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drug becomes a solution in this phase so that it can be absorbed ; only occurs when med is administered orally

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pharmaceutic phase

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the breakdown of a tablet into smaller particles

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disintegration

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the dissolving of the smaller particles in the GI fluid before absorption

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dissolution

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To adequately assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate drug effects the nurse needs to have knowledge of the…

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pharmaceutic, pharmacokinetic,and pharmacodynamic phases of drug interaction

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the time it takes the drug to disintegrate and dissolve to become available for the body to adsorb it

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rate limiting

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6
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drugs in _______ form are more rapidly available for GI absorption than _______

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Liquids ; Solids

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phase composed of four processes ; the effect the body has on the drug

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pharmacokinetic phase

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8
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movement of drug particles from the GI tract to body fluids by passive absorption, active absorption, or pinocytosis

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Absorption

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most oral drugs are absorbed into the surface area of the _____ __________ through the action of extensive mucosal villi

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small intestine

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process that occurs mostly by diffusion ; drug does not require energy to move across the membrane

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passive absorption

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the movement from higher concentration to lower concentration

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diffusion

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process that requires a carrier such as an enzyme or protein to move the drug against a concentration gradient ; energy is required

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active absorption

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process by which cells carry a drug across their membrane by engulfing the drug particles

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pinocytosis

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GI membrane is composed mostly of lipid (fat) and protein so drugs that are ______ soluble pass rapidly through the GI membrane

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lipid

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_______ soluble drugs need a carrier , either enzyme or protein, to pass through the membrane

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water

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blood flow, pain, stress, hunger, route administered, fasting , food, and pH

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factors that affet absorption

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17
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process in which drug passes to the liver before it can be used

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first pass effect ; hepatic first pass

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18
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subcategory of absorption ; % of the drug that reaches the systemic circulation

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bioavailability

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19
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for the oral route of drug administration bioavailability occurs after ______ and ________ metabolism

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absorption ; hepatic

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20
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bioavailability for the oral route is always _____ than _____ percent

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less than 100%

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21
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bioavailability for the intravenous route is usually ________

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100%

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22
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process by which the drug becomes available to body fluids and body tissues (movement of the drug)

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distribution

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influenced by blood flow, the drugs affinity (ability to leave blood/ enter cells) to the tissue, and the protein binding effect

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Drug distribution

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as drugs are distributed in the plasma, many are bound to varying degrees (percentages) with proteins (primarily albumen)

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protein binding effect

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drugs that are greater than____ percent bound to protein are known as highly protein bound drugs

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89%

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26
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____ _____ are active and can cause a pharmacologic response

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free drugs

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27
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drugs not bound to protein

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free drugs

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as a free drug in circulation ______, more bound drugs are released from the protein to maintain the balance of the free drug

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decreases

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29
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primary site for metabolism

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Liver

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30
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breakdown of a drug

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metabolism

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31
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time it takes one half of the drug concentration to be eliminated

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half life (t 1/2)

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_____ and _____ affect the half life of the drug.

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metabolism: elimination

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33
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the half life of the drug determines how often it needs to be______ to reach effectively serum levels.

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administered

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34
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main route of drug elimination is through the ______

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Kidneys

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35
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_____ _____ drugs cannot be filtered through the kidneys

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Protein bound

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36
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can be affected by urine pH, or the presence of kidneys disease

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excretion

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37
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the study of a drug concentration and its affect on the body

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pharmacodynamics

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38
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relationship between the minimal vs the maximal amount of drug dose needed to produce the desired drug response ; usually graded to achieve the desired drug response

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dose response

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39
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time it takes it to reach the minimum effective concentration (MEC) after the drug has been administered

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onset of action

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40
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max affect at smallest dose

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maximal efficacy

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41
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occurs when the drug reaches its highest blood or plasma concentration

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peak action

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42
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length of time the drug has a pharmacologic effect

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duration of actions

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43
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can be affected by a decreasing or increasing gastric emptying, changes in the gastric ph, by forming drug complex.

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factors that affect absorption

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44
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kidney disease can lead to….

