EXAM 1 STUDY INFO PHARM

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EXAM 1 STUDY INFO PHARM

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Question 1: What is SQ/SC?

Answer:

SQ is subcatenous, usually in upper arm or belly, 45* angle In the tissue/fat

Question 2: What are IVs?

Answer:

Intravenous Medication is delivered right into the blood stream, where it is distributed with the blood throughout the body

Question 3: When are PR used?

Answer:

Rectal suppositories are used when a patient has:

• vomiting
• dysphagia
• NPO
• Seizing
• Infants (fever or pain meds)

Question 4: What is SL?

Answer:

Sublingual (under the tongue)

Question 5: What are PO tablets?

Answer:

Powdered or grains of medication compressed into hard disk Degree of compression affects how quickly the tablet dissolves Are often scored so a half-dose can be given

Question 6: What are PO capsules?

Answer:

Medication encased in gelatin shell Often designed to be sustained or extended release Typically, can be opened and sprinkled on applesauce or other medium Question 7: Def of absorption:

Answer:

The most important principle in pharmacokinetics theory is drug absorption which is defined as the transportation of the unmetabolized drug from the site of administration to the body circulation system

Question 8: What are ODT?

Answer:

Oral dissolving tablets.

Perks:

• Medicine can be taken without water.
• No swallowing difficulties/easily disintergrating
• Easily administered to children, elderly, and mentally disabled.

+ Fast drug release: dissolution/absorption is fast so rapid onset of action

Question 9: What is ID?

Answer:

ID is intradermal, usually in the forearm at a 15-20* angle.

Question 10: What is pharmacodynamics?

Answer:

biochemical + physiological effects, drug/receptor interactions Question 11: Enema Directions:

Answer:

• Have patient lay on left side w/ knee and arm bent or have patient kneel w/ head + chest lower and

head resting on left side

Question 12: What is IM?

Answer:

IM is intramuscular, usually at 90* angle, into the muscle, usually into the gluteus medius/maximus, deltoid, or vastus lateralis

Question 13: What are PO liquid, elixirs, and syrups?

Answer:

Already dissolved and are usually absorbed more quickly than solid dosage forms

Question 14: What are PO enteric coated medications?

Answer:

Tablets are coated so that they do not break down in the stomach Absorption of the drug takes place in the small intestine? Cannot be divided into smaller doses What pill is this- Looks like advil but its not. You can find the name of medications using the number that is on the pill.

Question 15: What is the FDA responsible for?

Answer:

The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food (including animal food), cosmetics, and electronic products that emit radiation.

Question 16: What are black box warnings?

Answer:

Black box warnings, also called boxed warnings, are required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for certain medications that carry serious safety risks. Often these warnings communicate potential rare but dangerous side effects, or they may be used to communicate important instructions for safe use of the drug.

Question 17: What are inhalers?

Answer:

A canister containing medicine in aerosol form, which is pumped out, and delivered directly to the lungs Most often used in the treatment of asthma. Important to use a spacer for children or patients unable to time their inhalations

Question 18: What is pharmacokinetics?

Answer:

AMED:

absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion What does the body do to the drug?

Question 19: What are the factors of absorption?

Answer:

• Time of onset is subject to rate of absorption.
• Intensity of effect is subject to amount absorbed.
• How the drug is administered (ROUTE) effects the rate + amount.

Absorption > movement of a drug from the site of administration > bloodstream > circulated/moved to site of action

Question 20: What are pharmaceutics?

Answer:

Formulation, stability, acceptability smell

Question 21: What are PO chewable tablets?

Answer:

Can be chewed Used for children and other clients who have a hard time swallowing pills Break down of the drug starts in the mouth