Pharm test 2

Pharmacology test study guide

Exercise can cause bronchospasms- leukotriene modifier

Treated with singulair or montelukast

Caffeine can bronchodilate

Ataxia is an adverse side effect which causes an absence of coordinated movement

Reversal for warfarin is Vitamin K or fiafiadone

Tetracycline- do not give to pregnant women, children under 8. Tell pt to avoid sun and be aware it can

cause brown tooth syndrome

Heart failure- slow heart rate, a positive inotropic effect

Ear drops should be given by pulling ear back/ up, put drops in canal, tilt head and massage tragus. Do

not put cotton ball in to relieve pressure

When talking about potency of narcotics- you need less for IV, more if taken by mouth.

Morphine is more potent than codeine

Metamucil- must drink with lots of water

Fiber absorbs cholesterol and lowers blood sugar

Humangeno project the instructor would say individualize drug therapy more effectively

Preop meds- Atropine blocks parasympathetic- anticholinergic

Contraindicated in narrow angle glaucoma patients

Trying to prevent medication errors find out about what meds the person is on, make sure reconciliation