Pharmacology Final Prep

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What is Pilocarpine?

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Pilocarpine is a parasympathetic agonist used to treat conditions like glaucoma and dry mouth.

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What are common side effects of Pilocarpine?

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Common side effects include watery eyes, diarrhea, and drooling.

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What does nephrotoxicity refer to?

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Nephrotoxicity refers to damage to the kidneys caused by drugs or toxins.

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What is a sign of nephrotoxicity?

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Decreased urine output is a sign of nephrotoxicity.

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What is 'Off Label use' in pharmacology?

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Off Label use refers to using a medication for a purpose not approved by the FDA.

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Which receptor is primarily found in the lungs?

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Beta 2 receptors are primarily found in the tissues of the lungs.

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What is a 'Paradoxical effect' in medication?

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A paradoxical effect is when a medication causes the opposite of the intended effect.

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What is the purpose of a loading dose?

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A loading dose is an initial higher dose of a drug to quickly achieve therapeutic levels.

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What does 'Effective Dose' mean?

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Effective Dose refers to the dose of a drug that produces the desired therapeutic effect.

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What is a 'Lethal Dose'?

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Lethal Dose is the amount of a substance that can cause death.