Pharmacotherapy

Question 1

What are 4 methods of Drug selection for pharmacotherapy?

Answer 1

1. Diagnostic
2. Empirical Selection (Experience)
3. Symptomatic
4. Cost of drug

Question 2

Drug Regimen (3 components)

Answer 2

1. Route
2. Dose Regimen
3. Duration

Question 3

Dose Regimen

Answer 3

Dosage & Dosage Interval

Question 4

Physiological movement of drugs
-Into the Body
-Through the Body
-Out of the Body

Answer 4

Pharmacokinetics

Question 5

What are the 4 General Steps of Pharmacokinetics?

Answer 5

1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism (Biotransformation)
4. Excretion (elimination)

Question 6

ADME

Answer 6

Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism (Biotransformation)
Excretion

Question 7

Cellular Absorption of a drug happens through ______________ _______________.

Answer 7

Passive Diffusion
(from a concentration gradient)

Question 8

Passive Diffusion happens as a result of a concentration gradient and does not require _____________

Answer 8

Energy

Question 9

What are 3 Factors that determine whether a drug can be successfully absorbed by cells through passive diffusion?

Answer 9

Must be:
Lipophilic (Fat Soluble)
Small
Non-ionic (no charge)

Question 10

What are 6 technician responsibilities regarding verbal and written orders

Answer 10

1. 6 Rights
2. Question Orders that are not Clear
3. Observe Response (adverse reactions)
4. Dispensing
5. Client Instructions
6. Medical Records