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5 steps in the nursing process |
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ADPIE
assesment
diagnosis
plan
implement
evaluate |
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period in pregnancy that has the greatest danger fro drug-induced developmental defects? |
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in infant when can you give buttox injections? |
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at least when walking possibly 2-3
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why is absorbtion of drugs altered in the neonates? |
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itramuscular absorbtion faster and irregular, doesn't dissolve fluidly |
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premi and young have an immature what? |
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liver-doesn't produce enough microsomal enzymes |
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at what age are lungs mature? |
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discuss how pediatric skin is different? |
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absorbs easy, but also irritates easy |
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prescribed many drugs, often from many diff. sources, always think about side effects |
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the elderly are always fixated on what? |
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what 2 drugs cause most readmissions for the elderly? |
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anticoagulants and insulin |
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anticholinergics cause what problems in the elderly |
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GI function problems/bladder |
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antidepressants cause what problems in the elderly |
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can cause BP to go too low |
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how do cardiac glycosides work?(digoxin) |
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slows and strengthens heart |
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drugs that don't make money, but serve a purpose for a particular disorder |
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Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Schedule V |
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I- no acceptable med use-marijuana, LSD
II- high abuse and dependance narcotics, barbituates
III- mod. dependence sedatives, stimulants-Ritalin, Ambien
IV- less abuse potentials sedatives, non-narcotic analgesic
V- limited potential for abuse, no rx but >18yo with ID-otc (behind counter)-cough syrup Terpenhydrate |
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FDA Drug approval process
preclinical-
PH 1-
PH2
PH3-
PH4- |
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informed consent required for all four phases!
preclinical-lab animals
1. healthy humans
2. informed pt(they fully know drug may either kill or save them)
3. clinical implementation- wide spread use
4. continued evaluation-drug approved and used widespread |
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folk remedy- put on chest for cough/congestion |
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right patient
right drug
right storage*
right prep*
right dose
right time
right route
right charting |
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what meds have higher opportunity for error |
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high alert meds
SALAD or LASA-sound alike and look alikes |
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procuring, prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, administering, monitoring |
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Term
can you use trailing zeros?
10.0
can you use leading zeros?
0.35 |
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never use trailing zeros
10
always use leading zeros
0.35 |
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if med error occurs, what is first step? |
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Definition
report to prescriber then fill out occurance/incident report |
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Term
medication reconciliation |
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Definition
process that seeks to prevent med. errors through the ongoing assessment and updating of information on patients' meds throughout the healtcare process and the timely communication of this information to pts and their prescribers.
JCAHO requirement-automatic |
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are alternative therapies regulated? |
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Definition
NO
think about Quality, Quanity, Purity
can interact with prescribed meds
toxicity
binding |
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criteria for drug to have over-the-counter status
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indications for use-consumer must be able to easily diagnose condition, monitor effeciveness, benefits must outway risks
safety profile- drug should have favorable adverse event profile, limited interaction with other drugs, low potential for risk, high theraputic index
Practicality-easy to use, easy to monitor
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herbal products are considered |
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assess what things with use of herbs |
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system functions-esp. renal, liver, cardiac
conditions that are contraindicated
potential drug-drug and drug-herb interactions |
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oral-treat constipation, cause bowel evacuation
can take up to 10hrs to work
monitor for deydration
topical-burns and skin irritation |
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oral (or tea)-restlessness, anxiety, motion sickness, D, indigestion
if allergic to ragweek family-may see anaphylaxis
not for use during pregnancy
amy increase anicoagulant effects
topical-inflammation, wound healing, burns
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UTI prophylaxix or treatment
prevent renal calculi
use unsweetened for to prevent bacteria from adhering to bladder wall
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used to prevent and treat common cold
supportive therapy, not replace antibiotic |
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prevent and treat migraines
hot flashes and menstral problems
rheumatoid arthritis
asthma
avoid use in pregnancy (abortifacient)
increase bleeding with anticoagulants or antiplatieltets
do not stop abruptly, tension headaches, insomnia, joint stiffness and pain, lethargy |
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Definition
dec. cholesterol and triglyceride levels
age related vasc. changes
prevent GI CA
coughs, cold, fevers, sore throat
increase bleeding time if on anticoagulants
may have odor to breath/skin
raw form see more reaction
not use in diabetes, insomnia, pemphigus, rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplants
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nausea, motion and morning sickness
GI upset (Flatulence, colic, indigestion)
High cholesterol, liver toxicity
burns, ulcers, depression
Inc. risk of bleeding, nosebleeds, bruising
caution in pregnancy and with other drugs
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used as a memory improver
Alzheimer's , dementia, cerebral insufficiency
Intermittent Claudication
Tinnitius, HS
use for 6-8 wks, no longer than 3 mos
standardized:if at least 24% flavonoid glycosides and 6% terpene lactones
inc. effects of anticoagulants
50 seeds see seizure |
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fatigue, improve concentration
atherosclerosis, strengthen resistance
inc. effects of anticoagulants
sided effects with lg. doses (diarrhea, nervousness, hypertension, edema, and rash, increased motor activity)
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treat hyperlipidemia, prevent cancer
HA, mild diuretic, CNS stimulant
inc. effect of anticoagulants
causes restlessness, insomnia, palpitations, vertigo, HA,
milk decreases adverse effects |
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stress, anti-anxiety, restlessness,
HA, seizures, colds
do not take with CNS depressants, MAOI, levodopa, antiplatelets, ETOH, anxiolytics
causes drowsiness
effects should be evident within 2 days
contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation
