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classification of drug that relieves pain without loss of consciousness
analgesics
two common types of analgesics
tylenol
aspirin
classification of drug that neutralizes stomach acid
antacid
an example of antacid that is commonly referred to as milk of magnesium is called ______
mylanta
classification of drug that prevents or delays blood clotting
anticoagulant
two common types of anticoagulants
coumadin
heparin
classification that reduces anxiety
antianxiety
two common types of antianxiety meds
xanax
valium
classification that prevents or relieves cough
antitussives (codeine)
classification that increases urinary output
diuretic
a diuretic example
lasix
classification that reduces blood sugar levels
hypoglycemic
responsibilities and principles of drug administration
time
route
amount
medicine
patient
documentation
four categories of gastrointestinal administration
oral
nasogastric
gastric tube
rectal
You administer a teaspoon of medication, how many milliliters would be measured in a syringe
5 ml
D5W refers to:
Dextrose 5% in water
Abbreviation: DC
discontinue
Ad Lib
as desired
The most common drugs in the category of adrenergic blockers:
Propanolol or Inderol
Which kind of side effects would a health care worker observe for a patient receiving an adrenergic blocking agent
hypotension, bradycardia, hypoglycemia and fatigue/lethargy (brochospasm, N/V) confusion
classification of drug that has high abuse potential
CI
classification of drug that has high abuse potential may lead to severe dependence
CII
classification of drug that may lead to limited dependence
CIII
classification that has a low abuse potential/prescription may be written by health care practioner:
CIV
classification that has low abuse potential
CV
rules set to assure consumers that they get what they pay for
drug standards
the law says that all preparations called by the same drug name must be of
uniform strength, quality, and purity
this act mandates that all OTC drugs a patient takes must be documented as part of the medical record
OBRA
how should controlled substances be secured
double locked
when was the first major drug law passed
1906
common or general name assigned to a drug
generic name
the name by which the pharmaceutical company identifies its product
trade name
the exact molecular formula of a drug
chemical name
name of the drug as it appears in the USP/NF
official name
the 3 in tylenol no.3 refers to what?
the amount of one of the generic components
damage to the eighth cranial nerve
ototoxicity
damage to the kidneys
nephrotoxicity
cellular changes that occur as a result of the drug
actions
the drug process
absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion
passage of substance through a membrane into the blood stream
absorption
moving form the blood stream into the tissues and fluids of the body
distribution
physical and chemical alterations that a substance undergoes in the body
metabolism
eliminating waste products of drug metabolism from the body
excretion
the more positive a person feels the more positive the physical response is known as what effect?
placebo effect
the action of two drugs working tougher in which one helps the other simulaneously
synergism
the action of two drugs in which one prolongs or multiplies the effect of another
potentiation
the action of two drugs in which one works against another
antagonism
initial high dose used to elevate the level of a drug in the blood
loading dose
smallest amount of drug that will produce a therapeutic efect
minimum dose
largest amount of drug that will produce desired effect without toxicity
maximum dose
dose that is customarily given adjusted according to variations from the norm
therapeutic dose
which route of administration is the fastest
intravenous
the route that is most common and easiest
oral
route of admin that relies on slow consistent doses
transdermal
a fairly rapid route of administration
intramuscular
fast acting route because of he large surface
inhalation
Author
carolyn
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70916
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jaimie
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Updated
2011-03-06T12:45:18Z
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