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Routes, Classes

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show Sublingual  
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Route of medication administration(Allowed to dissolve on mucous membrane of cheek)   show
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OD   show
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OS   show
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show Both eyes  
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Injection into the fatty layer under the skin. Sites include upper abdomen, upper thigh, or lateral upper arm. Amounts are usually 0.5-1.5 Medication is to be absorbed slowly with prolonged effect.   show
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show Intramuscular  
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Provides rapid onset. Gives option of larger fluid volume therefore diluting irritating drugs, Amounts are usually over 5 ml   show
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show Intradermal  
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show up and back  
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Otic medications Child ear canal should be pulled   show
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show suppositories  
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Tyramine containing foods   show
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show MAO inhibitors  
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show 1. Food or drug allergies 2. past medical history and present condition 3. knowledge deficits and teaching needed  
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show emulsion  
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show tincture  
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liquid dispersion of drug for topical use   show
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Drug coated with substance that delays release of drug until it reaches the intestine (should not be crushed)   show
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show Lozenge  
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show Side effects  
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Movement of drugs throughout the body. Four components: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion   show
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Process of moving a drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream.   show
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How drugs are transported throughout the body.   show
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show Metabolism  
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show Metabolism  
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Removal of drugs from the body. Usually occurs through the kidneys and urine.   show
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Between minimum effective level and the toxic level   show
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The length of time the body takes to reduce the plasma level of a drug to 50% of its peak value. Duration of action for most drugs.   show
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show Receptor  
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show Agonists  
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show Antagonists  
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show Partial agonists  
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show Assessment related to medication administration  
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Most common nursing diagnosis related to medication administration   show
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Sympathetic NS mimics the "fight or flight" response selectively stimulating alpha & beta adrenergic receptors Includes vasoconstrictors (Norepinephrine) & Inotropes (Dopamine & Dobutrex)Increase HR and B/P   show
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show Dopaminergic  
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Drugs that stimulate the PSNS by mimicking ACh. Promote muscle contraction & bladder emptying treating urinary retention. Side effects: abdominal cramps, salivation, N/V & diarrhea.   show
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show Anticholinergic drugs  
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When two drugs with similar actions are given together. Ex. acetaminophen and oxycodone   show
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When two drugs administered together interact in such a way that their combined effects are greater than the sum of the effects for each drug given alone. Vistaril potentiates the effect of Demerol.   show
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Combination of two drugs results in drug effects that are less than the sum of the effects for each drug given separately. Beta blocker plus a beta stimulant cancel each other out.   show
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show Penicillin's  
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Chemically very similar to Penicillin. If have allergic reaction to Penicillin can also have a reaction to this   show
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Used to treat MRSA, adverse reaction includes ototoxicity, administer slowly, poorly absorbed orally   show
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Used to treat GI infections, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Take on empty stomach, no milk products. Decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.   show
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show Regitine  
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show Alpha  
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show Beta  
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Mycoardium, increased HR, increased contraction   show
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show B2  
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Affects rate   show
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show Inotrope  
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The main clinical usage of calcium channel blockers   show
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show blocking voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) in muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. When Ca+ decreases, Blood pressure decreases  
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Angiotensin II   show
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show Ace Inhibitors  
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Cause decrease in B/P and increased renal perfusion. A persistent dry cough is a relatively common adverse effect.   show
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show Ace Inhibitors  
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show Angiotensin II Inhibitors  
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show Beta adrenergic antagonist-Beta blockers  
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A common mnemonic used to describe the physiologic manifestations of atropine overdose is   show
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Reverse cholinergic (parasympathetic) effects. Blocks ACh at receptor sites in smooth muscles, secretory glands, SA & AV nodes & cardiac muscle Ex: Scopolamine-motion sickness, Atropine- treatment for bradycardia   show
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CNS neurotransmitter, Action: Inhibits excitatory signals produced by ACh. Decrease levels cause tremors (pill rolling) rigidity, bradykinesia, akinesia   show
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show Parkinson's Disease  
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Dopamine cannot cross the blood-brain barrier, dopamine given as a drug does not directly affect the central nervous system. To increase the amount of dopamine in the brains of patients with diseases such as Parkinson's disease combo therapy is given   show
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show Opioids  
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show Decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, orthostatic hypotension, decreased muscle tone, urinary retention  
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Opioid antagonist: Drug used to counter the effects of opioid overdose ex. heroin or morphine overdose   show
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show Opioid agonist  
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show Opioid agonist-antagonist  
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Blocks prostaglandins that arise from the cyclooxygenase (COX) metabolic pathway. A non-steroidal drug to treat arthritic pain.   show
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Cautions with Cox 2 & NSAIDS   show
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show Anticoagulation  
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Prevents production of TXA2 causes platelet aggregation adn vessel constriction ex: ASA, plavix   show
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show Thrombolytic  
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Inhibit platelet aggregation, used as adjunct with ASA & heparin to decrease clot formation ex: Reopro, Integrilin   show
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show Histamine  
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show H-2 Blockers  
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show Proton Pump Inhibitors  
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Used for Asthma, COPD, Anti-inflammatory effect-reduced mucus secretion in respiratory conditions   show
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Side effects of Corticosteroids   show
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show Beta Agonists  
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Side effects of Beta Agonists   show
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