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Common Drugs
Chapter 3 Handout
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Health Care
12th Grade
12/03/2008

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Term
Diabetes can be classified as...
Definition
Type I and Type II
Term
Type I dieabetes is usually diagnosed when?
Definition
In early childhood
Term
What does the body not produce when someone has Type I diabetes?
What does is render the person?
Definition
insulin
insulin dependent
Term
What does insulin dependent patients require?
Definition
to receive insulin daily
Term
What are the types of insulin?
Definition
rapid acting
short acting
intermediate acting
long acting
Term
What does no insulin being produced cause?
Definition
excess glucose in the body
Term
What treatment is not usually given to a type I diabetic?
Definition
oral medication
Term
Insulin vials are dipensed in how many units per ml?
Definition
100
Term
A 10 ml vial of insulin would contain how many units?
Definition
1000
Term
How is most insulin given?
Definition
Subcutaneously (SC)
Term
Where are the insulin shot sites?
Definition
abdomen
upper arm
thigh
Term
When giving insulin shots it is important to...
Definition
rotate sites
Term
Insulin needles range from what to what?
Definition
3/8 to 5/8 inch
Term
What does the length of the insulin needle depend on?
Definition
the weight of the patient
Term
The guage of insulin needles represent what?
Definition
The thickness of the needle
Term
Insulin needle gauges range from what to what?
Definition
25 to 31
Term
The higher the guage the ________ the needle
Definition
thinner
Term
Syringe sizes are...
Definition
3/10cc (30 units)
1/2cc (50 units)
1cc (100 units)
Term
What insulin medication is the only oral inhalation powder?
Definition
Exubera
Term
What are some rapid acting insulins?
Definition
Humalog- insulin lispro
Novolog- insulin aspart
Apidra- insulin glulisine
Exubera- insulin human
Term
What are some short acting insulins?
Definition
Humulin R- insulin regular
Novolin R- insulin regular
Term
What are some intermediate acting insulins?
Definition
Humulin N- insulin isophane (NPH)
Novolin N- insulin isophane (NPH)
Lente- insulin zinc suspension
Term
What are some long lasting insulins?
Definition
Lantus- insulin glargine
Levemir- insulin detemir
Term
Which insulins are clear and colorless?
How can they be given?
Definition
Humalog- lispro
Novolog- aspart

Subcutaneously or in an IV
Term
Which insulin cannot be mixed with any other insulin?
Definition
Lantus- glargine
Term
Indulin at room teperature ______ less, but will expire in ___________.
Definition
burns

28-30 days
Term
What are the three types of insulin?
Definition
beef
pork
biosynthetic human
Term
What are the insulins that do not require a prescription?
Definition
Humulin N, R, & 70/30
Novolin N, R, & 70/30
Lente
Term
What is type II diabetes usually caused by?
Definition
lifestyle choices
Term
What are some type II diabetes oral medications?
Definition
Orinase- tolbutamide
Dymelor- Acetohexamide
Tolinase- Tolazamide
Diabinese- Chlorpropamide
Diabeta- Glyburide
Glucotrol- Glipizide
Amaryl- Glimepiride
Term
What does metformin have on the package?
Definition
a black box warning
Term
What is a side effect of metformin?
Definition
weightloss
Term
Metformin is contraindicated with what kind of patients?
Definition
congestive heart failure (CHF) and greater than 80 years of age
Term
What is a side effect of alphaglucosidase inhibitors?
Definition
flatulence (gas)
Term
Glucagon is used________________.
Definition
When a patient has low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Term
Type I diabetes wouldn't use which medication?
a. lantus
b. lispro
c. glucagon
d. glucotrol
Definition
d. glucotrol
Term
Type I diabetics can increase their pancreatic output of _______ by changing their ______ and _______.
Definition
insulin
diet
exercise
Term
Glyburide is used to treat what?
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
Where is insulin stored in the pharmacy?
Definition
refrigerator
Term
What is the proper temperature for insulin storage?
Definition
36-46 degrees
Term
What is hypoglycemia defined as?
Definition
low blood sugar
Term
What type of injection offers the quickest onset of action?
Definition
IV
Term
An HbA1C test will show glucose control over what period of time?
Definition
3 months
Term
What is the generic name for Synthroid?
Definition
levothyroxine
Term
What is the abbreviation for propylthiouracil?
Definition
PTU
Term
Armour Thyroid 1 grain is equivalent to how many milligrams?
Definition
60mg
Term
How is Miacalcin stored prior to dispensing?
Definition
refrigeration
Term
How is Miacalcin administered?
Definition
intranasal
Term
What is the dosing frequency of Boniva?
Definition
once monthly
Term
How is Fosamax taken?
Definition
30 minutes before breakfast and with water only
Term
What is the dosing frequency of Fosamax 70 mg?
Definition
once weekly
Term
Why should a patient not lie down after taking biphosphonates?
Definition
erosion of the esophagus
Term
Which drug category does Verapamil belong to?
Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
What suffix is generally associated with betablockers?
Definition
-olol
Term
What suffix is generally associated with ACE inhibitors?
Definition
-pril
Term
What condition is a diuretic used to treat?
Definition
edema
Term
What drug is exempt from childproof closures?
Definition
sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
Term
What bottle must nitroglycerin sublingual tabletes be stored in?
Definition
the original glass bottle
Term
What color is used to protect prescription vials from sunlight?
Definition
amber
Term
Viagra is contraindicated with what drug?
Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
Coumadin is in what pregnancy category?
Definition
X
Term
How is Lovenox administered?
Definition
by injection
Term
What vitamin is also known as niacin?
Definition
vitamin B3
Term
When should diuretics be taken?
Definition
in the morning
Term
What drug has a major side effect of a dry cough?
Definition
lisinopril
Term
What is the generic name for norvasc?
Definition
amlodipine
Term
What class is a last reort for the treatment of depression?
Definition
MAOI's
Term
What drug has a very serious reaction with cheese and wine?
Definition
phenelzine
Term
What drug requires special pharmacy enrollment to dispense?
Definition
clozapine
Term
What controlled drug substance schedule are benzodiazepines?
Definition
IV
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