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pt care week 7 ch 13
medication info
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10/16/2015

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pharmacokinetics
Definition
the study of the way the body processes a drug
how they"re absorbed, reach their site of action, are metabolized and are eliminated
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absorption
Definition
process involving the movement of a drug from the siteof adinistration into the systemic circulation in order to provide a desired effect.
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distribution
Definition
the means by which a drug travels from the bloodstream to the target tissue and site of action
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metabolism
Definition
the porcess by ehich the body transforms drugs into an inactive form that can be excreted from the body
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excretion
Definition
refers to the elimination of drugs from the body after they have been metabloized
KIDNEY
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pharmacodynamics
Definition
the study of the effects of drugs on the normal phsiological functions of the body
agonist and antagonist
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agonist
Definition
a drug that produces such a specificc action and promotes the desired result
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antagonist
Definition
a drug that attaches itself to the receptor, preventing the agonist from acting
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therapeutic effect
Definition
desired outcome from drug
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side effect
Definition
predictable action or effect of a drug other than desired
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toxic effect
Definition
poisonous, potentially lethal situation due to drug accumulation in the body
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idiosyncratic reaction
Definition
an unusual over-or-under reaction to a drug
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allergic response
Definition
response to a specific allergen that may be slight or severe, and very unpredctable
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synergistic (additive) effect
Definition
response to combined drugs that differ from their indiviual effects.
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antihistamines
Definition
meds for allergic reactions
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diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Definition
benadryl
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epinephrine
Definition
adrenergic vasoconstricctor
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methylprednisolone
Definition
coricosteroid antiinflammatory to reduce possiblity of respiratory arrest
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antimicrobials
Definition
kill idseae causing miroorganisms
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antibiotics
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anticonvulsants
Definition
treat seizure disorders
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antiarrhythmics
Definition
treat chronic cardiac arrhythmias
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analgesics
Definition
relieve pain without loss of consciousness
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sedatives and tranquilizers
Definition
exert a quieting effect and often inducing sleep. reduce anxiety
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antagonists
Definition
used to counteract the effecs of other ddrugs, such as sedatives and analgesics (take away high)
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local anesthetics
Definition
eliminate sensation in a specific area
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paralytic agents
Definition
for insertion of n endotracheal airway or to combative patients to faciliate diagnosis and treatment. all m
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hypoglysemic agents
Definition
control level of glucose in the blood
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antihypertensives
Definition
control high blood pressure
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antihypertensives
Definition
beta blockers
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enteral route
Definition
oral, rectal, nasogastric tube
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