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1
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Tetrahydrocannabinols are what class drug?

A

Schedule I

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2
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Morphine is what class drug?

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Schedule II

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3
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Agency that regulates biological products?

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Public Health Service

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Agency that suppresses false or misleading advertising?

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FTC

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5
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Science of dispensing drugs called…?

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Pharmaceutics

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6
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Study of how a body handles a drug over a period of time?

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Pharmacokinetics

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7
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NAVEL stands for…?

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Naloxone, Atropine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Lidocaine

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8
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What compounds absorbed through skin?

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Lipid-soluble compounds

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9
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Drugs distributed first where…?

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Organs that have rich blood supply (e.g. heart, liver, kidneys, brain)

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10
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2 processes that create drug reservoirs are called what?

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Plasma protein binding and Tissue binding

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11
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Albumin does what to drugs?

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Traps it in the bloodstream (albumin molecule attaches to drugs, but is too large to pass through cell membrane)

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12
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“Free drug” is what?

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The portion of the drug not bound to albumin, and that is thus biologically active

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13
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What happens as free drugs are eliminated?

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Drug-protein complex dissociates, and releases more drug into the bloodstream to replace free drug

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14
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Type of drug with affinity for adipose tissue?

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Lipid-soluble

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15
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Blood-brain barrier allows only what type of drug through cell membrane?

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Lipid-soluble

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16
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Placental barrier allows what type of drug to pass?

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Certain non-lipid-soluble drugs

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17
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Process by which drugs are chemically converted to metabolites is called what?

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Biotransformation (metabolism)

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18
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First-pass metabolism is what?

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Occurs when orally administered drugs travel to the liver and are partially metabolized before entering circulation—reduces amount of drug that enters circulation

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19
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Drugs excreted by which organ systems? (5)

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  1. Kidneys
  2. Intestines
  3. Lungs
  4. Sweat/salivary glands
  5. Mammary glands
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20
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Study of how a drug acts on a living organism is called what?

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Pharmacodynamics

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21
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Reactive cellular sites known as…?

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Receptors

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22
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Therapeutic range for most drugs is what?

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The concentration that 1. provides for the highest probability of response with 2. the least risk of toxicity

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23
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Biological half-life is what?

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The time it takes to metabolize or eliminate 50% of a drug in the body

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24
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A drug is considered the be eliminated from the body after ___?

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After 5 half-lives have passed (~3% of the drug will be left in the body—test question will ask “under 5%”)

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25
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Therapeutic index is what?

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A measure of the relative safety of a drug

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26
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Wide TI indicates what? Narrow TI?

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Wide TI = drug is fairly safe

Narrow TI = drug is fairly dangerous

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27
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Two drugs that will crystallize when mixed together?

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  1. Calcium chloride

2. Sodium bicarbonate

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28
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Category ratings for pregnancy patients?

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Category A (safest), B, C, D, and X (significant fetal risk)

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29
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Important difference in infants vs. adults concerning drug distribution?

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Infants have more total body water (70-75% compared to 50-60% in adults); means that higher dosages (weight-proportionate) of water soluble drugs may be needed to have effective blood levels in an infant

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30
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Protein binding - increased or decreased in infants?

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Reduced -> greater chance of toxicity in an infant

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31
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What unit of measurement is used to measure body organs or blood pressure?

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Centimeters and millimeters

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32
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1 gram = ?

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= the weight of 1 mL of distilled water at 4 degrees C

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33
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Primary unit of the apothecary system?

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Grain

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34
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What medications are available in units of the apothecary system? (2)

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Aspirin and nitroglycerin

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35
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Household system: average coffee cup and average teaspoon?

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Coffee cup = 5-9 oz

Teaspoon = 4-6 mL

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36
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Normal body temperature in degrees C and F?

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Celsius = 37
Farenheit = 98.6
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37
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Conversion formula: temp C to F?

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Multiply by 9/5 and add 32

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38
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Conversion formula: temp F to C?

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Subtract 32 and multiply by 5/9

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39
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Five patient rights?

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  1. Right patient
  2. Right dose
  3. Right drug
  4. Right route
  5. Right time
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40
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Ok to give a med from unlabeled container or one on which label is not legible?

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Never

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41
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Ok to give a med that was prepared by someone else?

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Never

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42
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How long should you monitor a patient for any adverse effects after giving a medication?

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At least 5 minutes

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43
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What is the removal or destruction of disease-causing organisms or infected material called?

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Medical asepsis

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44
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Chemical used only on nonliving objects that are toxic to living tissue?

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Disinfectants

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45
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Chemical used on living tissue that are more dilute and prevent cell damage?

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Antiseptic

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46
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What is the most frequent method of drug administration?

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Oral

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47
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How to check that gastric tube has been inserted correctly?

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Inject 30-50 mL of air into the tube and auscultate the epigastric region for sounds of air movement

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48
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After giving drug via gastric tube, what should you do?

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Flush the drug with about 30 mL of water

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49
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Tuberculin syringes marked in what increments?

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0.01 mL increments

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50
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Insulin syringes marked how?

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1 unit increments

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51
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SubQ injections usually given with what size needle?

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23- or 25-gauge needle

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52
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IM injections usually given with what size needle?

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19- or 21-gauge needle

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53
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What did the year 2000 signify in needle-stick prevention?

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Congress passed the Healthcare Worker Needlestick Prevention Act, OSHA in 2001 followed up to recommend needleless or “needle safe” devices

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54
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Single-dose glass containers that hold one dose of medication for injection are called what?

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Ampules

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55
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Why is filter needle used with ampules?

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To prevent shards of glass from entering syringe

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56
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Glass containers with rubber stoppers are called what?

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Multidose vials

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57
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Why do we inject a volume of air into vial equivalent to amount of solution to be withdrawn?

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Prevents a vacuum in the vial

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58
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Procedure to protect fingers when withdrawing solution from an ampule?

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Wrap neck of glass ampule with alcohol swab or gauze dressing

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59
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Procedure for cleansing an injection site with alcohol swab?

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Work outward in concentric circles from the site to prevent recontamination

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60
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Amount usually injected for intradermal injection?

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Less than 0.5 mL

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61
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Common sites for intradermal injection? (2)

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Forearm

Back

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62
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What to do with skin for intradermal injection? What angle do you go in? Bevel up or down?

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Hold skin taut
10-15 degree angle
Bevel up

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63
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Amount usually injected for subQ injection?

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Less than 0.5 mL

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64
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How to prepare skin for subQ injection?

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Elevate slightly by gently pinching site

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65
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What angle for subQ injection? Bevel up or down?

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45-degrees

Bevel up

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66
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Why do we aspirate after needle placement on subQ injections?

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To ensure we are not in a blood vessel

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67
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After subQ injection, what can we do to help distribute medication?

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Massage site with alcohol swab

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68
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Maximum volume for IM injection?

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5 mL

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69
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Common muscles used for IM injections? (5)

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  1. Deltoid (shoulder)
  2. Dorsogluteal site (butt)
    3and4. Vastus lateralis and rectus femoris (thigh)
  3. Ventrogluteal (side of hip)
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70
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Where in deltoid for IM injection? Avoid what?

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Inverted triangle with acromion process as base

Radial nerve

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71
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Where in dorsogluteal for IM injections? Do not give here for what age range? Avoid what?

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Divide buttock into quadrants, site is upper outer quadrant in center
Do not give for under 3 years
Want to avoid sciatic nerve

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72
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Where for vastus lateralis and rectus femoris for IM injections?

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One hand on upper thigh, one just above knee, thumbs in—site is between thumbs
Rectus femoris is on anterior thigh, vastus lateralis is on lateral aspect of thigh

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73
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IV—which extremities first?

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Upper, then if unavailable, go to lower

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74
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Which type of needle not advised for prehospital care because stabilizing the needle is difficult?

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Hollow (butterfly)

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75
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What type of needle preferred for prehospital care?

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Over-the-needle catheter

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76
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Incidences of embolism higher at which two IV sites?