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drug accumulation

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45
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most accurate test to determine renal function

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creatinine clearance

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46
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drugs that produce a response

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agonist

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47
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drugs that block a response

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antagonist

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48
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drugs that affect various sites

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non specific drugs

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49
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drugs that affects various receptors

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non selective drugs

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50
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stimulation or depression, replacement, inhibition or killing of organism, irritation

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categories of drug actions

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51
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rate of cell activity or the secretion from a gland increases

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stimulation

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52
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cell activity and function of a specific organ are reduced

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depression

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53
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replacing an essential body compounds such as vitamins or iron

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replacement

54
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interferes with bacterial cell growth

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inhibition or killing of organism

55
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estimates the margin of safety of drug

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therapeutic index(TI)

56
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narrow margin of safety

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Low TI

57
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wide margin of safety

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High TI

58
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should be between the minimum concentration in the plasma for obtaining the desire effect and the minimum toxic concentration of effect

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therapeutic range or window

59
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highest level of plasma concentration of a drug at a specific time; indicates rate of absorption

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peak drug level

60
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the lowest plasma concentration of a drug; measures the rate at which a drug is eliminated ; these levels are drawnimmediately before the next dose of drug is given

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trough drug level

61
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higher dose of a drug that is given to achieve a rapid minimum affecting concentration ( MEC) in the blood ;use when immediate response or blood level is desired

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loading dose

62
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physiologic effects not related to desired drug effects;maybe a desirable or undesirable

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side effects

63
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more severe than side effects ; always undesirable

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adverse reaction

64
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identify by monitoring blood levels

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toxic effects

65
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effect of a drug action that varies from a predicted drug response because of genetic factors or hereditary influence

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pharmacogenetics

66
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decrease responsiveness

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tolerance

67
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acute tolerances

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tachyphylaxis

68
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non therapeutic drug is presented as a therapeutic agent

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placebo effect

69
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study of effects on chemical substances on living things

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pharmacology

70
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revised every five years; drugs have met high standards for therapeutic use, client safety, quality, purity, strength, packaging safety and dosage form; have the initial USP following their name

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US phamacopeia of 1820

71
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formed and empowered by the FDA to monitor and regulate the manufacturers of drugs

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1938 drug and cosmetic act

72
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differentiated between prescriptions and non prescriptions medications

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1952 durham humphrey ammendment

73
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tightened control on drug safety

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1962 kefauver-harris ammendment

74
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desired to remedy escalating problems of drug abuse

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1970 controlled substance act

75
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sets standards for individuals privacy in regards of health records

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2003 health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA)

76
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drugs with high abuse potential-no accepted medical use; heroin and LSD

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schedule 1

77
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high potential for drug abuse- accepted medical use/ can lead to dependency ; demerol, morphine, codeine

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schedule 2

78
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medically accepted drugs/ potential abuse is less;codeine

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schedule 3

79
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medically accepted drugs may cause dependence; phenobarb, valume,

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schedule 4

80
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medically accepted drugs, limited dependency; codeine in cough syrup

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schedule 5

81
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state laws that governs drug administrations by nurses; nurses cannot prescribe or administer without a healthcare orders

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nurse practice acts

82
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negligence; giving the wrong med or wrong dose that results in the clients death

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misfeasance

83
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omission; omitting a dose that results in a clients death

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nonfeasance

84
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giving the correct drug by the wrong route resulting in the clients death

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malfeasance

85
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describes the drugs chemical makeup

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chemical name

86
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registered trade mark owned by the drug manufacturer to which the company has exclusive rights for 20 years

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brand name

87
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universally accepted, non proprietary name not owned by any drug company

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generic name

88
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study of drug responses that maybe unique to an individual due to social, cultural and biologic phenomena

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ethnopharmacology

89
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wide spread tendency to perceive the ways of doing things in ones own culture

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ethnocentrism

90
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occurs when a less powerful group changes its ways to blend in with a dominant cultural group

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assimilation

91
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an altered or modified action or effect of a drug as a result of a drug reaction of one or more drugs

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drug interactions

92
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a drug can increase the drug metabolism of another drug by stimulating or inhibiting ______ _______

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liver enzymes

93
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barbiturates, phenol barbitol, anti psychotics, theophylline

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enzymes inducers

94
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dylantin, carbamazepine, alcohol, rifampin, cimetidine

