RADI 211 - Pharmacology Table

This drug classifications is used to block histamine from producing adverse effects such as itching, inflammation, respiratory distress and overall allergic reactions

antihistamines

This type of drug classification will assist in lowering the blood pressure to safe, long-term goals

antihypertensives

T or F: Two common uses for endocrine medications would be for diabetes and hypothyroidism

true

This type of medication affects the electrical conduction of the myocardium and thus decreases arrhythmia (dysrhythmia) production

antiarrhythmics

This medication is often just referred to as "water" pills

diuretics

Which of the following statements are true regarding chemotherapy drugs

- they are extremely toxic compounds designed to kill off rapidly growing cells of the human body

- these drugs will alter or destroy the various stages in cellular division for cancerous cells

- physical contact with these chemotherapy medications can put healthcare workers at risk of serious side effects

all of the above

These drug classifications are substances that accelerates defecation, eases defecation, loosens stool and increases bowel movements

cathartics & laxatives

Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat

schizophrenia, paranoid behaviors & hallucinations

These anti-infective medications are agents used to kill mycotic (fungal) organisms

antifungals

These medications are frequently used in patients who have a history of blood clot formation or the potential to develop blood clots

anticoagulants

Which of the following drugs can be used to treat dysrhythmias

- lidocaine

- epinephrine

- nitroglycerin

- morphine

lidocaine

Which of the following drugs causes the constriction of blood vessels and is often used to treat an anaphylactic reaction or cardiac arrest

- benedryl

- epinephrine

- nitroglycerin

- syrup of ipecac

epinephrine

This medication is often used to treat episodes of angina pectoris (chest pain) in patients who have coronary artery disease; a narrowing if the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle

nitroglycerin

This is the drug classification that are effective against nausea and vomiting

antiemetics

This drug classification can be used to ease claustrophobia for patients undergoing MRI

antianxiety

This drug category is used to treat pain associated with inflammation for conditions such as arthritis, vasculitis, muscle tears, broken bons, surgical incisions or trauma wounds

NSAIDs

This class of drugs is used to actively break up a newly formed clot in patients with acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke secondary to blood clot or lower leg ischemia

thrombolytics

T or F: We need to be concerned with the scheduling of exams for patients with type II diabetes (non-insulin dependent). Care must be taken so they don't miss regular meals that may result in a dangerous drop in their blood sugar level

false

These medications are substances that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decrease resistance in the respiratory airway and increase the airflow to the lungs

bronchodilators

These drugs cause a decrease in the perception of pain and have a great potential for physical or psychological addiction

narcotics

Antiarrhythmic medications used to decrease arrhythmia and/or treat dysrhythmia production include

lidocaine, diltiazem, verapamil

Examples of these medications used frequently for patients having a history of blood clot formation may include

warfarin & heparin

Which types of medications can be used for patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent)

glimeprimide, metformin, rosiglitazone

List 5 examples of narcotics

morphine, fentanyl, codeine, oxycodone, demerol

3 examples of antihistamines may include

benedryl, hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine