drug issues

Question 1

give some side effects of drug administration

Answer 1

mild allergy

drug, drug interactions

severe allergy and systemic issues

acute toxic reactions

Question 2

give an example of mild allergy

Answer 2

maculopapular reaction

Question 3

give some examples of an acute toxic reaction and the risk asosciated

Answer 3

acute nephrotoxicity

bone marrow suppression

can be dangerous and life threatening

Question 4

what systemic issues may arise from drug administration?

Answer 4

anaphylaxis

• tissue leaves systemic vascular system and escapes to peripheral tissues

causes swelling

decreased airway patency

circulatory failure

Question 5

give some examples of errors when prescribing

Answer 5

incorrect decision to prescribe

error when writing the prescription

prescribing the wrong drug - ineffective or less effective

prescription can be out of date

Question 6

when is a prescription outdated

Answer 6

after 6 months of writing and if there is more than 1 item per prescription sheet.

Question 7

what is first pass metabolism

Answer 7

partial drug metabolism when taken orally. due to hepatic portal vein draining from GIT to the liver

increases/decreases efficacy of drug

Question 8

how may FPM alter dosage?

Answer 8

someone with liver illness disease or pathology must have decreased concentrations of oral drugs due to FPM being less effective. comes with age too.