pharm test #2 key terms

relief of effective histamine on body organs and structures

inflammation of mucous membranes in nose caused by problems other than allergies

pt has a reaction to either outdoor (SAR) or indoor allergens (PAR)

drugs used to relieve coughing

given to open bronchi and to allow air to pass through more easily

narrowing or collapse of the bronchial airway

factors that rule out the use of a drug

factors that indicate a drug should be used with great care

agents thast decrease the thickness of respiratory secretions and aid in their removal

a chemical that the body produces that causes and inflammatory response

used in treating asthma, block receptors for cysteinyl leukotrienes C4, D4 and E4 (Singulair)

potential bronchioconstricotrs

drugs that may damage hearing

prevention or protection against disease

an increase in the symptom you are trying to stop

increase in blood flow leading to further congestion (commonly seen with prolonged use with nasal decongestant sprays

lack of response to a drug that a pt has used before with good effectiveness

beta-androgenic agents dialate bronchi through their actions on beta-andrenergic receptors

as some air is forced out through the mucous lined passages, a musical respiratory sound is heard

act directly to relax smooth muscle cells of the bronchi thereby dialating or opening the bronchi

chemicals that kill or damage pathogenic organisms and ar made from other living organisms such as penicillin

chemicals that kill or damage pathogenic organisms

agents that kill bacteria

limit or slow growth of bacteria, weakening or eventually leading to death of the bacteria

drugs that are affective against a wide variety of organisms

each new group of drugs developed from similar drugs

an infestation of worms

drugs that are affective against only a few organisms

an organism that causes infection

the number of organisms the medication is effective against

when other organisms that are not susceptible to a prescribed antibiotic are able to multiply, overgrow and get out of control because the antibiotic has also killed the organisms that would have kept them under control

a disease caused by breakdown of the immune system leaving the pt unable to fight infection

medications used PO/IV/TOP/PV to treat mycotic infections

important group of drugs that slow the growth or prevent the duplication of retroviruses

retrovirus that causes AIDS

a fungal infection

a plant-like organism that feeds on organic matter and produces a yeast-like or mold-like disease

rudimentary virus particles. bud from host cell membranes in order to infect new host cells

emolients, foams and gels for topical anesthesia and healing of the rectal area

medications used to reduce secretion of aqueous humor in the eye, produce complete paralysis, aid in diagnostic procedurs, provide iris sphyncter contraction, and act as a cholinergic agonist to reduce inter-ocular pressure

accelorate scaleing and healing of dry lesions in chronic psoriasis

compounds capable of preventic infections

abnormal dilation or opening of the pupil

used to treat pediculosis-and infestation of lice seen mostly in children

applied to skin and hair to treat scabies

cause the direct stimulation of alpha-receptors of vascular smooth muscle leading to vasoconstriction