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Drug action phase
Pharmaceutic Phase (1st phase if meds taken orally) | 1.)Dissolution(dissolving of the smaller particles in the GI fluid before absorption) 2.)Disintegration (breakdown of a tablet into smaller particles)phase. 80% of drugs taken by mouth. |
Pharmacokinetic Phase (2nd phase) | Movement of drug to achieve drug action: Absorption. |
Pharmacodynamic Phase (last phase) | Drug concentration and effects on the body (action) |
ADOPIE | A=Assessment D=Diagnosed O=observation P=planning I=implementation E=evaluation |
Drugs are mostly detoxified through what? | liver and excreted in the urine and to a lesser extent, the feces. |
Whats the 5 rights? | Patient,Drug,Dose,Time,Route,Documentation |
How to give suppositories? | with patient lying on L side;remain on side 20 mins afterward |