Advanced Pharmacology 6521 Mid Term Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Dantrium {Ans: dantrolene Treats MS skeletal muscle relaxant. S/E constipation}Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs) {Ans: Also known as anticonvulsants Goals of therapy -To control or prevent seizures while maintaining a reasonable quality of life -To minimize adverse effects and drug-induced toxicity -AED therapy is usually lifelong -Combination of drugs may be used}Etanercept (Enbrel) {Ans: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Interrupts complex immune responses, preventing disease progression. Uses: slow joint degeneration and progression of rheumatoid arthritis.}Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) {Ans: fluticasone mometasone budesonide beclomethasone pref for persistent asthma need consistent daily use for optimal effect (NOT PRN)}Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) {Ans: Antibiotic, treats crohns, used with infliximab.}Antineoplastics (anti-tumor) {Ans: "Stine" cytotoxic systemic chemotherapy or targeted biological therapy; designed to target specific molecular components in tumor cell biology with the hope of minimizing cytotoxicity to noncancerous cells.}Schedule 2 controlled substances {Ans: Substances with high potential for abuse and currently accepted medical uses. Abuse may lead to severe psychic or physical dependance. Examples - Opium, Morphine, Fentanyl, Methadone, Cocaine, and Oxycodone}Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) {Ans: a class of psychotropic medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia and other disorders that involve psychosis. Ex. olanzapine, risperidone, haloperidol. MAOI}Methimazole (Tapazole) {Ans: Thyroid hormone antagonist.