ADT Final Flashcards
define Pharmacobezoar
A mass of undissolved drug(s) in the gastrointestinal tract.
effects of Pharmacobezoar
Causes erratic absorption.
Prolongs absorption phase.
examples of Pharmacobezoars
theophylline, diltiazem, carbamazepine.
Sodium Bicarbonate and Cardiotoxicity mechanism
Inhibition of calcium sodium channels.
Sodium bicarbonate reduces free _____ concentrations
TCA
t/F Binding to plasma proteins or tissues makes drug inactive.
true
T/F Increasing plasma concentration of drug can saturate protein binding.
true
how does low blood pressure effect clearance?
impairs clearance
Antidote for Methanol Poisoning
MoA?
fomepizole
Alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor.
Indications for Hemodialysis (HD)? (AEIOU)
A = Metabolic Acidosis.
E = Electrolyte disturbances.
I = Intoxications.
O = Fluid Overload.
U = Uremia.
As free drug concentration increases, glomerular filtration ________, leading to __________ renal drug clearance.
increases, increased
Activated charcoal can be used to reduce the _______ of a drug that remains in the stomach.
toxicity
Whole bowel irrigation can help clear ______.
toxins
Intrinsic Clearance: The maximum ability of the liver to irreversibly ________ a drug by all pathways.
remove
As the rate of metabolism ________, the plasma drug concentration increases.
increases
As the rate of metabolism increases, the plasma drug concentration _________.
increases
higher Vmax = ______ drug metabolized
more
_______ Vmax = more drug metabolized
higher
Km is the affinity where a lower value requires _____ drug concentration for half-maximal metabolism, where Higher Km requires ______ drug concentration for equivalent half-maximal metabolism.
less,more
High affinity = _______ intrinsic clearance, Low affinity = ______ intrinsic clearance.
faster, slower
_____ affinity = Faster intrinsic clearance, ____ affinity = Slower intrinsic clearance.
high, low
Clearance is affected by changes in ______ binding.
protein
Causes of Altered Hepatic Blood Flow:
CHF, cirrhosis, sepsis, shock, mechanical vent, positive end-expiratory pressure (decrease Q). Vasopressors (increase Q).
what does Q mean?
Q is equivalent to?
liver blood flow/drug delivery to liver.
clearance