Pharmacology Principles & Drug Classifications Flashcards
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A medication with a 'narrow therapeutic index' means:
Answer: There is only a small difference between the therapeutic dose and a toxic dose
Drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, like warfarin and digoxin, require careful dose management because toxicity can occur near therapeutic levels.
Which class of drugs is commonly prescribed to reduce stomach acid production?
Answer: Proton pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole block the gastric acid pump, significantly reducing stomach acid.
When a drug is described as 'teratogenic,' it means:
Answer: It can cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy
Teratogenic drugs can cause fetal abnormalities and are contraindicated or used with extreme caution during pregnancy.
Anticoagulants like warfarin are used to:
Answer: Prevent new blood clots from forming
Anticoagulants do not dissolve clots but prevent the formation of new clots by interfering with clotting factors.
Which of the following is an example of a Schedule II controlled substance?
Answer: Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid with high abuse potential and no refills allowed without a new written prescription.
The 'trade name' of a drug is also called the:
Answer: Brand name
The brand name (trade name) is the proprietary name given by the manufacturer, distinct from the generic chemical name.
Statins like atorvastatin are used primarily to:
Answer: Lower cholesterol levels
Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved in cholesterol synthesis, thereby reducing LDL cholesterol levels.