Pharmacokinetics correct answers What the body does to the drug
- Absorption
- distribution
- Metabolism
- Excretion
Pharmacodynamics correct answers What drug does to the body
- Adverse effects
- Tolerance
-Allergic reactions
-Toxicity
Pharmacokinetics/ dynamics change for.... correct answers Elderly - liver metabolism declines
with age and kidney function decreases with age
Infants- limited metabolizing activity
A medication's desired and intentional effects are known as it's therapeutic effect correct answers
True
Which of the following systems of medication administration involves the pharmacy in
prepackaging and prelabeling an individual patient dose? correct answers Unit - Dose System
Rationale: A unit-dose system involves the pharmacy or manufacturer in prepackaging and
prelabeling an individual patient dose. The individual unit dose is a prescribed amount of
medication dispensed at a specified time.
what are considered nonprescription medications correct answers Acetaminophen
NSAIDS
What are considered prescription medications? correct answers Therapeutic effect
Toxicity
Herbs and other botanicals correct answers St. John's Wort, Ginko, Balboa, Ecchinacea
6 Med Rights/ + 3 correct answers 1. Person
2. Drug
3. Dose
4. Route
, 5. Time
6. Documentation
- Reason
- Response
-Refuse
Oral Meds correct answers -most common
- most convenient
- absorbed in stomach and s. intestine (1st pass)
- slower onset
can be administrated
- through tubes
- by sublingual and buccal routes
Enteric- coated tablets correct answers Protects against gastric secretions
- NEVER crush a EC tablet
Can you crush an time release/ extended release tablet/ correct answers no
Can you give oral liquids by IV? correct answers no- FATAL
Ampules correct answers - glass container
- one dose
-snap open at neck
- use a sealed alcohol wipe to open
- withdraw with filter needle
-
Vials correct answers -Plastic or rubbing stopper
- single/ multi dose
- may require reconstitution
Cartridge/ Tubex correct answers Pre-filled glass or plastic skinny container
- fits into carpujet
Hypodermic Syringes correct answers sizes 0.5mL to 60 mL
Types
1. Tuberculin
2. Insulin
3. standard