NU 220 Herzing Pharmacology Exam 1 Study Set, NU220 exam 1 review | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified

NU 220 Herzing Pharmacology Exam 1 Study Set, NU220 exam 1 review | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified What are the interactions with NSAIDs and the contraindications? - Anticoagulants (warfarin) and NSAIDs both thin the blood(contraindicated). Know how to correctly write an order for medication (This will involve knowing which abbreviations are acceptable and how we write the numbers). - Example: Lasix 20 mg 1 tablet PO (by mouth) QD (every day) Know the definitions of generic and trade name drugs. - Generic names are the name regardless of who makes the drug Understand what happens when two highly protein drugs are given at the same time. - Toxicity can occur because the two drugs are fighting for the protein Know the definition of polypharmacy - Using multiple medications simultaneously What does a narrow therapeutic range mean and what could be some complications if we are above or below the range. - Narrow range means the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is very small. Effective range is very close to the toxic range. What are the dangers of COX2 inhibitors? In other words, what do we worry about when administering the medication? - MI and stroke (Celebrex) Can we crush sustain release medications? Why? - No, because they are meant to be released over a certain period of time. Can result in overdose.