Chapter 2 Flashcards
A medication that may result in a patient developing a tolerance is
Demerol
tetracycline
Warfarin
Hydrochlorothiazide
Demerol
What type of effect occurs when tetracycline and antacids are taken together
Synergism
Potentiation
Antagonism
Idiosyncrasy
Antagonism
What can be used to reverse overdose symptoms
Antidote
Histamine
Antihistamine
Antidote
Age, size, sex, and genetics are factors that may affect
Drug excretion
Drug metabolism
Drug action
Drug distribution
Action
Which term describes the drug interaction that occurs when two drugs are given at the same time, and one increases the effect of the other
Synergism
Potentiation
Idiosyncrasy
Potentiation
Memory Cue: Potentially explosive
Side effect of aspirin therapy
Stomach irritation
The chemical comp of a drug, the rate of metabolism, and how often a drug is administered all affect
Absorption
Distribution
Excretion
Excretion
What is the recommended treatment when a patient presents with an idiosyncratic response to a drug
Increase the dose
Continue the medication
Stop the medication
Decrease the dose
Stop the medication
Memory Cue: Stop the medication, IDIOt
Coumadins effect on blood clotting is decreased when taking
Milk products
Green leafy vegetables
Antacids
Green leafy vegetables
Memory Cue: Coo, ma din isn’t salad
Bactrim is considered a long-lasting antibiotic for which reason
Bactrim collects in drug reservoirs
Bactrim is absorbed very slowly
Absorbed slowly
