Review Pharmacology For The Surgical Technologist

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Which of the three basic measurement systems are preferred in surgery?
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What are the sources of drugs used today?
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How are generic drug names different from trade names?
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Who is the governing body that regulates drugs?
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List two different clinical drug references to look up indications for side effects.
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What are the five "rights" of medication administration?
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What does MRSA stand for?
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What is the difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic?
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How are antibiotics administered in surgery?
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Why would a diuretic be prescribed for long-term use?
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What is the purpose of the endocrine system?
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Why would a male receive a female hormone?
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Why would a female receive a male hormone?
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Why is a preoperative evaluation conducted?
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How is local anesthesia like MAC?
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How are local and MAC anesthesia different?
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What are the three major types of anesthesia?
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How does antigen/antibody reaction pertain to blood types?
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Why is vomiting so dangerous in surgery?
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What is heparin used for?
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Name a procedure where heparin is used:
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Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of a Diuretic: EFFECT:
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EXAMPLE of a Diuretic:
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Name the effect of the following drugs and give an example of Gastric Drugs: EFFECT:
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Gastric Drugs: EXAMPLE:

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