Pharmacy Foundations Part II Flashcards
Errors of omission
Something was left out that is needed for safety (e.g. not using double-check systems)
“Medication Safety” definition
Freedom from preventable harm from medication use
Errors of commission
Something was done incorrectly (E.g. prescribing bupropion in someone with a hx of seizures)
Which committees in the hospitals should be informed of the error?
P&T
Medication Safety Committee
MERP
Medication Errors Reporting Program
Voluntary, confidential reporting program that provides recommendations as well
FMEA
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Proactive method to reduce the frequency & consequences of errors Screen potential effects of a new system
Examples of CQI programs
Lean
Sig Sigma (DMAIC: define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
Common types of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections
UTIs from indwelling catheters
Bloodstream infections from IV lines (Central lines = highest risk) & catheters
Surgical site infections
Hepatitis
Decubitus ulcers
Hepatitis
C. diff
VAP
When are airborne precautions recommended?
Varicella, TB, measles
ADRs: Type A
Predictable
Dose-dependent, based on pharmacologic properties
Most common
ADRs: Type B
NOT dose-dependent & not related to pharmacology of drug
Can be immediate or delayed
Examples of Type B reactions
Drug allergies
Drug hypersensitivity rxns (HLA genes, vanc infusion)
Idiosyncratic reactions (G6PD deficiency)
Drug allergy: Type 1 reactions
Immediate
IgE-mediate ranging from minor local rxns to severe systemic rxns (anaphylaxis)
Drug allergy: Type 2 reactions
Delayed
Antibody-mediated, usually occurring 5-8 days after exposure
Ex: hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia
Drug allergy: Type 3 reactions
Delayed
Immune complex reactions, occurring ≥1 week after exposure
Ex: serum sickness
Drug Allergy: Type 4 reactions
Delayed
T Cell-mediated occurring 48 hrs to weeks after exposure
Ex: SJS
Drugs most associated with photosensitivity
Amiodarone
Diuretics
MTX
Oral & topical retinoids
Quinolones
St Johns Wort
Sulfa drugs
Tacrolimus
Tetracyclines
Voriconazole
Abacavir testing
HLA-B* 5701
Drugs most commonly associated with severe cutaneous adverse reactions
Allopurinol
Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Carbamazepine
Ethosuximide
Lamotrigine
Nevirapine
Phenytoin
Bactrim
Sulfasalazine
Vancomycin
In the NAPLEX you must avoid ALL beta-lactams if someone is allergic. What is a notable exception?
- AOM: 2-3rd gen cephalosporin in patients with non-severe cephalosporin allergy
- Aztreonam considered safe in patients with Immediate-type PCN allergy
Drugs to avoid if someone has a Sulfa Allergy:
Sulfasalazine
Sulfadiazine
Thiazides
Loops (except ethacrynic acid)
Sulfonylureas
Acetazolamide
Zonisamide
Darunavir
Drugs to avoid in someone with peanuts or soy allergies
Propofol
Clevidipine
When is skin testing C/I for PCN allergies?
If the patient experienced SJS prior
Situation: A pregnant woman has an allergy to PCN and presents with syphillis?
Desensitization & PCN treatment
Naranjo Scale
Can help determine the likelihood that a drug caused the adverse reaction
F calculation
(AUCextra/AUCintra) * (DOSEintra/DOSEextra)*100
Calcium corrected equation
Ca(reported) + ([4-albumin) * 0.8)
Phenytoin corrected equation
(Total phenytoin measure/(0.2*albumin) + 0.1)
Vd equation
Amt of drug in body (dose)/ Concentration in plasma
Clearance equation
Rate of elimination/Drug concentration
AUC & Cl equation
F*Dose/AUC
0 order vs 1st order
0-order: Constant amount is removed per unit of time
1st order: Constant percentage is removed per unit of time
T1/2 is constant is 1st order and NOT in 0-order
Common drugs that exhibit Michaelis-Menten kinetics
Phenytoin
Theophylline
Voriconazole
Elimination rate constant (Ke)
Cl/VD
Predicting drug concentrations
C2 = C1 X E^-kt
Half-life equation
0.693/Ke
Loading dose equation
(Desired concentration * VD)/F
Allopurinol: prior testing
HLA-B*5801
Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine: prior testing
HLA-B*1502
Clopidogrel: genetic testing
CYP2C19
Codeine: genetic testing
CYP2D6
Warfarin: genetic testing
CYP2C9*2 and VKORC1
Trastuzumab: genetic testing
HER2 (if negative, drug will not work)
Cetiximab: genetic testing
KRAS mutation (If positive, don’t use)
KRAS negative = wild type = should receive
Azathioprine: genetic testing
TPMT
Low/absent lvls risk of severe, life threatening myelosuppression
IF low/absent, use low dose or alternative treatment
Capecitabine/Fluorouracil: genetic testing
DPD deficiency (inc risk of severe toxicity). If DPD deficient, do not use
Folic acid requirements for women in child-bearing years
600 mcg DFE = 360 mcg of folic acid
St Johns Wort: drug interactions
Induces CYP450, 3A4, 2C19, 2C9, 1A2
Serotonergic
Photosensitivity
May lower seizure threshold
Supplements that increase bleeding risk
5 G’s: garlic, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, glucosamine
Fish oil
Vitamin E
Dong quai
Willow bark (a salicylate)
Supplements that can be hepatotoxic
Black cohosh (used for menopausal symptoms)
Kava (used for stress/anxiety)
Supplements with cardiotoxicity risk
- Ephedra (replaced by bitter orange or synerphrine): stimulants
- DMAA
- Yohimbe is used to inc. libido & for ED
Supplements for anxiety
Valerian
Passionflower
Kava
St Johns Wort
Supplements for ADHD
Omega-3-fatty acids
Supplements for cold sores
L-lysine
Supplements for colds & flu
Echinacea
Zinc
Vit C
Supplements for memory
Ginkgo
Vitamin E
Supplements for depression
St. Johns Wort
SAMe
Valerian
5-HTP
Supplements for diabetes
Alpha lipoic acid
Chromium
Cassia cinnamon
Supplements for dyslipidemia
Red yeast rice
Fish oils
Supplements for dyspepsia
Ca
Mg
Supplements for energy/weight loss
Bitter orange
Caffeine
Guarana, green tea powder
Supplements for ED
Ginseng
L-arginine
Yohimbe
Supplements for hypertension
Fish oils
L-arginine
Co-Q-10
Garlic
Supplements for GI health
Fibers
Chamomile
Probiotics
Supplements for Heart health
Co-Q-10
Hawthorn
Fish oils
Supplements for inflammation
Fish oils
Flax seeds/oil
Turmeric