Exam #2 Pharmacology & Evidence Based Research Flashcards
Why do evidence-based research?
It provides support for various practice patterns and treatment selection within the profession.
Three topics used for clinical focus are:
1) Medical diagnosis, 2) Pharmacological agent, and 3) Therapeutic Procedure
POEM stands for:
Patient-Oriented Evidence that Matters - deals with outcomes of importance to patients, such as changes in morbidity, mortality, or quality of life.
DOE stands for:
Disease-Oriented Evidence - focuses on specific end points, such as changes in laboratory values or other measures of response based upon patient’s responses to an outcome.
Name the levels of evidence?
1) Level A, 2) Level B, and 3) Level C
Level A evidence includes…..
Randomized controlled trial/meta-analysis which is described as a high-quality randomized controlled trial (RCT) that considers all important outcomes (strong validity, reliability, and high quality meta-analysis using comprehensive search strategies)
Level B evidence includes…..
A well-designed, nonrandomized clinical trial, a non-quantitative systematic review with appropriate search strategies and well-substantiated conclusions (other evidence). Includes lower quality RCT’s, clinical cohort studies, and case-controlled studies with nonbiased selection of study participants and consistent findings.
Level C evidence includes…..
Consensus viewpoint or expert opinion. Each rating is applied to a single reference in the article, not to the entire body of evidence that exists on a topic. Each label should include the letter rating (A, B, C), followed by the specific type of study for that reference.
Some descriptors of Level C evidence include:
1) Nonrandomized clinical trial, 2) Non-quantitative systematic review, 3) Lower quality RCT, 4) Clinical cohort study, 5) Case-controlled study, 6) Historical uncontrolled study, and 7) Epidemiologic study
The statement, “To improve morbidity and mortality, most patients in congestive heart failure should be treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor” is an example of which level of evidence?
Level A evidence RCT
The statement, “The USPSTF recommends that clinicians routinely screen asymptomatic pregnant women 25 years and younger for Chlamydia infection” s an example of which level of evidence?
Level B evidence, nonrandomized clinical trial
The statement, “Physical therapy is traditionally prescribed for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), although there are no randomized outcomes studies of this approach” is an example of which level of evidence?
Level C evidence
Name the various reasons for Evidence-Based Focus Research?
1) Creative processes that challenge the profession, 2) Advances the profession, 3) Clinical research o’s p[art of APTA’s vision, 4) Determines effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of PT intervention, 5) Determines which areas in PT clinical practice that need to be revised, and 6) Evidence / outcomes are used as a guide in clinical practice.
Name the two types of research?
1) Experimental and 2) Nonexperimental
Define Experimental Research?
One independent variable, single subject design, within subject design, between subject design, and true experimental design with random subject comparison
Define Nonexperimental Research?
No manipulation of the independent variables, recording of past history / past phenomena-case studies - historical research, developmental research, qualitative research, and correlation research studies
List some variables in PT research?
1) Utrasound parameters, 2) Electrical stimulation parameters, 3) Goniometric measurements - type of measurement tool (stud. goniometer v. angle finders), and 4) Patient’s signs, symptoms (pain scale, pain descriptors (i.e. pain, aching, burning, tingling, weakness, and ROM)
What are the two types of variables in research?
1) Independent and 2) Dependent
Characteristics of Independent Variables are:
1) Manipulated by the researcher, 2) Defines the focus of the research, 3) Cause of change, and 4) plies to experimental research
Characteristics of Dependent Variables are:
1) Provides a measurement of the independent variable, 2) Outcome of research, 3) Changes secondary to the independent variable (i.e. LB pain is a dependent variable)
The type of experimental research used when the control group provides a baseline for interpretation of the results and they do not receive the treatment?
Random Control Studies
A ____ _____ generates data that contains in-depth information about an individual, a group or an institution; provides generalized clinical experiences; identifies problem-solving skills; provides future research hypothesis; and establishes fundamental practice guidelines.
Case Study
The clinical significance of case studies are:
1) Provide information related to clinical intervention, 2) Aides in the development of new hypothesis for new research questions, 3) Identifies problem-solving skills, 4) Helps to develop clinical practice guidelines, 5) Supports & adds to the body of knowledge within the PT profession, 6) Provides information for the development of the GUIDE TO PT PRACTICE, and 7) Provides information/objective data for evidence-based practice.
A research study designed to collect data over time for the purpose of describing developmental changes over time in a particular group of patients is called?
