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Exam 1 Blueprint Based Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

What is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia?

A

dantrolene

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2
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What is administration?

A

transmission of the drug from the site of admin to bloodstream

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3
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What is distribution?

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Transportation of meds to others sites via bodily fluids

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4
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What is metabolism?

A

The method drugs are made inactive?

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5
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What is excretion?

A

when the body gets rid of the drug

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6
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What is anaphylaxis?

A

severe allergic reaction that can make it harder to breath

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7
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What do you give to a paitent experiencing anaphylaxis?

A

epinepherine

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8
Q

What the antidode for aspirin toxicity?

A

acetylcysteine

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9
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What are the main differences between side effects and adverse effects?

A

Side effects are anticipated effects which may be negative but they are anticipated, adverse effects are unanticipated negative effects such as an allergic reaction.

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10
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What is Beer’s criteria?

A

List of meds inappropriate for geriatric patients

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11
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What is the first pass effect?

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The first pass effect is a phenomenon that reduces the level of drug concentration in the body before it is able to reach systemic circulation.

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12
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What are some examples of high alert meds?

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heparin, insulin, potassium, opiates, etc.

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13
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OTC and herbal medications should be listed on the medication thier medication lists. true or false

A

True

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14
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Why are kids not able to metabolize as well as an adult?

A

Immature livers

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15
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When does the liver mature?

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12 years old

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16
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What is the priority nursing action for a patient exposed to a medication error?

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Patient care is first priority. Notify the healthcare provider and nursing manager as soon as possible and take appropriate actions to ensure their safety.

17
Q

Why are gariatric patient’s more prone to medication reactions

A

More prone to adverse drug reactions because the decreased number of receptors for distribution

18
Q

What are examples of antivirals?

A

Acyclovir (treats herpes),
Valganciclovir (treats Cytomegalovirus related to herpes), Ribavirin (treats RSV),
Oseltamivir (treats influenza)

19
Q

When do you give sumatriptan?

A

As soon as the client feels pain (for migraines)

20
Q

What does the DEA do?

A

enforce drug laws

21
Q

What is a schedule I controlled substance?

A

No current accepted medical use in the U.S.

22
Q

What are precautions for isonoziad?

A

Don’t give to pregnant people
Contraindicated for liver disease
Can cause peripheral neuropathy ( administer vitamin B6 to prevent)
NO ALCOHOL USE
Don’t use with rifampin; can cause hepatotoxicity

23
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What is salicylate toxicity?

A

Complication of aspirin use
Nausea, vomiting, fever, tinnitus

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