Pharm Tech Studyingggggg :)

Amitriptyline

-Tricyclic antidepressant (works on serotonin and norepi)

-Treats low mood or depression

-Also used for some types of pain and migraine prevention

AU Abbreviation

Both ears

Lamotrigine

-Lamictal

-Calms overactive nerves

-Epilepsy and bipolar disorder

Metformin

-”Glucophage”

-T2DM

-Gestational diabetes

-Restores the body’s response to insulin

Fluconazole

-most widely used anti-fungal

-1-2 weeks to reach full effect

Famotidine

stomach ulcers, GERD, heartburn, etc.

Metronidazole

antibiotic

warfarin

-anticoagulant

-defending against DVT and PEs

hydroxyzine

-antihistamine

-anxiety

-control of mild allergy sx

-also used to produce sleep before surgery

Freestyle Libre

-blood glucose trends over 24 hr period

-used for 18 and older

-Type I or Type II diabetes

Sertraline

-Generic Zoloft

-SSRI (increases amount of serotonin in the brain)

-Major depressive disorder, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, PMDD, social anxiety disorder

Amphetamine Salts

-Adderall

-CNS stimulant

-Also used to treat narcolepsy

Simvastatin

-”Zocor”

-Used to treat high cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride levels

-Liver doesn’t make as much

-Don’t drink large amounts of alcohol

-Don’t eat grapefruit

Lisinopril

-”Prinivil” or “Qbrelis”

-High blood pressure

-Heart failure

-ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. Relaxes veins and arteries)

Levothyroxine

-Synthroid

-Thyroid hormone replacement

Omeprazole

-Prilosec

-Heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcers

Amlodipine

-Norvasc

-Antihypertensive

-calcium channel blocker (blocks calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Causes the heart and arteries to squeeze more strongly, allows blood vessels to relax and open)

Gabapentin

-Nerve pain

-Epilepsy

-Reduces abnormal electrical activity in the brain

Benzonatate

-Antitussive

-Non-narcotic

Alprazolam

-Xanax

-Benzodiazepine

Azithromycin

-”Zithromax” or “Z-pack”

-Antibiotic for bronchitis, pneumonia, STDs, etc.

Folic Acid

-Vitamin B9

-Can prevent anemia

Escitalopram

-Lexapro or Cipralex

-SSRI

-Depression and GAD

Clonazepam

-benzo

CNS depressant

-anxiety and panic attacks

-antiepileptic

phenobarbital

-prevents and controls seizures

-high risk of abuse

estradiol

treats post-menopausal sx (or hysterectomies)

Vitamin D

-Fat soluble

-Calcium disorders

-Parathyroid disorders

Pantoprazole

-PPI

-Reduces amount of acid the stomach makes

Cefdinir

-Omnicef

-cephalosporin antibiotic

-pneumonia, sinus, and ear infections

Lisdexamfetamine

-generic Vyvanse

-Used in ages 6 and older

-Also used to treat Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

-CNS stimulant

Buspirone

-Anxiolytic

-Also called Buspar

-Don’t drink large amounts of grapefruit juice

Bupropion

-Wellbutrin

-Antidepressant (also SAD)

-Also used for smoking cessation

-Works with dopamine and norepi

Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone

-Vicodin, Norco, or Lortab

-Opioid

-Pain reliever (analgesic)

-Fever reducer (antipyretic)

Amoxicillin

-”Amoxil” or “Trimox”

-penicillin antibiotic

Hydrochlorothiazide

-"Microzide” or “Aquazide”

-diuretic

Atorvastatin

-”Lipitor”

-statin (Lowering LDL)

Ciprofloxacin

-”Cipro” or “Proquin”

-Antibiotic (broad spectrum)

Clozapine

-”Clozaril”

-Antipsychotic

Furosemide

-”Lasix”

-Diuretic

allopurinol

-”Zyloprim”

-Anti-gout (form or arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints)

donepezil

-”Aricept”

-Alzheimer’s/ dementia

-Improves memory, attention, and ADLs (not a cure)

lorazepam

-”Ativan”

-Benzo

-Slows activity in the brain

triamcinolone cream

-corticosteroid cream

-relieving itchiness, redness, swelling

Latanoprost eye drops

-Treats glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Quetiapine

-Seroquel

-antipsychotic

-used for schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and adjunct for major depressive disorder

-off label for anxiety tx

Lithium carbonate

lessons severity and frequency of manic episodes

Side effects of steroidal meds

bruising, moon face, weight gain

Cephalexin

-Keflex

-Used for pneumonia or other respiratory infections

-Cephalosporin antibiotic

Estradiol

-Estrace, Estraderm, Climara

-Used for hormone replacement therapy and to treat menopausal symptoms.

Clozapine

-Clozaril, Denzapine, Zaponex

-antipsychotic

-schizophrenia (especially tx-resistant)

“bacteriostatic” definition

prevents growth of bacteria, but not not kill

Pseudoephedrine contraindicated with

Hypertension!!

COPD tx

albuterol, ipratropium bromide, salmeterol

Trazadone contraindicated for

young men

What technique is used for prep of IV drugs?

Aseptic technique

What is the synergistic effect?

When the effects of two drugs being used together is greater than the sum of two individual drugs

Pioglitazone

-Actos

-Treating high bg for T2DM

Glimepiride

-Amaryl

-Used to treat high bg levels for T2DM

What to do before using albuterol

shake well

Dextromethorphan

-DXM

-non-opioid cough suppressant

Contraindicated definition

NEVER TAKE TOGETHER

Additive effect

when the effect of two drugs together is equal to the sum of their individual effects

What angle for subcutaneous injections

45 degrees

DAW 0

No selection indicated

DAW1

sub not allowed by provider

DAW 2

sub allowed-pt request

DAW 3

sub allowed-pharmacist select

DAW 4

Sub allowed-generic not in stock

DAW 5

Sub allowed-brand dispensed as generic

DAW 6

Override-only use when instructed by payer

DAW 7

not allowed-brand mandated by law

DAW 8

Sub allowed-generic not available in the marketplace

DAW 9

Formulary requires brand name

SIG abbreviation

directions

UD abbreviation

as directed

SS abbreviation

half

AA abbreviation

of each

QS abbreviation

quantity sufficient

gtt abbreviation

drops

AD abbreviation

right ear

AS abbreviation

left ear

1 cup=? mL

240

1 cup= ?oz

8

1 teaspoon=? mL

5

1 tablespoon=?mL

14

1lb= ?g

454

1 dram= ?mL

4

1 fluid oz= ?mL

30

1 pint =? cups

2

1 gallon= ? quarts

4

Alendronate

-Fosamax

-bone density

Fluticasone Propionate

-Flonase nasal spray

-Corticosteroid

Famotidine

-Pepcid

-Antihistamine and antacid

-Heartburn and GERD

Paroxtine

-Paxil

-SSRI

Phenazopyridine

-Pyridium

-Analgesic (pain relief) for urinary tract

Hydroxychloroquine

-Plaquenil

-Antimalaria, but mostly for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Diclofenac

-Voltaren or Cataflam

-NSAID

Prednisone

-Deltasone or Rayos

-Corticosteroid

Ezetimibe

-Zetia

-antihyperlipidemic

Omega-3 fatty acids

-Lovaza

-anti-trygliceride