PHARM QUIZ 1 CH. 1-5 Flashcards
What is the absorption phase of Pharmacokinetics?
The transmission of the medication through the body into the bloodstream
What is Pharmacokinetics?
The process of how medication travels throughout the body
What is the distribution phase in Pahrmacokinetics?
The transportation of the medication to a certain location
What is the metabolism phase of Pharmacokinetics?
The breakdown of medication making it less active.
What is the first-pass effect?
The process of a medication being metabolized quicker before reaching its final destination
What happens when two medications have the same metabolic pathway?
It can alter the metabolism of one or the other and can lead to medication toxicity.
What is excretion phase of Pharmacokinetics?
The elimination of a medication primarily through the kidneys
What is a high therapeutic index?
The drug is safer and does not require monitoring
What is a low therapeutic index?
Requires close monitoring of the blood levels because it can cause toxicity.
What does it mean for a medication to have a short half-life?
The medication leaves the body quickly and may require a follow up dose
What is the half life of a drug?
The time is takes for a medication to drop to 50% in the body.
What does it mean for a medication to have a long half-life?
It takes the medication longer to leave the body and are at higher risk of toxicity.
What is Pharmacodynamics?
The way the body reacts to a drug
What is an agonist drug?
Creates a certain action to occur
What is an antagonist drug?
Blocks the natural action of a receptor
What is a partial agonist?
Binds to and activates a certain receptor but will have a weaker effect
What is the efficacy of a drug?
The maximum response achieved by a drug
What complications are there with IV therapy?
- Infiltration(pallor, swelling)
- Extravasation( pain, burning, redness)
- Fluid Overload(crackles, SOB,
What is the generic name of a medication?(first letter with lower case)
The official name given to a medication. I.E.: ibuprofen
What is the Trade name of a medication?( first letter with upper case)
The name the company gave a medication. I.E.: Motrin
What is medication reconciliation?
Compiling a list of medications that a patient has along with their current ones
What do you be careful of when administering a tuberculin test?
Not to rub the site
What size needle do you use when administering the tuberculin test?
25-27G
At what angle do you administer a tuberculin test?
5-15 degree angle
