MAT 216 Finals Review

Analgesics and narcotics are given for what reason?

To relieve pain

Identify drugs listed in the Benzodiazepines category

Diazepam (Valium)

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Identify drugs listed in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Lexapro

Prozac 

Zoloft 

Paxil

What is the drug class for monoamine oxidase inhibitors?

Antidepressants

What is the drug used to treat alcoholism?

Antabuse (Disulfiram)

Identify the drug class used to treat schizophrenia 

Antipsychotics

Identify the most abused drug classification

Opioids (narcotics)

Narcotics and barbiturates can depress what system in the body if overdose occurs?

Central nervous system and respiratory system

What sides effects do lithium cause?

Tremors

Thirst

Frequent urination

Weight gain

Nausea

What is the drug of choice for manic depressive disorder?

Lithium

Identify narcotic analgesics drugs

Morphine

Codeine

Hydrocodone

Morphine 

Identify drug classification for mood or bipolar disorder

Mood stabilizers

What warning and adverse reactions has been set for breast cancer drug pamidronate?

Kidney damage

Jaw bone damage 

What are the side effects of chemotherapy medications?

Nausea

Vomiting

Hair loss

Fatigue

Infection

What is alopecia? 

Hair loss

What drugs are used with chemotherapy medication?

Zofran (Ondansetron)

Phenergan (Promethazine)

Reglan (Metoclopramide)

What is term stomatitis and what are signs and symptoms of this condition?

Stomatitis is irritation of the mucous membrane symptoms include mouth sores and inflammation

What drug class should be administered prophylactically before administering a chemotherapy drug?

Antiemetics

What does cytotoxic means?

Toxic to cells

How are chemotherapeutic agents are administered?

IV

Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta what drug classification they are listed under

Schedule ll

What is the maximum amount of parenteral medication given to a pediatric patient?

1 mL

How long should a child remain in the instillation position when nose drops are administered?

5 minutes

With children under the age of three how should their ear be positioned when giving eardrops?

Pull ear down and back

What is the recommended form of medication administration for a child that is vomiting or running a fever?

Rectal suppository

Identify the most common method of administering an immunization

Intramuscular

What is the preferred route of medication administration in pediatric patients?

Oral

Nasal spray

Injection

What are the side effects as a result of corticosteroids interacting with digitalis?

Low potassium

Digitalis toxicity

What can occur in an older adult as a result of changes in the liver function?

Drugs stay in the body longer

Why do drugs not reach the intestines as quickly in an older adult?

Slower stomach emptying

What should be done if a patient is not able to swallow a pill?

Use liquid form or crush only if approved

What are the guidelines to follow when administering medication to older adult patient?

Start with low doses

Monitor closely

Situations when an individual should not administer medication to a patient?

Wrong patient

Wrong drug

Allergy

Expired medication

Patient refuses

Aspirin and its use in stroke patients

Prevents blood clots and future stroke

Epilepsy and patient teaching concerning medication usage

Take medicine every day and on time 

What are the routes of administration for local anesthetics

Topical

Injection

Epidural

Spinal

Be able to identify seizure medications

Dilantin

Tegretol

Depakote

Mysoline 

Neurontin 

Be able to identify over the counter (OTC) analgesics

Tylenol

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Naproxen