Definitions and Concepts

Question 1

Expand SBAR

Answer 1

S- Situation
B- Background
A- Assessment
R- Recommendation

Question 2

Expand IDRAW

Answer 2

I- Identify patient
D- Diagnosis
R- Recent Changes
A- Anticipated changes
W- What to watch for

Question 3

Define Agonist vs Antagonist

Answer 3

Agonist- Molecules that activate receptors

Antagonists- produce their effects by preventing the activation of receptors by agonist. Blocking endogenous molecules or actions of drugs at receptors

Question 4

Mechanism of Action

Answer 4

Refers to the specific biochemical interaction through which a drug substance produces its pharmacological effect.

Question 5

Potency

Answer 5

Amount of drug required to have desired affect

Question 6

Efficacy

Answer 6

Producing the desired effect. Effectiveness of the drug

Question 7

Peak

Answer 7

Time it takes for the drug to reach it’s maximum effect

Question 8

Maintenance dose

Answer 8

Before plasma levels can drop back toward zero intermittent maintenance doses are given to keep plasma drug levels in a therapeutic range.

Question 9

Duration

Answer 9

The length of time that the drug concentration is sufficient to create a response

Question 10

Half life

Answer 10

The length of time required for a medication to decrease in concentration in the plasma by one half after administration

Question 11

Pharmacogenetics

Answer 11

The field of study that develops effective and safe medication dosages specific to an individuals DNA decreasing adverse effects. (ex. some people metabolize a drug abnormally quickly)