not use with st johns wart |
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mild to mod. depression, anxiety
sciatica, viral infections
interacts with many drugs-not use if taking antidepressants or anit-anxiety meds
takes several weeks to be effective
stop if no response after 4-6 weeks |
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pms
take with water in the am
may take several cycles to ee action |
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aphrodisiac for impotence
causes CNS excitation, tremor, anxiety, inc BP and HR,
avoid if renal or hepatic toxicity |
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who do you call for adverse effects of dietary supplementf or of any drugs or medical devices |
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original source for all drugs? |
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Definition
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science of drugs, any chemical that affects the physiologica processs of a living organism
study of biological effects of chemicals
drugs trigger a change
theraputic
helpful
undesirable
dangerous |
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the study of natural (plant and animal) drug sources
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four main sources for drugs |
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Definition
plants
animals
minerals
laboratory synthesis |
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taken from thyroid of cows in the slaughter house |
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what did insulin used to come from? and now? |
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used to be from pigs, now genetically engineered |
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examples of inorganic drugs |
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Definition
iron tablet and
mylanta-aluminum |
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example fo synthetic source of drug? |
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Term
chemical name
generic name
trade name |
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Definition
chemical name-chemical make up
generic name-nonpatented name-given by US Adopted Name Council
Trade name-proprietory name- registered trademark name, patent, usually by manufacturer |
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the study of how various drug forms influence pharmokinetics and pharmocodynamic activities
The science of preparing and dispensing drugs, including dosage from design
type affects what it does in the body |
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processing of drugs in the body
what body does to to drug
absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion |
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goal of pharmacokinetics? |
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get theraputic dose into the body |
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actual concentration drug reaches in body
affected by absorbtion, distribution, biotransformation, excretion |
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Term
basic actions of drugs
4 things |
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Definition
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Replace or act as substitute for missing
chemical
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Increase or stimulate certain cellular
activities
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Depress or slow cellular activities
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Interfere with functioning of foreign cells
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drugs act by forming what? |
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Definition
chemical bonds with specific receptor sites, like a lock and key |
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the time required for half of an administered dose of drug to be eliminated by the body, or the time it takes for the blood level of a drug to be reduced by 50% |
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the initial metabolism in the liver of a drug absorbed from the gi tract before the drug reaches systemic circulation through the bloodstream |
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give large dose first then less, to get meds on board to get therapeutic quicker |
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the amt of drug that actually reaches the body results in a dynamic equilibrium |
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drugs are sometimes absorbed in the _____ and not all excreted |
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a measure of the extent of drug absorbtion for a given drug and route (0-100%)-ex. what is left after passes through stomach, liver, etc. (first pass)
drugs given IV are 100% bioavailable- they bipass the liver, |
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if 2 drugs have the same concentration of active ingredients, they are equivalent
ex. generic vs. brand name drugs are often this |
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absorbtion varies according to dosage from and route of |
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Definition
Food or fluids administered with the drug
Dosage formulation
Status of the absorptive surface
Rate of blood flow to the small intestine
Acidity of the stomach
Status of GI motility-ex. diarrha, constipation
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the drug is absorbed into the systemic circulation through the oral or gastric mucosa or the sm. intenstine
oral
sublingual-under the tongue
buccal-cheek
rectal-(can also be topical)-enema, suppository, prep. H |
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when give drug orally discuss metabolism |
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metabolized by liver before reaching systemic circulation |
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parenteral route drug admission |
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Definition
by IV,
intra arterial (fastest del. into circulation)
intramuscular
subcutaneous-
intradermal
intrathecal-spinal
intraarticular
transdermal (can be considered parenteral)-on skin |
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Term
intramuscular-
subcutaneous
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Definition
intramuscular (IM)- into muscle, below subcutaneous fat
subcutaneous-into fatty subcutaneous tissues, under dermal layer of skin |
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Term
intradermal-
intrathecal
intraarticular- |
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intradermal- injections under the more superficial skin layers immediately underneath the epidermal layer(TB test)
intrathecal- into the spinal chord(within a sheath)-subarachnoid space
intraarticular- within a joint
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topical routes of drug administration |
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skin, eyes, ears, nose, lungs, rectum, vagina(a little more acidic environment)
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movement of drug to body tissues
affected by solubility, ionization, perfusion |
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large, complex, cannot enter capillaries
if tightly bound are released slowly
if loosly bound act quickly
certain drugs compete with each other at site
drugs bind with the albumin mostly
only unbound drugs can leave the vascular system |
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what type of drugs are often hard to eliminate |
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Definition
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water soluble verses fat soluble drgs in relation to metabolism |
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Definition
water loving-hydrophilic are more easily metabolized
fat loving- lipophilic are difficult to eliminate |
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discuss the blood brain barrier in relation to drug absorption |
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barrier there to protect the CNS,
most drugs do not cross, ex. most antibiotics are not lipid soluble,
only lipids are more likely to cross |
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do most drugs cross the placenta? |
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Definition
yes, and impact the fetus |
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which type of meds are better for distribution, H2o sol or fat?
