Exam 1 Flashcards

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Also referred to as adverse effect or untoward effects, which are clinical changes, I caused by medication, that are not desired and that cause some degree of harm or discomfort to the patient

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Side effect

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A condition that develops following repeat it used by a patient of a medication that results in decreased efficiency of potency

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Tolerance

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3
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Enhancement of the effect of one drug by taking it with another drug

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Potentiation

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4
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Salt or acid substances that become ionic conductors when dissolved in a solvent i.e. water chemicals dissolved in blood

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Electrolytes

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5
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The movement of a solvent, such as water, from an area of low solute concentration to one of high concentration through a selectively permeable membrane to equalize concentrations of a solute i’m both sides of the membrane

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Osmosis

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A solution that has the same concentration of sodium is does the cell. In this case, water does not shift, and a change in cell shape occurs.

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Isotonic solutions

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7
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The time needed for the concentration of the medication at the target tissue to reach the minimum effective level

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Onset of action

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8
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Molecules that bind to a cells receptor and block the action of agonist

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Antagonist

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9
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How does the body and eliminate remnants of the medication from the body

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Kidneys

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10
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Where does most audio transformation of medication occur in the body

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Liver

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What type of fluid is 0.9% sodium chloride

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Isotonic solution

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12
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A solution that has a lower concentration of sodium that does the so; the increase osmotic pressure can draw water out of the cell and cause it to collapse

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Hypotonic solutions

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13
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Ethics related to the practice and delivery of healthcare

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Bioethics

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14
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The study of how normal physiologic processes are affected by disease

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Pathophysiology

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15
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What do groups of cells form

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Tissue

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16
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Describe the Harrison Narcotic act 1956

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Harrison narcotic act became law in 1914, restricted the use of various opiates and cocaine

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Schedule of drugs and benefits or lack of benefits… Schedule 12345

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Schedule one. High abuse potential; no recognize medical purpose

Scheduled two, high abuse potential; legitimate medical purpose

Schedule three, lower potential for abuse the schedule 2 medication

18
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What division of the nervous system is affected by meds that affect the heart and blood vessels

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Autonomic nervous system

19
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A measure of depth of breathing; the volume of air that is inhale or exhale during single respiratory cycle

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Tidal volume

20
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Severe dyspnea experience when recumbent and relieved by sitting or standing up

21
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List the advantages of endo tracheal intubation

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Secure airway, protection against aspiration, Alternative route to IV or IO for certain medications

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Disadvantages of Indotracheal intubation

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Special equipment, physiologic functions of the upper airway

23
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The anatomical space, or pocket, look in between the base of the tongue and epiglottis. It is important landmark for endotrachea intubation

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Pyramid like cartilaginous structure that form the posterior attachment of the vocal chords

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Arytenoids cartilage

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Two pockets of tissue on the lateral borders of larynx
Piriform fossae
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The physical act of moving air into and out of the lungs
Ventilation
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The process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the bloodstream
Oxygenation
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The actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli
Respirations
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A liquid protein substance that does the alveoli in the lungs, decreases surface tension, and keeps the Alveoli expanded
Surfactant
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The period of time between exposure to the organism and the first symptoms of illness
Incubation period
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Gather information about your patient; things you see, hear, smell, or feel
Concept formation
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How does The skin up here during vasodilation
Reddened or pink and flushed
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List of complications of nasotracheal intubation
Bleeding
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Advantages of endotracheal intubation
Provision of a secure airway Protection against aspiration Alternative route to IV or IO for certain medications
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Correct sequence list the steps for managing the patient's airway
Opening in maintaining a patent airway Recognizing treating your way obstruction Assessing a patient ventilation or oxygenation status Supplemental O2 Ventilatory assistance
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Generally related to absorption and distribution. A minimum does work concentration of medication must be present at certain sites in the body for clinical effects to occur
Major factors to determine therapeutic onset of medication
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Six rights of medication administration
``` Patient Medication Dose Route Time Documentation ```
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A set of values in society that differentiates right from wrong
Ethics
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This is the steps by priority in the development of an injury prevention program
Conduct a community assessment Define the problem Set goals and objectives Plan and test interventions Employment and evaluate inventions