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Jugular veins in neck

Long saphenous veins in the leg

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77
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If second puncture necessary after first IV, place where?

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Proximal to first puncture

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78
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How to place patient for external jugular IV placement?

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Supine, head-down, turn pt’s head to opposite side

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79
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What angle for IV needle penetration?

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15-20 degrees

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80
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How to know needle placement correct for IV?

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Penetrate until flash (blood return in hub encountered), continue to advance approx. 2mm further before placing catheter

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81
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Local complications for IV include? (5)

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  1. Hematoma
  2. Thrombosis
  3. Cellulitis
  4. Phlebitis
  5. Sloughing/necrosis
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82
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Collection of blood at site of injection is what?

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Hematoma

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83
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Blood clot formed inside a blood vessel is what?

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Thrombosis

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84
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A potentially serious bacterial infection of connective tissue is called what?

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Cellulitis

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85
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Inflammation of a vein is called what?

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Phlebitis

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86
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What causes phlebitis? (2)

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Catheter too large for vein, or

Catheter has been left in place longer than 48 hours

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87
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Why does sloughing or necrosis occur?

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Infiltration of some IV medicines (d50, sodium bicarb, promethazine)

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88
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Separation of tissue called what?

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Sloughing

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89
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Tissue death called what?

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Necrosis

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90
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What are some systemic complications of IV therapy? (3)

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  1. Sepsis
  2. Pulmonary embolism
  3. Catheter fragment embolism
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91
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A bacterial infection in the bloodstream is called what?

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Sepsis

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92
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The sudden blocking of an artery in the lung is called what?

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Pulmonary embolism

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93
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Sudden onset of chest pain, shortness of breath, tachycardia and hypotension can indicate what?

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PE

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94
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How does catheter fragment embolism occur?

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Reinsertion of a needle through catheter during IV insertion

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95
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What to do if you suspect catheter shear?

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IV stopped, vein should be palpated for catheter tip, venous tourniquet should be placed above tip to prevent further movement

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96
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Part of the catheter shears off, allowing embolus to travel in bloodstream–called what?

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Catheter fragment embolism

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97
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How to know you’ve punctured an artery during IV placement?

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Bright red, pulsating blood in catheter hub

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98
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Coolness around the skin, swelling at puncture site, and sluggish or absent flow rate can indicate what?

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Infiltration of an IV site

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99
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How to check for infiltration?

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Fluid reservoir lowered to dependent position, look for blood in tubing (absence of backflow = infiltration)

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100
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How much air is needed for air embolism? For a critically injured pt?

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100 mL

10 mL can be fatal for critically injured pt

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101
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When pushing medications through IV port, how long do you push?

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1 to 3 minutes, slowly

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102
Q

Drugs administered IO should be followed by what?

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Saline flush of at least 5 mL

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103
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Site of choice for IO is where?

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Tibia, just below tubercle on anteromedial surface

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104
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Alternate site for IO for children? Adults?

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Children = femur, above lateral condyles in midline
Adults = sternum, just below sternal notch
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105
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Contraindications for IO?

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Fx at site or proximal to site
Traumatized extremity
Cellulitis
Burns
Congenital bone disease
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106
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When using MDI, how long should pt inhale during administration? How long to hold in lungs? Repeat after how long?

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Inhales over 5 sec
Hold breath for 5-10 sec
Repeat in 5-10 min

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107
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Devices that use the Bernoulli principle to create aerosol mist are called what?

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Handheld nebulizers

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108
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When giving drugs via ET route, how much medication?

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2 to 2.5 times the IV dose

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109
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For ET route, dilute to what?

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Dilute to 10 mL with normal saline

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110
Q

When giving eye drops, administer where?

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Conjunctival sac of lower lid

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111
Q

Ear medications: remain in ear up position for how long?

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10 minutes to allow medication to disperse

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112
Q

Blood samples—ideal time to obtain?

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Once IV line established

Prior to infusing fluids or drugs

113
Q

Face shields are indicated when administering what type of medication?

