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Pharm1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pharmacodynamics | changes that a drug creates on the body |
| name the 6 drug categories | Curative, prophylactic, diagnostic, palliative, replacement, and destructive |
| define prophylactic | to prevent a problem |
| name the 4 steps of the drug cycle | absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion |
| where do most meds get metabolized? | the liver and kidney |
| define cumulation | build up of medication in body leading to illness |
| 3 issues the affect the drug cycle | therapeutic level, drug potency, and half-life |
| define half-life | period of time needed for drug to be reduced by 50% in the body |
| define ototoxic | toxic to ears |
| define nephrotoxic | toxic to kidneys |
| 7 rights for patient safety | right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right technique, and right documentation |
| true or false men tend to have faster metabolisms? | true |
| define teratogenic meds | meds that cause malformation or death |
| true or false you should patient about allergies prior to administering a new medication? | true |
| define the 5 drug schedules | I) highly addictive, no medical use; ex. heroin II) high potential for addiction; ex. oxycodone III) moderately addicting; ex Tylenol 3 IV) lower abuse potential; ex xanax V) lowest potential for abuse, OTC some states require ID; ex cough suppressant |
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