A Longitudinal Research Study
A research study based on observations at different ages or developmental groups one point in time and provides information related to trends is called?
A Cross-sectional Non-experimental Research Study
A research study that studies the authenticity of the information / data, investigates data / analyzes the data / results, evaluates the data, and uses primary & secondary resources is called?
A Historical Research Study
_______ sources consist of original documents, direct recordings, and eye witness accounts.
Primary
_________ sources consist of descriptions of events by other individuals, summary of information from textbooks, or newspaper accounts.
Seconday
The relationship between variables, or, the formulated educated guess is called….
Hypothesis
The idea that the raters must obtain the same rating on multiple occasions or multiple trials is called…..
Reliability
_______ is when the instrument or test / measure used in the experiment measures what is supposed to be measured.
Validity
The clinical significance of experimental design is…..
1) Controls the manipulating variable, 2) Random control study design, 3) Provides to the body of PT knowledge
The clinical significance of non-experimental design is…..
1) Provides to the body of PT knowledge, and 2) Assist in the formation of new research
Used to evaluate characteristics of people, behaviors in a group (classification: Nominal, Oedipal, Interval or Ratios)
Scales of Measurement
Used to assed balance abilities in the elderly and modified version for pediatric patients
Berg Balance
______ scales of measurement classifies variables between two or more mutually exclusive categories based on a common set of characteristics (i.e. gender, nationality, same diagnosis within the same age)
Nominal
______ scales of measurement utilizes Linear scale numbers (ranks data in degrees or rank - intervals between ranks can be uneven). Examples include MMT, ROM, Pain scales, Patient’s functional status.
Ordinal
________ scales of measurement utilizes rankings, percentages, and ratios from predetermined equal intervals (ranks student score between 0 - 100 or Temp. Scales in Fahrenheit or Celsius)
Intervals
_____ scales of measurement is based on a true zero value; the most precise level of measurement used in research (i.e. heights, weights, distance, age, time, and Goniometric measurements)
Ratio
What is pharmacology?
The study of drugs & the processes on how the drug produces its physiological effects on the body.
What is pharmacotherapeutics?
Branch of pharmacology that studies using specific drugs to prevent, treat or diagnose a disease. Analyzes the effect the drug has on the body. Interaction btw body/stems & specific drugs
What 2 groups is pharmacotherpeutics divided into?
pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics
This branch of pharmacotherapeutics describes mathematically how the drug is disposed, absorbed and eliminated overtime in the body?
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokientics includes the study on how the body deals with the drug in terms of three process, which are?
absorption, distribution and elimination
Which branch of pharmacotherapeutics studies the amount of drug concentration in the tissues and blood overtime?
pharmacokientics
What is pharmacodynamics described as?
The study of how the drugs effect the body. Studies the mechanics of the drug
The study of drug interactions on the cellular components in the body is called?
Molecular Pharmacology
Toxicology is described as the study of what?
study of harmful effects of drugs & chemicals on the body. Subdivision of pharmacology.
Every medication has what kind of effects?
Adverse
Toxicology looks into the toxicity of _______ agents, environmental ___________, toxins and ________.
therapeutic, chemicals, poisons
What is the difference btw brand name vs. genetic?
brand names are trademarked and registered and cannot be mimicked till after 17 yrs. Generic names tend to be shorted and are usually cheaper brand name products created after the trademark has expired, with a possible tweak in the effectiveness compared to brand names.
Drugs must first be tested on what and approved by who before human trials begin?
animal testing & the FDA must approve human testing
What does the first human clinical trial include? How many ppl are selected? What must be obtained b4 testing and what info is given to the subject?
20-80 ppl, informed consent, pharmacology (info ab the drug), pharmacodynamics (effect on the body), toxicology (possible side effects of drug)
Phase II of human clinical trials include?
200-300 ppl sample size with specific disease or pathological condition are studied for the effects of the drug on the body. Clinical risk are noted.
What does phase III of human trials include?
several hundred ppl are tested, continued study of benefice, effectiveness & safety responses of the drug, more info on adverse effects & toxicity, peak dose response is established
Which phase of clinical human testing is the peak does response established aka the max amount of drug needed to reach therapeutic effects?
Phase III
What is the difference between a prescription drug and an over the counter drug?
prescription is ordered & dispensed by an authorized practitioner, while over the counter medications can be purchased directly by the consumer & don’t need a prescription to obtain the drug.
Name 5 routes drugs can be entered into the body?
inhalation, sublingual, rectal, oral, injection, aerosols