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Endotracheal (ET)

114
Q

Port a Cath is an example of what kind of device?

A

Implantable access

115
Q

Asthma medications are usually administered via what kind of device?

A

Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

116
Q

Positioning a child for rectal administration how?

A

Lateral recumbent, legs flexed

117
Q

Pneumothorax is common complication of cannulating which vein?

A

Subclavian

118
Q

Proper position of tourniquet should allow what?

A

Allow arterial flow while occluding venous flow

119
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Liquid or solid particles of a substance dispersed in a gas or solution and given as medications are called what?

A

Aerosol medications

120
Q

Antiseptics and disinfectants kill what?

A

Specific groups of microorganisms

121
Q

Microdrip set delivers what?

A

60 drops/mL

122
Q

Emergency medication that can be given via gastric tube?

A

Activated charcoal

123
Q

Sterilization is recommended for what?

A

Instruments or devices that penetrate the skin

124
Q

Most common infection resulting from needlestick injury?

A

Hep C

125
Q

What is the process of aspiration?

A

Pulling back on plunger to ensure that needle has not been placed in a blood vessel

126
Q

Purpose of using cleaning techniques in the field?

A

Focus on destroying pathogens

127
Q

Technique for giving medications in less than 1-3 minutes through IV line is called what?

A

Bolus

128
Q

The use of equipment and fields that are free from all forms and types of life is called what?

A

Sterile technique

129
Q

Sixth patient right of medication administration is what?

A

Right documentation

130
Q

Position that promotes gluteal muscle relaxation?

A

Prone, toes pointing inward

131
Q

IM injection, how to hold skin for injection?

A

Hold taut

132
Q

Parenteral medication = document medication, dosage, time, route and what?

A

Site of injection

133
Q

When reconstituting dry powders for injection, what action should you take?

A

Mix dilutent and powder in the closed vial

134
Q

Buccal medications are administered where?

A

Between cheek and gum

135
Q

Site used for central venous cannulation?

A

Subclavian vein

136
Q

Proper way to address infiltration?

A

Discontinue IV and restart in a different location

137
Q

Source of digoxin?

A

Plant source

138
Q

Atropine comes from what plant?

A

Belladonna plant

139
Q

NAVEL drugs?

A 
Naloxone
Atropine
Vasopressin 
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
140
Q

ET drug concentration?

A

2 to 2.5 times IV dose

141
Q

SubQ intended for what administration?

A

Slow and sustained effect

142
Q

Which route of administration is subject to first pass metabolism?

A

Oral

143
Q

A liquid medication that is combined with an alcohol is called what?

A

Elixir

144
Q

Give an example of a hypotonic solution.

A

D5W

145
Q

Which cells are responsible for activation of the inflammatory response?

A

Mast cells

146
Q

Define chronotropic

A

Drugs that affect heart rate

147
Q

Define dromotropic

A

Drugs that affect conduction velocity through the conducting tissues of the heart

148
Q

Define inotropic

A

Drugs that affect the force of cardiac contraction

149
Q

Type of drug that reduces blood pressure by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

A

ACE inhibitor

150
Q

Name the different classes of antidysrhythmic drugs (class I-IV)

A

Class I: Sodium channel blockers
Class II: Beta blockers
Class III: Potassium channel blockers
Class IV: Calcium channel blockers

151
Q

What effect do sodium channel blockers have on the heart?

A

They work to slow conduction

152
Q

What effect do beta blockers have on the heart?

A

They reduce adrenergic stimulation of the heart

153
Q

What effect do potassium channel blockers have on the heart?

A

They increase the contractility

154
Q

What effect do calcium channel blockers have on the heart?

A

They block inflow of calcium through cell membranes of cardiac/smooth muscle, and decrease contraction and conduction velocity

155
Q

What is the official name of a drug?

A

Drugs listed in an official publication, followed by either USP or NF

156
Q

pH of the small intestine is greater than pH of stomach—what effect will this have on alkaloid drugs?

