Pharmacokinetics Assignment Flashcards
What information should be contained on a prescription? (8)
- Patients name
- Date
- Inscription
- Sigma
- Number of refills / state no refills
- Signature and address of physician
- Indication if generic sub is permitted
- DEA number, if applicable.
What are the 7 rights?
Right drug Right strength Right route Right patient Right time Right documentation
What is the most common route of administration?
Oral medication.
What is the advantage of parenteral routes?
Potential for quick absorption straight into the blood stream. The route is recommended for fast effects and for patients that cannot tolerate oral medications.
What forms of medication fall under topical route? (7)
- Applied to surface of the skin
- Inhalation
- Ophthalmic
- Otic
- Nasal
- Rectal
- Vaginal
What is histamine and what effect does it have on the body?
In response to an allergy the body releases chemicals like histamine, which produce an allergic reaction. Symptoms include red and watery eyes, sneezing, rash, and bronchial constriction
Where is histamine found?
The highest concentration of histamine is in the lungs.
What two kinds of histamine are in the body?
H1 and H2
What is anaphylaxis?
A severe allergic response resulting in life threatening respiratory distress, followed by vascular collapse and shock
What are prostaglandins?
Mediators of several physiologic processes and are synthesized from a fatty acid.
What is bradykinin?
A polypeptide that causes contraction of intestinal and bronchial smooth muscle. Causes pain.
Define compliance
The patients ability to take the medication as directed.
What is the Pharm Techs role in compliance?
Must make sure the patient gets all the information needed, and to ask questions to the pharmacist.
What are 4 major reasons for non-compliance?
- Side effects
- Lack of information
- Multiple medications
- Forgetfulness
Define antigens
A foreign substance or toxin introduced to the body that stimulates an immune response.
Define active immunity
To be prevoiusly exposed to an allergen, making the next interaction less serious.
