Frandsen Chapters 1-8 Review PHARM

__________ forms of systemic drugs include liquids, tablets, capsules, suppositories, and transdermal and pump delivery systems. They can be given orally or by injection (those given by injection must be sterile). - correct answersDosage _____________ blood pressure carries blood and drugs to the placenta - correct answersArterial _____________ drugs are more standardized in their chemical characteristics, more consistent in their effects, and less likely to produce allergic reactions. *Synthetic or Semi-synthetic?* - correct answersSynthetic (In older adults) Medication dosages should be lower in medications with an *(increased or decreased)* half-life. - correct answersincreased *(Estrogen or Progesterone?)* can cause adverse effects including thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular thrombosis, and coronary thrombosis and it promotes blood clotting by stimulating the hepatic production of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X. - correct answersEstrogen *(Not needed for this upcoming exam #3 - No IV lines yet!)* How is a medication delivered by piggyback administered? A. It is pushed into the IV line. B. It is retrograded into the IV line. C. It is injected intramuscularly after another medication. D. It is mixed with 50 to 100 mL of IV fluid in a separate container. - correct answersB. It is retrograded into the IV line. *True or False?:* All natural supplements and herbs are safe for consumption during pregnancy and can be used in place of all medications. - correct answersFalse; some natural supplements or herbs may cause miscarriage, preterm birth, uterine contractions and advanced la