A

Alkaloid drugs will be absorbed more quickly in the small intestine than the stomach

157
Q

What effect will diarrhea have on medication primarily absorbed in the small intestine?

A

The medication will have decreased exposure and therefore decreased absorption

158
Q

Fibers that release acetylcholine?

A

Cholinergic

159
Q

Example of a synthetic catecholamine?

A

Levophed

160
Q

Which medication was given as an example of one that prevents coagulation?

A

Warfarin

161
Q

Primatene Mist—nonselective adrenergic respiratory medication—one undesirable side effect?

A

Muscle tremors

162
Q

Side effect from “six hits” off Ventolin inhaler?

A

Muscle tremors

163
Q

Pt taking Mucomyst likely has what condition?

A

COPD

164
Q

Benzodiazepines include what actions on the body?

A

Muscle relaxation, anxiety reduction, sedative, and anticonvulsant

165
Q

Norepinephrine will bind to both adrenergic receptor sites, but has an affinity for which?

A

Alpha

166
Q

Barbiturates categorized based on what?

A

Duration of action

167
Q

Benzodiazepines are listed as which category drug?

A

Schedule IV

168
Q

Benadryl has some anticholinergic properties that may produce which effects?

A

Tachycardia, constipation, inhibition of secretions, and sedation

169
Q

Beta-1 receptors located where?

A

Heart

170
Q

Beta-2 receptors located where?

A

Lungs

171
Q

Drugs cross cell membranes by which process?

A

Diffusion

172
Q

Decreased physiological response to the repeated administration of a drug, necessitating an increase in dosage to maintain therapeutic effect is called ___.

A

Tolerance

173
Q

The tendency for repeated doses of a drug to accumulate in the blood and organs, causing increased and sometimes toxic effects is called ___.

A

Cumulative action

174
Q

How do ACE inhibitors work?

A

Inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, renin-angiotensin system is suppressed and bp is lowered

175
Q

Ischemia vs infarct

A

Ischemia is a state of insufficient perfusion of oxygenated blood to a body organ or part
Unchecked ischemia can lead to infarct (cell death)

176
Q

How do loop diuretics reduce bp in patients?

A

Inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle, causing excretion of sodium and water to increase

177
Q

Digoxin - mechanism of action?

A

Digoxin increases calcium concentration to the contractile proteins

178
Q

Parasympathomimetic vs parasympatholytic

A
  • mimetic mimics the actions of the parasympathetic NS

- lytic blocks the actions of the parasympathetic NS

179
Q

Sympathomimetic vs sympatholytic

A
  • mimetic mimics the actions of the sympathetic NS

- lytic blocks the actions of the sympathetic NS

180
Q

What actions do these receptors have? Alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2

A

Alpha 1 = vasoconstriction, increased bp
Alpha 2 = inhibit norepinephrine release, vasoconstriction, increase bp
Beta 1 = increased heart rate and contraction
Beta 2 = smooth muscle relaxation in bronchi

181
Q

The propensity of a drug to bind or attach itself to a given receptor site is known as ___.

A

Affinity

182
Q

Contraindications vs special considerations

A

Contraindications are conditions in which it may be harmful to administer the drug
Special considerations are how the drug may affect special groups (peds, pregnant, geriatric populations)

183
Q

Example of a hypertonic solution

A

D50

184
Q

What is an emulsion?

A

Fat or oil suspended in liquid with an emulsifier

185
Q

What is a suspension?

A

Solid particles suspended in liquid (e.g. activated charcoal)

186
Q

Principle cation in ECF?

A

Sodium

187
Q

Define mitochondria

A

“Powerhouse of cell”

Produce 95% of ATP in the cell

188
Q

Define nucleus

A

Control center of the cell

189
Q

Define cytoplasm

A

Fluid inside cells

190
Q

What do lysosomes do?

A

Remove damaged organelles or pathogens inside the cells

191
Q

What does the golgi apparatus do?

A

Packages and stores secretory products

Produces lysosomes

192
Q

What has the greatest potential to cause a positive outcome in hypoglycemia?

A

Dextrose

193
Q

What class of drug is adenosine? Indication?

