Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What characteristic of a medication has the largest impact on its bioavailability?
A
Route of administration
2
Q
What term is used to describe a fat-soluble medication that can cross biological membranes easily?
A
Lipophilic
3
Q
Which insulin has the fastest onset of action and can be given at the start of a meal?
A
Insulin glulisine
4
Q
When should rapid-acting insulins be administered prior to a meal to prevent hyperglycemia?
What are some rapid-acting insulins?
A
15 minutes prior to a meal
Lispo, Aspart, Faster Aspart, Glulisine
5
Q
When should regular insulin be given prior to a meal?
A
30 minutes
6
Q
What antipsychotic drug has an FDA black box warning for the development of fatal myocarditis and cardiomyopathy?
A
Clozapine
