Different classes of __________ require different ____________ or different dosing because of their
own metabolism.
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bacteria; antibiotics
,Imidazoles
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a. Kill dermatophytoses including tinea cruris ("jock itch") and tinea corpus
(ring worm the body excluding hands and feet).
b. Kills yeast (vaginal and skin).
c. Examples include clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and ketoconazole (Nizoral).
Gastrointestinal Medications
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a. Anti-emetics
b. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
c. Antispasmodics
d. Antidiarrheals
e. Stool softeners
f. Laxatives
Metabolism
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, The process of the body to break down and eliminate medications. Most
medications are metabolized by the liver or kidneys.
Affected by age, body weight and comorbidities (health/medical problems).
Duration of therapy
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The length of time a course of medication is continued to ensure the desired
effect is maintained.
Allergy
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An immune response in which there is a hypersensitivity response induced by
exposure to a particular medication, which could be life threatening in certain
circumstances.
It is imperative to take medication according to prescribed dosing schedules otherwise
the _______________ rate will be below the therapeutic level, ultimately affecting desire
response.
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, absorption
Macrolides
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a. Broad spectrum antibiotics effective against both gram negative and
positive bacteria.
b. May stimulate motilin receptors (in the gut) in the gastrointestinal tract and
cause diarrhea.
c. Examples include erythromycin and azithromycin.
d. Azithromycin requires shorter duration of therapy because white blood
cells absorb the antibiotic and deposit it at the site of the infection resulting in
greater tissue concentration.
e. Identify by -omycin.
Relative Contraindication
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A medical reason a medication should not be given, but may be acceptable in
certain circumstances. Dosing changes or special monitoring such as special
laboratory tests may be required.
own metabolism.
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bacteria; antibiotics
,Imidazoles
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a. Kill dermatophytoses including tinea cruris ("jock itch") and tinea corpus
(ring worm the body excluding hands and feet).
b. Kills yeast (vaginal and skin).
c. Examples include clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and ketoconazole (Nizoral).
Gastrointestinal Medications
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a. Anti-emetics
b. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
c. Antispasmodics
d. Antidiarrheals
e. Stool softeners
f. Laxatives
Metabolism
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, The process of the body to break down and eliminate medications. Most
medications are metabolized by the liver or kidneys.
Affected by age, body weight and comorbidities (health/medical problems).
Duration of therapy
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The length of time a course of medication is continued to ensure the desired
effect is maintained.
Allergy
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An immune response in which there is a hypersensitivity response induced by
exposure to a particular medication, which could be life threatening in certain
circumstances.
It is imperative to take medication according to prescribed dosing schedules otherwise
the _______________ rate will be below the therapeutic level, ultimately affecting desire
response.
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, absorption
Macrolides
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a. Broad spectrum antibiotics effective against both gram negative and
positive bacteria.
b. May stimulate motilin receptors (in the gut) in the gastrointestinal tract and
cause diarrhea.
c. Examples include erythromycin and azithromycin.
d. Azithromycin requires shorter duration of therapy because white blood
cells absorb the antibiotic and deposit it at the site of the infection resulting in
greater tissue concentration.
e. Identify by -omycin.
Relative Contraindication
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A medical reason a medication should not be given, but may be acceptable in
certain circumstances. Dosing changes or special monitoring such as special
laboratory tests may be required.