A

Antidysrhythmic

Treats narrow complex

194
Q

Lidocaine is what class of drug?

A

Sodium channel blocker

195
Q

Concentration for Epi

A

1:1000

196
Q

Albuterol sulfate works on what receptors?

A

Beta 2

197
Q

A drug that combines with receptors and initiates the expected response is called ___?

A

Agonist

198
Q

An agent that inhibits or counteracts effects produced by other drugs is called ___?

A

Antagonist

199
Q

The ability of the drug to initiate biological activity as a result of binding to a receptor site is what?

A

Efficacy

200
Q

The combined effect of two drugs such that the total effect equals the sum of individual effects is called what? 1 + 1 = 2

A

Summation

201
Q

The combined effect of two drugs such that the total effect exceeds the sum of the individual drugs is called what? 1 + 1 = 3

A

Synergism

202
Q

What would prevent an administered medication from having the desired effect to altering the binding site?

A

A non-competitive antagonist

203
Q

What is not typically a consideration regarding proper storage of a medication?

A

Pressure

204
Q

Your pt has WPW syndrome and your partner wants to administer 6 mg of adenosine, you suggest this is incorrect why?

A

Adenosine will block the AV node, allowing pt to go into v-fib

205
Q

What affects the degree to which stress will cause or affect the pt’s response to an illness?

A

Pt’s perception of the stressor

206
Q

What should you NOT expect to respond to a laceration you have sustained on your arm?

A

Eosinophils

207
Q

Solutes moving from area of high concentration to area of low concentration is…?

A

Diffusion

208
Q

Potassium ions enter cardiac cells through which process?

A

Osmosis

209
Q

What systemic complication is associated with peripheral IV therapy?

A

Pulmonary embolism

210
Q

What would NOT be a factor in determining whether a pt will develop coronary artery disease?

A

Regular physical activity

211
Q

Atrophy vs hypertrophy

A

Atrophy is weakening/shrinking through lack of use

Hypertrophy is enlargement of the cell

212
Q

Compared to trade-name drugs, generic drugs:

A

Have the same therapeutic efficacy as the trade-name version

213
Q

Act in 1906 that was enacted to protect the public from mislabeled or adulterated drugs?

A

Pure Food and Drug Act

214
Q

Most absorption of drugs in an enteral route occurs in the ___.

A

Small intestine

215
Q

Parental drugs are administered:

A

By injection

216
Q

Lipid-soluble drugs tend to be stored in:

A

Fats

217
Q

Primary organs of drug excretion are:

A

Kidneys

218
Q

Removal or destruction of disease-causing organisms or infected material is known as:

A

Medical asepsis

219
Q

Organ not used for drug excretion?

A

Liver

220
Q

Which does not affect the drug absorption?

A

Temp of medication

221
Q

Children are highly sensitive to drugs why?

A

Immature renal and hepatic systems

222
Q

What two drugs crystallize?

A

Sodium bicarb and calcium chloride

223
Q

A wide TI range indicates what?

A

Drug is fairly safe

224
Q

Fibers that release acetylcholine?

A

Cholinergic

225
Q

Drugs that mimic the action of the parasympathetic system?

A

Parasympathomimetics

226
Q

Example of a synthetic catecholamine?

A

Levophed

227
Q

Toradol is an example of what type of drug?

A

NSAID

228
Q

Pavulon and Norcuron produce transient but total paralysis how?

A

By binding to the nicotinic receptor for ACh at the neuromuscular junction

229
Q

Xanthines act how?

A

Promote diuresis

230
Q

Benadryl has some anticholinergic properties that may produce ___?

A

Tachycardia, constipation, inhibition of secretions, sedation

231
Q

Zantac, Tagamet, and Pepci all work because of antagonistic action at which receptor site?

A

H-2

232
Q

Abuse of laxatives may result in..?

A

Electrolyte imbalance

233
Q

Primary hormone that regulates glucose metabolism?

A

Insulin

234
Q

Retrovir used to treat what?

