Davis Drug Guide For Nurses 16th Edition Vallerand Sanoski Test Bank

pregnancy catergory {Ans: -indicates drugs potential for causing fetal harm}USE of a drug {Ans: - the purpose/ why for which the drug is given - synonyms: GENERAL USE and INDICATION}Brand name {Ans: - NOT bold - capitalized - brand names avaiable only in canada {}}nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents {Ans: USE: - used to control mild-moderate pain/fever - various inflammatory conditions - TA and OA, postoperative occular inflammation, and inflammation to allegies ACTION: - have analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis - have antipyretic action due to vasodialation and inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS}Antiplatelets {Ans: USE: - treat/prevent thromboembolic events such as stroke or MI ACTION: - inhibit platelet aggregation, prolong bleeding time, and to prevent stroke or MI}drug classification {Ans: - 50 total - 27 start w/ :anit-" - 23 dont - use the therapeautic classicfication}Anti- Alzheimer agent {Ans: USE: management of alzheimes demntia ACTION: - increase the amount of ACH in the CNS by inhibiting cholinesterase - no agent can slow the progression of Alcheimers dementia}thrombolytics {Ans: USE: acute managment of ST-segment-elevation MI ACTION: converts plasminogen - plasmin - degrades fibrin - clots}interactions {Ans: drugs