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enzyme inhibitors

95
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when two drugs with similar actions administered; the sum of the two drugs

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additive drug effects

96
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when two or more drugs are given together and the affect is greater than the combined sum

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synergistic drug affect; potentiation

97
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when two drugs are combined and cancel each other out

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antagonist drug effect

98
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can increase or decrease drug absorption

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food

99
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____ ____ or serum electrolytes concentration can affect drug therapy

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abnormal plasma

100
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obtainable without a prescription

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Over the Counter Drugs

101
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used to relieve coughs ; safe for children over six ; clients with heart disease, hypertension, thyroid disease should discuss the use of these with their health care provider

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cold and cough remedies

102
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FDA restricts; primary ingredient is diphenhydramine; mostly combined with asprin or tylenol

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sleep aids

103
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use of a chemical substance other for which it was intended

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drug misuse

104
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using a drug inconsistent with medical or social norms

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drug abuse

105
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a complex disease of the central Nervous system; compulsive uncontrolled craving

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drug addiction

106
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altered physiologic state from prolonged substance use ; regular use is necessary to prevent withdrawal

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physical dependence

107
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a term used by HP to describe behaviors related to the affects of drugs or substances on performance

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chemical impairment

108
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Occurs in the presence of people places or things that have been associated with drug use

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Cue induced cravings

109
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State of being Influenced or affected by a drug or other chemical substance

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Intoxification

110
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treating an intoxicated client to diminish or remove drugs or their effects from the body

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Detoxification

111
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signs and symptoms that occur in physically dependent people when drug use is stopped

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Withdrawal syndrome

112
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alkaloid in tobacco that causes dependence

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Nicotine

113
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Cardiovascular stimulation
 Increased myocardial oxygen use
 Increased respiratory rate
 Increased GI secretions
 Increased smooth muscle tone
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Side effects of nicotine

114
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 Nicotine replacement therapy – Zyban
 Bupropion
 Nortriptyline
 Support groups and behavior modification

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Treatment of nicotine addiction

115
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most potent of abused stimulants. It was originally an alkaloid from the coca plant, now prepared synthetically

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Cocaine

116
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crystalline cocaine

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Crack

117
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 Euphoria, increased energy, alertness

 Impaired concentration and memory, irritability and mood swings, paranoia, and depression

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Side effects of cocaine use

118
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a synthetic drug, a Schedule II drug.

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Amphetamines

119
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 Increased alertness, improved performance, relief
of fatigue, anorexia.
 Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
 Irritability, anxiety, paranoia, hostile and violent behaviors
 Panic reactions, temporary psychosis

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Side effects of amphetamine use

120
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 Alcohol

 Sedative-Hypnotics  Opioids

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Depressants

121
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most widely consumed substance of abuse in the US. Abuse can lead to dependence and significant health, social, legal and interpersonal problems.

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Alcohol

122
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for tx of anxiety and insomnia
 Barbituates
 Benzodiazepine

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Sedative-Hypnotics

123
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 Respiratory depression, hypotension,  Abuse and withdrawal

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Side effects and adverse reactions of depressants

124
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 Romazicon – benzodiazepine antagonist

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Treatments for depressants

125
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can be naturally occurring or synthetic. Narcotic agents used as analgesics

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Opioids

126
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 Analgesia, drowsiness, respiratory depression, slurred
speech
 Signs of overdose – pinpoint pupils, clammy skin, depressed respirations, coma and death if not treated

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Side effects and adverse reactions of opioids

127
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 Narcan – a narcotic antagonist
 Support of vital systems.
 Methadone given in decreasing doses over 10 to 14 days to wean off opiates

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Treatments of opioid overdose

128
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 Serious concern
 10 to 20% of nurses have substance abuse problem
 3 to 6% demonstrate impaired practice because of drugs

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Chemical impairment in nurses

129
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 Chronic fatigue, illness, responsibility for client’s responses to illness and dying, professional dissatisfaction, access to drugs, marital and child care problems and downsizing

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Contributing factors in nurse impairment

130
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 Changes in personality and behavior, job performance, and attendance. Poor judgment, errors, inappropriate behavior, and illogical documentation

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Characteristics of nurse impairment

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