This site is 100% ad supported. Please add an exception to adblock for this site.

Chapter 34

Terms

undefined, object
copy deck
1 pt = ______ ML
480
1 Quart = ____ ml
960
1 tbsp = _____ ML or _____ fluid oz
15 ml or 1/2 fluid oz
1 tsp = ____ ML
4-5 ml
15 gtts = ____ ML
1 ml
3 Drug Names
1. Chemical
2. Generic
3. Trade/Proprietary/Brand
6 rights:
Right: med, dose, client, route, time, documentation
8 oz = ___ cup or ____ ml
1 cup, 240 ml
Absorption
passage of medication into tissue from route of insertion
Adverse Effects
unpredicted severe side effects
Allergic reactions:
unpredictable antibody response to medication

ex: penicillin
Anaphylactic Reaction
causes bronchial constriction, limited air, reates edema in the larynx and pharynx
body surface are affects what?
the amount of absorption
Describe the physiological mechanisms of medication action:
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Distribution
the transport of medication to the site of action to treat target symptoms
Excretion
the elimination of medications from the body
Explain protein binding in regards to distribution
If medication has a high affinity to albumin, that's bad.
First law to regulate medications:
1906 Pure food and drug act
How many forms of medications are there
20
Idiosyncratic reactions
unpredictable over or under reaction or different reaction from normal to medication

ex: ritalin (stimulant)
lipid solubbility may do what?
only lipid sol. can cross blood-brain barrier
Medication form determines what?
Route of administration
Metabolism
the changing of the chemical structures of a medication into less active or inactive forms
Metabolism takes place:
in the liver
Nurse practice act is responsible for what?
protects public from underskilled, under educated, unlisenced personnel.
Patient is to receive 4 mg morphine IV.  The med is available in a vial containing 10 mg per milliliter.  The vial contains 1 ml.
4 mg / 10 mg = 0.4 mg
pharmacodynamics
drugs action on the body
pharmacokinetics
the body's action on drugs
route of administration affects what?
metabolism of medication
Route prescribed for administering a med depends on:
the med properties, desired effect, patient's physical condition, patient's mental condition
route that provides the fastest absorption
IV injection
State and local regulations must conform to _______
federal legislation
the ability to dissolve depends on:
form of the medication
The rate and extent of distribution depends on the physical and chemical properties of the _____ and the ______ of the person taking the medication
medication; physiology
Toxic effects
accumulation of medications above therapeutic index

ex: morphine, lithium, and ativan
What affects circulation?
diabetes, hypertension, etc...
What is FDA role in medication regulation?
approves drugs after rigorous process
What is the blood brain barrier?
Only certain substances can cross subarachnoid ara, brain, and spinal column
What is the role of federal regulation
to ensure public safety

Deck Info

39

brelan

permalink