Final Exam ---- STUDY GUIDE ---hs140 (New)

1. Exam 1: Pharmacology has 57 questions; Exam 2: Calculations has 25 questions; total of 82 questions: (some T/F, couple of matching questions dealing with terms) study general terms, dosage-forms, Rx-writing abbreviations, sigs(qd, bid, q4h, prn, etc), Do-Not-Use list 2. Review calculations or conversions such as: kg-lbs, tsp-ml, tablespoon-tsp, inches-mm, etc 3. familiarize yourself with Niacin uses, side-effects, benefits, etc 4. go over antibiotic classes (ch 18) and general info, antifungals 5. look at drugs that may cause problems (cross-sensitivity) for the patient who is allergic to Sulfa-drugs 6. review Diuretics characteristics of the different classes 7. understand the terms ototoxic and nephrotoxic as they relate to antibiotic usage (knowing examples may be helpful!) 8. understand the use of steroids in inhalers, know examples 9. how has Lomotil been formulated to prevent abuse? 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Know how COX2 inhibitors differ from the original NSAIDs, Explain the NDC (National Drug Code) number, and what Is there an antidote for warfarin-toxicity? Other than the MD and the Rph, who can make what is an off label use of a prescription drug? describe Diabetes-Insipidus, how is it different from DM? and what the benefits are of the COX2s. specific drug information is contained within it

medication-errors?

Final Exam ---- STUDY GUIDE ---hs140 (New)

16. look over general pharmacology terms such as synergism, etc stuff we covered early in the course