Exam 1 Blueprint Based Study Guide Flashcards
What is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia?
dantrolene
What is administration?
transmission of the drug from the site of admin to bloodstream
What is distribution?
Transportation of meds to others sites via bodily fluids
What is metabolism?
The method drugs are made inactive?
What is excretion?
when the body gets rid of the drug
What is anaphylaxis?
severe allergic reaction that can make it harder to breath
What do you give to a paitent experiencing anaphylaxis?
epinepherine
What the antidode for aspirin toxicity?
acetylcysteine
What are the main differences between side effects and adverse effects?
Side effects are anticipated effects which may be negative but they are anticipated, adverse effects are unanticipated negative effects such as an allergic reaction.
What is Beer’s criteria?
List of meds inappropriate for geriatric patients
What is the first pass effect?
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.
What are some examples of high alert meds?
heparin, insulin, potassium, opiates, etc.
OTC and herbal medications should be listed on the medication thier medication lists. true or false
True
Why are kids not able to metabolize as well as an adult?
Immature livers
When does the liver mature?
12 years old
What is the priority nursing action for a patient exposed to a medication error?
Patient care is first priority. Notify the healthcare provider and nursing manager as soon as possible and take appropriate actions to ensure their safety.
Why are gariatric patient’s more prone to medication reactions
More prone to adverse drug reactions because the decreased number of receptors for distribution
What are examples of antivirals?
Acyclovir (treats herpes),
Valganciclovir (treats Cytomegalovirus related to herpes), Ribavirin (treats RSV),
Oseltamivir (treats influenza)
When do you give sumatriptan?
As soon as the client feels pain (for migraines)
What does the DEA do?
enforce drug laws
What is a schedule I controlled substance?
No current accepted medical use in the U.S.
What are precautions for isonoziad?
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
What is salicylate toxicity?
Complication of aspirin use
Nausea, vomiting, fever, tinnitus
