Drug Names

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Drug Names Classification

• Chapter 11,12 Review Game

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Round 1

• A potassium deficiency may result in?
• Answer arrhythmias, muscle weakness, paralysis,
  fatigue, apathy, confusion
• When taking iron supplements, what side effects
  may occur?
• Answer black stool, nausea, vomiting,
  constipation, anaphylaxis
• What groups may benefit from vitamin or mineral
  supplement?
• Answer nursing mothers, alcoholics, adolescents
• Megadoses of which vitamins cause the most side
  effects?
• Answer C, A, D

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More of I

• What group is most likely to be B12 deficient?
• Answer Vegetarians
• Calcium deficiency causes?
• Answer leg cramps, osteoporosis, frequent Fxs
• A deficiency of vitamin A might cause?
• Answer growth, tooth, bone problems, night
  blindness, poor immunity, poor skin
• What are the causes of potassium deficiency?
• Answer diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea

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Round Two

• The causes of a vitamin B6 deficiency are?
• Answer oral contraceptives, malabsorption,
  alcoholism
• Symptoms of iron deficiency are?
• Answer paleness of skin and membranes, weakness,
  vertigo, declining mentation, irregular heart
  function, craving for non-food items
• Iron may be administered by which routes?
• Answer subq inject, PO tablets, PO liquids
• Vitamin K has what purpose?
• Answer blood clotting
• Name some facts about Vitamin C?
• Answer destroyed by heat, unstable with
  antacids, citrus citrus

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Mas Dos

• Potassium can be administered in what ways?
• Answer IV, oral liquid, SR tablets
• Vitamin B-12 deficiency is caused by ?
• Answer vegetarian diets, gastrectomy or
  intestinal resection, malabsorption syndromes,
  pernicious anemia, macrocytic anemia
• The most frequently prescribed medication for
  burns is?
• Answer Silvadene
• Kerolytic agents are used for?
• Answer psoriasis, dandruff, calluses
• The medication of choice for pediculosis (lice)
  in children is?
• Answer Rid

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Round Tois

• Hibiclens is use for?
• Answer surgical scrubs
• What condition can slow absorption of topicals?
• Answer callused skin
• Some examples of antipruritics (itching) are?
• Answer Cortaid, Caladryl, Benzocaine
• Patients on antifungal therapy should?
• Answer keep areas clean and dry, continue
  treatment during menstruation, consult Dr. during
  pregnancy, refrain from intercourse, treat
  partner

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Last but not least

• What are some characteristics of topicals?
• Answer usually OTC, applied to skin, used for
  mucous membranes, never take PO, discontinue with
  side effects until consulting physician
• Some examples of kerolytics, agents used to
  slough off dead skin, are?
• Answer salicylic acid, coal tar, sulfur
• Some examples of antifungals are?
• Answer Lotrimin, mycostatin, tinactin