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areas of body with rapid distribution of drugs...
slow.... |
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rapid....heart, liver, kidneys, brain
slow...muscle, skin, fat |
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the cellular processes involved in the drug and cell interaction |
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the physiologic reaction of the body to the drug |
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onset- the time it takes for a drug to elicit a theraputic response
peak- the time it takes for a durg to reach its max. theraputic response
duration-the time a drug is conc. is sufficient to elicit a theraputic response |
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what organ is most important with excretion? |
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Definition
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excretion of drugs can happen in what forms? |
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Definition
skin, saliva, lungs, bile, feces, kidnesy |
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water soluble drugs are excreted by the process of _______
all other drugs are removed by________ |
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water soluble-glomerular filtration
others-active transport |
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why do we assess renal functioning with drug use? |
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to decrease toxicity risk |
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Science of dealing with interactions
between living organisms and foreign
chemicals
What a drug does to the body Mechanism of drug actions in living tissues
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another name for metabolism |
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all organs that aid in metabolism of drugs and which is primary? |
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liver-primary
skeletal muscle
kidneys
lungs
plasma
intestinal mucosa |
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acetylator is influenced by what? |
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Definition
genetic ability to break down drugs at a specific rate, there are fast and slow acetylators |
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factors that decrease metabolism
increase? |
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decrease- cardiovascular dysfunction
renal insufficiency
starvation
obst. jaundice
slow acetylatory
erythromycin or ketoconazole drug therapy
increase- fast acetylator
barbituate therapy
rifampin therapy(for TB) |
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what happens when there is a delay in drug metabolism? |
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Definition
accumulation of drug in body
prolonged action of the drug-toxicity!
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stimulating drug metabolism causes? |
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diminished pharmocologic effects |
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drug considered to be effectively removed after about how many half-lives? |
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half life is affected by? |
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absorbtion, distribution, metabolism, excretion |
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peak-highest blood level
trough-lowest blood level |
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use of drugs and clinical indications to prevent and treat diseases |
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once drug is at site of action it can do what but not change what |
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can increase or decrease
rate at which cells or tissues function
but cannot make cell or tissue perform a function it was not designed to perform
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Term
1. emperical therapeutics
2. rational theraputics |
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using shared knowledge to begin therapy before test results are positive
2. waiting for confirmation-ex. chemotherapy
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any characteristic of pt., esp. a disease state that makes use of a given medication dangerous
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tetracycline has an interaction when taken with what? |
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Definition
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teratogenic- fetus danger
mutagenic-cellular danger |
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pts on narcotics may build up a ____ to the drug
pts on sleeping pills may develop a ____ to the drug |
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Narcotics-tolerance
sleeping pills-dependence |
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additive effect
synergistic effect
antagonistic effect |
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additive 1+1=2 (they are both equal together or seperate)
synergistic 1+1>2 (the combined effect is greater than each individual)
antagonistic 1+1< 2 (the combined effect is less than each individual, they block or reduce each other)
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side effect
verses
adverse effect |
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side effect-expected from studies and experience
may be tolerable and may subside
reason some people stop, but benefits may outweight the side effects
adverse effect-undesired, may be sudden and severe, need to stop medication immediately
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Term
1. cytotoxic reaction
2. serum sickness reaction
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1. death of cells, break down
2. horse syrum reaction to protein |
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inflamation of mucous membranes
mouth, gut
see in antibiotics and chemo drugs |
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to understand most drugs you need to understand how they affect what? |
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Definition
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if hypoglycemic do what?
hyperglycemic? |
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Definition
hypo- low, administer foood or glucose
hyper- insulin |
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some drugs affect auditory ..what nerve and what do you do. |
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8th cranial nerve., monitor loss, sometimes permanent and sometimes temp., discontinue meds and notify md |
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alcohol has what effects? |
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Definition
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effects of chronic ethanol ingestion |
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Definition
nutritional and vitamin deficiencies (B vit)
see physical changes, esp. nerve |
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ethanol withdrawal if in severe DT's |
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Definition
hospitalize,
high BP, high temp, insomnia, high HR
tremors
agitation
ICU!
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ethanol withdraw treatment |
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Definition
benzo's -Diazapam(Valium), lorazapam (Ativan), chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Disulfiram (Antabuse)-causes vomiting if drink alcohol |
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nurses must be what 2 things when dealing with assessments with those suspected of drug abuse issues |
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nonjudgemental and observant |
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