A

HIV

235
Q

Hormone that stimulates the liver to break down glycogen into glucose?

A

Glucagon

236
Q

Parasympathetic stimulation of the heart results in?

A

Slowed rate

237
Q

Lithium used to treat?

A

Manic disorders

238
Q

Albuterol stimulates beta receptors, and results in what effects?

A

Stimulation of the heart (increased rate) and bronchial dilation

239
Q

Emetics do what?

A

Induce vomiting to rid body of the drug

240
Q

Immunosuppresant drugs work by?

A

Suppressing the activity of lymphocytes

241
Q

Site most commonly used to start a peripheral IV?

A

Upper extremity

242
Q

Proper application of a tourniquet should do what?

A

Occlude the vein but not the artery

243
Q

Large lumen needles have ___?

A

Small numbers (12 gauge)

244
Q

Which of the following is a site used for central venous cannulation?

A

Subclavian

245
Q

As the levels of an unbound drug decrease:

A

More drug is released from plasma protein binding

246
Q

When administering a water-soluble drug to a newborn, you can anticipate that:

A

Greater amounts of the drug may be necessary because of the proportionally higher volume of total body water in newborns

247
Q

Two anatomical systems of the nervous system:

A

Central and peripheral nervous system

248
Q

Neurotransmitter at the junction of the sympathetic postganglionic fiber and the effector cell is:

A

Norepinephrine

249
Q

In parasympathetic nervous action, the binding of acetylcholine at nicotinic receptors produces:

A

An excitatory response in the effector organ

250
Q

Patient responses to atropine include:

A

Increased heart rate and dilated pupils

251
Q

Benzodiazepines have the following actions:

A

Muscle relaxation, anxiety reduction, sedative, and anticonvulsant

252
Q

Barbiturates are divided into four categories based on their:

A

Duration of action

253
Q

Elavil is an example of a what?

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

254
Q

MAO inhibitors — examples?

A

Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

255
Q

Neuromuscular blocking agents:

A

Cause complete paralysis

256
Q

Electrolyte deficiency commonly associated with Lasix administration?

A

Potassium

257
Q

Unit of measure most commonly used to measure body organs is the:

A

Centimeter

258
Q

Microdrip administration set delivers:

A

60 drops/mL

259
Q

Class I antidysrhymics are:

A

Sodium channel blockers

260
Q

Class III produce what effect?

A

Increased contractility

261
Q

Diuretics are commonly used with other antihypertensive medications to control bp effectively, resulting in a:

A

Loss of excess salt and water from the body by renal excretion

262
Q

What classification of medication dissolves clots after their formation?

A

Fibrinolytics

263
Q

Byproducts of parasympathetic stimulation?

A

Digestive (“rest and digest”)

264
Q

What drug has THC in it?

A

Marijuana

265
Q

THC is what schedule drug?

A

Schedule I

266
Q

Morphine is what class?

A

Schedule II

267
Q

Activated charcoal is what form? (2)

A

Fine powder or suspension

268
Q

Digoxin = wide or narrow TI?

A

Narrow, dangerous

269
Q

Example of hypotonic solution?

A

D5W

270
Q

Hypertonic solution does what to RBC’s?

A

Shrinks (crenates) them

271
Q

What are proteins that kill microorganisms?

A

Antibodies

272
Q

What is hypercalcemia?

A

Elevated levels of calcium

273
Q

Principle regulator of water retention and distribution?

A

ADH (vasopressin)

274
Q

Your pt has normal heart rate, what medication would you give to lower blood pressure with minimal impact on the heart?

A

ACE inhibitor

275
Q

What is a pH of 7.3?

A

Acidic

276
Q

What is the renal response to metabolic acidosis?

A

Retention of sodium bicarb

277
Q

What moves sodium out of the cell?

A

Sodium potassium pump

278
Q

What is the most common reason for IV?

A

Fluid replacement

279
Q

Where are alpha 1 and alpha 2 receptors located?

A

Alpha 1 = postsynaptic position, on effector organ

Alpha 2 = both pre and postsynaptic nerves

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