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Chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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What is a drug?

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Any chemical substance that produces a biologic response in a living system

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Drug are

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Chemical substances that are NOT required for normal maintenance of body function.
Aid in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease

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After a drug has been administered it is called

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Medication

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Pharmacology

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The science concerned with the origin, nature, effects and uses of drugs.
The study of drug actions and drug interactions with living organisms.

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5
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Classified system of drug names

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Chemical Name
Generic Name
Trade Name

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6
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Chemical Name

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Identifies the actual chemical structure of the drug
Often complex
Not important to the technologist

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Generic name

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Name given to the drug before its official approval for use
One generic name for each drug
Simpler name
Derived from chemical name
Never capitalized
Usually best known by
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8
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Brand Name

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Name given to a drug manufactured by a specific company
Short & easy to remember
Name may or may not reflect chemical structure of the drug

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Trademark is

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Brand name, trade name or proprietary name

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10
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Chemical sample

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2-diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethyle-thylamine

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11
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Generic Sample

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Diphenhydramine

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12
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Brand sample

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Benadryl

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13
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Classification -Drug Action

A 
Function
Drug families
Similar chemical actions are group 
Analgesics
Antiinflammatories
Not totally reliable
One drug may have several different physiologic effects on the body
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14
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Drug Forms

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The manner in which the chemical agent is transported into the human body
Single drug available in different forms to facilitate delivery and action under a variety of conditions

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15
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Drug form samples

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Tablet
Capsule
Inhalant
Suppository
Solution
Suspension
Transdermal patches
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16
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4 Routs of drug

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Oral
Topical
Sublingual
Parenteral

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17
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Oral rout

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Most common
Patient must be conscious
Absorption time is longer

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18
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Topical rout

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Directly onto skin
Absorbed into bloodstream
Transdermal patch

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Sublingual rout

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Under the tongue and not swallowed

Rapid absorption for immediate onset

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20
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Parenteral rout

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Administered by injection or by a route other than the GI tract
Common routes

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21
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Relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness

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Analgesics

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22
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2 groups of Analgesics

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Nonnarcotic (nonopioids)

Narcotic (opioids)

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Nonnarcotic (nonopioids)

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Mild to moderate pain

Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Motrin, Advil

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Narcotic (opioids)

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Moderate to severe pain

morphine, oxycodone, demerol

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25
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Act on the CNS to produce a loss of sensation

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Anesthetics

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26
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2 types of Anesthetics

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General anesthetics

Local anesthetics

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27
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General anesthetics

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Produce muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness – surgical procedures
propofol (Diprivan)

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28
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Local anesthetics

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Block nerve conduction from an area of the body to the CNS

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29
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Antianxiety

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Used in the treatment of anxiety
Act on the CNS to calm or relax the anxious patient
diazepam (Valium); lorazepam (Ativan)

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30
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Anticoagulants

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Inhibit clotting of the blood or increase the coagulation time
Use primarily to prevent or treat thromboembolic disorders
Heparin (IV)
Coumadin (Oral)

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31
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Interventional procedures

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Monitor closely for hemorrhage

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32
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Used to treat Type 2 diabetes
metformin (Glucophage)
IVP exam

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Antidiabetic

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33
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Prevents and treats nausea & vomiting
Before onset of symptoms
prochlorperazine (Compazine)
ondansetromn (Zofran)

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Antiemetic

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34
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Treat allergic disorders; upper respiratory tract infections & the common cold

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Antihistamine

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35
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2 groups of Antihistamine

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Sedating antihistamines

Nonsedating antihistamines

36
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Sedating antihistamines

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

37
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Nonsedating antihistamines

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loratadine (Claritin)

38
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Increase the amount of urine excreted by the kidneys
CHF patients
furosemide (Lasix)

39
Q

Causes blood vessels to constrict
Increasing heart action & BP
norephinephrine (Levophed)

A

Vasoconstrictor

40
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Causes blood vessels to dilate

nitroglycerin

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Vasodilator

41
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Contrast Media

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30% of all imaging examinations involve the use of contrast media in order to visualize a body part or system

42
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Contrast media is classified as

43
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Contrast media is absorbed

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Into the systemic circulation and may produce a physiologic response

44
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3 Routes of administration

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IV or intravenous
Oral
Rectal

