Exam 1 Flashcards
State the differences between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
pharmacokinetics - effect of the body on the drug
pharmacodynamics - effect of the drug on the body
What is half-life?
the time taken for blood concentration to decrease 50%
Discuss the difference between an allergy and adverse reaction
allergy - immune reaction to medication
adverse reaction - unintended, at normal dose
Routes that avoid first pass metabolism
intravenous, topical, buccal, sublingual
Schedule I
high abuse potential, no medical use, not safe, illegal
Schedule II
high abuse potential, accepted medical use, prescription required, no refills
Schedule III
low-moderate abuse potential, accepted medical use, prescription required, 5 refills
Schedule IV
low abuse potential, accepted medical use, prescription required, 5 refills
Schedule V
low abuse potential, accepted medical use, prescription required, 5 refills
Law that created schedules
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
BID
twice a day
NPO
nothing by mouth
PO
by mouth
PR
through the rectum
PRN
as needed
q
every
q2h
every 2 hours
QID
four times a day
IM
intramuscular
IV
intravenous
QHS
every night at bedtime
TID
three times a day
lbs to kg
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
Why do medication errors occur?
- incorrect abbreviations
- miscommunication
- missing information
- lack of appropriate labeling
- environmental factors
- poor management
Which of the 7 basic food components are macronutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water
What types of food contain fiber?
stringy parts of vegetables and grains
What is the function of fiber?
to promote bowel movements
Group of vitamins that are water-soluble
Vitamin B and C
Groups of vitamins that are fat-soluble
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
Function of Vitamin B1
coenzymes in carbohydrate metabolic processes
Deficiency due to Vitamin B1
causes Beriberi
Function of Vitamin B2
fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism
Deficiency due to Vitamin B2
causes cheilosis, stomatitis, glossitis, and seborrheic dematitis
Function of Vitamin B3
lowers cholesterol
Deficiency due to Vitamin B3
causes Pellagra
-dementia, dermatitis, diarrhea, and death
Function of Vitamin B5
forms coenzyme A
Deficiency due to Vitamin B5
reading available, deficiency is rare
Function of Vitamin B6
- treats hyperemesis gravidarum
- prevents/treats isoniazid toxicity
Deficiency due to Vitamin B6
deficiency is rare
Function of Vitamin B7
used as a coenzyme for metabolic reactions
Deficiency due to Vitamin B7
deficiency is rare
Function of Vitamin B9
helps create DNA
Deficiency due to Vitamin B9
causes megaloblastic anemia
Function of Vitamin B12
needed for blood development and nerve cell function
Deficiency due to Vitamin B12
causes megabloblastic anemia
Function of Vitamin C
wound healing, infection prevention, iron absorption