To the lungs

What form of medication is sweetened and flavored?

Syrup

ACE inhibitors are used in patients with..?

Hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic neuropathy.

How do SSRIs work?

Blocks serotonin reuptake

Buspirone treats?

Generalized anxiety disorders.

TCAs may cause..?

Dry cough, hyperkalemia, dizziness

Amlodipine is a..?

Calcium Channel Blocker

Which calcium channel blocker can cause constipation?

Veraparnil

Which is a common beta blocker?

Metaprolol

What is the main side effect of a beta blocker?

Fatigue

Which is an SNRI?

Effexor and Cymbalta

What do MAOIs interact with?

tyramine foods (ex. cheese, wine)

How do calcium channel blockers work?

Vasodilation

Sulfonomides treat?

Bacteria

Broad spectrum antibiotics act against..?

A wide range of infections

What beta blocker can be used for anxiety?

Propranolol

Penicillin class includes?

Beta Lactam

What are macrolides used for?

Respiratory infections

What are Cephalosporins similar to?

Penicillin

What is the safest antidepressant class?

SSRIs

Common risk of benzodiazepines?

Dependency

Tetracyclines are not recommended to use when?

Pregnant or under 18.

What can an aminoglycoside cause?

Hearing loss

What can we teach tetracycline users?

Avoid sunlight and dairy

Flouroquinolones side effects?

Tendon rupture

Antibiotic resistance results from what?

Over medicating and not completing doses

ACE inhibitors are used in what type of patient?

High blood pressure (HTP)

Beta Blockers should be monitored in patients with what?

Asthma

Benzodiazepines enhance what?

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid— for calming effect)