45
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IV contrast administered in a large dose over several minutes

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Bolus (use w/CT scan

46
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IV contrast administered over an extended period of time

47
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When an anatomical area is filled or outlined by a Positive contrast media, the area will appear white on the image
All positive contrast media except barium contain iodine

A

Radiopaque

48
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Negative contrast media making the area appear darker on the image
Air or gas

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Radiolucent

49
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What is the most common type of contrast used to image the GI system

50
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Barium

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Does not dissolve; remains suspended in solution

Barium(56) and iodine(53) both contain high atomic numbers

51
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Chemical structure is

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different for ionic & nonionic contrast

Differs in the number of particles in solution; not the number of iodine compounds

52
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The iodine provides

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the contrast or density difference between an organ and its surrounding tissue

53
Q

Weight of the ion

Can cause side effects for patients

A

Osmolality

54
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Ionic contrast have a higher

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osmolality (hyperosmotic to body fluids)

55
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Nonionic contrast has

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an osmolality closer to human plasma

Less likely to cause reactions

56
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Adverse reactions

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Range from mild to severe

57
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Vasovagal response

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Reaction to the procedure and not the contrast agent; high anxiety

58
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Most reactions to IV contrast media occur within

A

the first five (5) minutes after administration

A delayed reaction is also possible

59
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Five rights of drug administration

Golden rules of drug administration

A 
Right drug
Right amount
Right patient
Right time
Right route
60
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Equipment for Venipuncture

A 
Needle
Tourniquet
Alcohol wipes or antiseptic solution
Tape or tegaderm
Gauze
Contrast
Syringe
Bandaid
61
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Plastic syringe

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Tip – needle attaches
Barrel – body of syringe
Plunger –part that fits into the barrel
Vary in size: 1 – 50 mL size capacity

62
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Luer-Lok syringes

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Locking device on the tip to hold needle firmly in place

63
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Needle

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Stainless steel

64
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3 Components of needle

A

Hub
Cannula or shaft
Bevel

65
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Part that attaches to the syringe

66
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Length of metal part

A

Cannula or shaft

67
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Sharp slanted tip of the needle

68
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Gauge

A

(viscosity of fluid determine size)
Thickness or diameter of the needle
14 to 28

69
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Length (area for injection/condition of patient determine)

A

Measurement in inches of the shaft portion

½ to 4 ½ inches

70
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The smaller the diameter of the shaft of the needle

A

the larger the gauge number will be.
25 gauge needle has a very small diameter
18 gauge needle has a large diameter

71
Q

Which gauge is often used to draw a drug or solution into a syringe but seldom used to inject into the patient

72
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Package labeled 20g/1 ½ indicates that

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the needle is 20 gauge and 1 ½ inches long (length)

73
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Bevel Varies from

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long to short

74
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subcutaneous & intramuscular injections

A

Long bevel

75
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intravenous injections

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Short bevel

76
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Bevel always

77
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Sealed glass container designed to hold a single dose

Intended for one use

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Ampule Container

78
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Small glass bottle with a sealed rubber cap and metal band; plastic cap
Different sizes; multiple doses within one

A

Vial container

79
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Opening an Ambule

A

Hold upright and flick top with a finger until all the drug is in the bottom of the ambule
Gauze is wrapped around the indented neck and the top is snapped off
Discard any unused contrast

80
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Opening A Vial

A

Remove plastic cap from top of vial
Determine amount to be withdrawn and draw up same amount of air into syringe
Attach needle to syringe

81
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Insert needle into vial and inject air

A

Fluid will replace air in syringe

Place tip of needle above level of fluid before injection of air to prevent air bubbles in the solution

82
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Vein Selection

A

Carefully assess area to determine best location for venipuncture

83
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Things to consider for Vein Selection

A 
Type of contrast
Length of procedure
Bolus or infusion
Age and physical condition of patient
Medical history
84
Q

Never use ………for Vein Selection

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the anterior wrist

Extreme pain and damage may result to radial nerve

85
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Venipuncture Procedure

A

Retract and anchor vein distally with finger.
Hold needle @ a 20 to 30 degree angle with bevel up for proper insertion (hold the vein tie w/fingers)
Look for blood return in flashback chamber and advance catheter into vein (separate the needle ??
Secure catheter and release tourniquet
Connect syringe or tubing to catheter

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