ATI Pharm Unit 1

Question 0

transmission of medications from the locations of administrationto the bloodstream

Answer 0

absorption

Question 1

refers to how medications travel through the body. they undergo a variety of biochemical processes that result in absrption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

Answer 1

pharmacokinetics

Question 2

transportation of medications to sites of action by body fluids

Answer 2

distribution

Question 3

___________ changes medications into less active or inactive forms byt the action of enzymes
(aka biotransformation)

Answer 3

metabolism

Question 4

what is it called when some oral meds are inactivated on their first time through the liver, and therefore need a higher dose to achieve a therapeutic effect

Answer 4

first-pass effect

Question 5

the elimination of meds from the body, primarily through the kidneys

Answer 5

excretion

Question 6

term used for the safety margin of drugs

Answer 6

therapeutic index

Question 7

the period of time needed for a medication to be reduced by 50% in the body.

Answer 7

half-life

Question 8

interactions and effects that the drug has on the body and the cells

Answer 8

pharmacodynamics

Question 9

type of medication that is stored in a skin patch and absorbed through the skin

Answer 9

transdermal

Question 10

name of a medication determined by its chemical composition

Answer 10

chemical name

Question 11

official or nonproprietary name given by the U.S. Adopted Names Council

Answer 11

generic name

Question 12

proprietary name given by the company that manufactures the med

Answer 12

brand name (trade name)

Question 13

what are the six “rights” of safe medication administration

Answer 13

right client
right medication
right dose
right time
right route
right documentation

Question 14

what are two major adverse effect risks for CNS meds

Answer 14

seizures

depression