PC 707 Module 1 Exam Study Guide Questions
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Terms in this set (507)
Are there any standards for No standards
potency, efficacy, and purity for
herbal medicines?
peppermint oil helpful in tx some common IBS symptoms (abd
pain and gas)
what is the main adverse effect of Heartburn
peppermint
When do you avoid Acetaminophen Hx of MI, GI bleed, elevated BP
(APAP)?
AUC Area under the plasma concentration time curve
it is the amount of drug in the blood after a dose
is given
a measure of avalibility
butterburr for headaches
, Vd (volume distribution) in development of fetal compartment.
pregnancy So,
plasma and total body water increase (plasma
50%)therefore, serum drug levels decrease and
you may need to increase the dose of hydrophilic
meds
albumin levels decrease and serum albumin
binding decreases.... this means that there are
more unbound drugs and there is an increased
transport of free drugs into the fetal
compartment
metabolism in pregnancy usually first pass is not altered, but there is an
increase in metabolic enzymes so drug doses
may need to be increased.
at the same time, some metabolic enzymes are
decreased so some drugs may need to be
reduced and monitor for toxicity
there is increased estrogen and progesterone:
These may increase metabolization of some
drugs and decrease others
decreased albumin levels increase the amounts
of unbound drugs and increase clearance of the
drugs
reasons for medication not affordable
nonadherence (5) do not understand directions of use
side effects
inconvenient regimen
decide they dont need it
What does the American College of 50% do not take their meds
Preventive Medicine say about less than 70% fill their prescriptions
medication compliance only 25-30% take the meds as ordered
with Correct Answers 2026 latest update!!
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Terms in this set (507)
Are there any standards for No standards
potency, efficacy, and purity for
herbal medicines?
peppermint oil helpful in tx some common IBS symptoms (abd
pain and gas)
what is the main adverse effect of Heartburn
peppermint
When do you avoid Acetaminophen Hx of MI, GI bleed, elevated BP
(APAP)?
AUC Area under the plasma concentration time curve
it is the amount of drug in the blood after a dose
is given
a measure of avalibility
butterburr for headaches
, Vd (volume distribution) in development of fetal compartment.
pregnancy So,
plasma and total body water increase (plasma
50%)therefore, serum drug levels decrease and
you may need to increase the dose of hydrophilic
meds
albumin levels decrease and serum albumin
binding decreases.... this means that there are
more unbound drugs and there is an increased
transport of free drugs into the fetal
compartment
metabolism in pregnancy usually first pass is not altered, but there is an
increase in metabolic enzymes so drug doses
may need to be increased.
at the same time, some metabolic enzymes are
decreased so some drugs may need to be
reduced and monitor for toxicity
there is increased estrogen and progesterone:
These may increase metabolization of some
drugs and decrease others
decreased albumin levels increase the amounts
of unbound drugs and increase clearance of the
drugs
reasons for medication not affordable
nonadherence (5) do not understand directions of use
side effects
inconvenient regimen
decide they dont need it
What does the American College of 50% do not take their meds
Preventive Medicine say about less than 70% fill their prescriptions
medication compliance only 25-30% take the meds as ordered
