MedAdmin copy2 Flashcards
Affected by:
Route of administration
Distribution depends on:
Circulation
Most biotransformation occurs in the ____
Medications are metabolized into a less potent or an inactive form.
Exocrine glands-3
Pharmacokinetics: Excretion
Acting on _____ of ________
Pharmacodynamics
__________
Drug interaction
A synergistic effect occurs when ________
when the combined effect of two medications is greater than the effect of the medications given separately.
Variables Influencing Effect of Medications
Developmental considerations
Ethnopharmacology?
ethnic pharmacology as the field of study that investigates the impact that culture, environment, genetics, biophysiology and psychosocial factors have on the prescribing, metabolism of and response to medications,
Adverse effect:
Therapeutic effect:
Side effect:
Idiosyncratic reaction:
Allergic reaction:
Toxic effect: Medication accumulates in the blood stream Result from overdose, ingestion of external use drug, Buildup of drug in blood, Cumulative effect
Peak:
Time for serum medication concentration to be halved
Plateau:
Trough:
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Allergy
Rash
Elder Considerations
Elder Considerations
Trade name —
Drug Nomenclature
May be classified by:
Effect on body system
Prescriber’s Role
Prescriber’s Role
Parts of the Medication Order
Parts of the Medication Order
Now:
Standing or Routine:
Prescriptions:
Types of Orders in Acute Care Agencies
PRN order________
Stat order
_____give the medication until the___ is___
Nursing practice acts