CPhT Ch 20 + 21

vena cava

one of the two large veins that carry deoxygenated blood from upper/lower parts to the right atrium of the heart

coagulation

solidifcation or change from a fluid state to a solid state, as in the formation of a blood clot

hypertension

high blood pressure

enzyme

a protein that accelerates a reaction by reducing the amount of energy required to initiate the reaction

thrombin

a blood coagulation enzyme

thrombolytic

a med used to break up a thrombus or blood clot

syndrome

a set of conditions that occur together

embolus

aka a blood clot

allergen

a substance that causes an allergic reaction

antitussive

a drug that suppresses a cough

asthma

to have trouble breathing

antihistamine

drugs that alleviate rhinorrhea or sneezing

decongestant

reduces swelling in the nasal cavity

expectorant

drug use to get mucus out of the lungs

expiration

to breathe out

inspiration

to breathe in

influenza

one of the infections of the respiratory system

prophylatic

something taken to prevent a reaction

sputum

a substance usually coughed up from the lungs

Classification of Singulair?

leukotriene inhibitor

Classification of psuedoephedrine

decongestant

Classification of Proventil?

bronchodilator

Classification of Benadryl?

antihistamine

Classification of Nasonex?

corticosteroid

Classification of Delsym?

antitussive

Classification of Spiriva?

anticholingeric

Classification of Musinex?

expectorant

What is the generic term of Mevacor?

lovastatin

What is the generic term of Tenormin?

atenolol

What is the generic term of Tamiflu?

oseltamivir

What is the generic term of Singulair?

montelukast

What is the generic term of Activase?

t-Pa

What is the job of the arteries?

carry blood to the heart

Most commonly prescribed for heart failure?

Lanoxin/digoxin

Which medication is now controlled due to dispensing amount thanks to meth?

sudafed

Biggest complaint with statin drugs?

muscle pain

What is the most common side effect with ace inhibitors?

cough

How else do you refer to your windpipe?

trachea

How are nitro tablets typically given?

sublingally (under the tongue)

Opioids have what affect on the respiratory system?

slows your breathing and respiratory rate down

The range for stage 1 hypertension?

130-139 systolic 80-89 diastolic

What exactly is blood pressure?

the forced excerted by the blood against the inner walls

rhinorrhea

runny nose

MDI

metered dose inhaler

Generic of Prinivil and Zestril?

lisinopril

What drug is used to dissolve blood clots?

Activase

triglidarade

waxy substance

What blood pH should be maintained?

7.4

What is the three layers of the heart wall?

endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium

Which are diruetic?

a. furosemide (Lasix)

b. foscinopril (ACE)

c. spiralactone

d. valsartan (ARB)

e. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

a, e, c

Examples of antihistamines

Benadryl, Claritin, Zyretic, Allegra

What vitamin should be avoided for Warfarin?

Vitamin K

What is the voicebox?

Larynx

With the flu, what drug treats/prevents it?

Tamiflu

Brand name for fluticasone?

Advair

If a pt asks to help with a dry cough but needs to get mucus up?

use expectorants

If you OD on digoxin take what?

digibind

What class of med is Activase?

Thyrombolytic

Statin drugs are classified as?

antihyperlipidemic

Deep vein thrombosis treatment consists of what drug classes?

anticoagulants

Generic for nitro stat?

nitroglycerin

What’s example of a drug in a vasodilator?

nitro

What is used for treatment of hyperlipidemia?

a. Niacin

b. Toporol XL (BP)

c. Lipitor (statin)

d. Glucophage

e. Questran (Bile acid)

a, c, e

Which ones are used for hyperlipidemia?

a. fibrates

b. ACE

c. Bile Acid Sequestrants

d. diruetics

e. statins

a, c, e

Which drug is a controlled substance?

Phenergan w/ codeine (promethazine/codeine)

What 3 drug classes are recommended for the common cold?

analgesic, antihistamine, decongestant

Singulair is in what drug class?

leukotriene inhibitor

Lopressor, Inderal, Tenormin (metroprolol) is what drug class?

beta blockers