Pharmacology Test #2 Review

Flashcards for Test #2 Review

Antimicrobial

Medication used for antimicrobial infections, like strep throat.

Vancomycin

An antibiotic often used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria.

Isoniazid (INH)

Medication used to treat tuberculosis (TB).

Antifungal drugs

Medications used to treat fungal infections, various types exist.

Primaquine

Medication used to treat malaria.

Antimalarials

Medications to treat malaria.

Anaphylaxis

A severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.

Penicillin

Type of antibiotic derived from Penicillium fungi.

Ampicillin

A penicillin-derived antibiotic.

Cephalosporin

A class of beta-lactam antibiotics.

Anthelmintic

Medication used to treat worm infections.

Fluconazole

An antifungal medication.

Antiviral drugs

Medications used to treat viral infections.

Adefovir (Hepsera)

An antiviral drug used to treat hepatitis B.

Nursing Implications

Important considerations and actions when administering medications.

Patient Education

Important information to tell patients about their medications and treatments.

Broad-spectrum antibiotic

Antibiotic that affects a wide range of bacteria.

Subjective data

Information reported by the patient.

Objective data

Measurable and observable information.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach to patient care (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation).

Adverse Reaction

An unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug.

Side Effect

An unwanted but not inherently dangerous effect of a drug.

TB Etiology/Pathophysiology

The cause and development of tuberculosis.

TB Treatment

The treatment for tuberculosis.

Flu Treatment

The treatment for influenza.

RSV Treatment

The treatment for respiratory syncytial virus.