Ch 12 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Absolute contraindications
A
medicine never to give
2
Q
Relative contraindications
A
medicine to sometimes give, balance risks
3
Q
Untoward effects
A
Harmful effects from medicine
4
Q
Unintended effects
A
5
Q
Enteral medications
A
enter through digestive system
6
Q
Parenteral medications
A
enter body through non digestive means
usually quicker
7
Q
Aspirin given for…
A
Chest pain
never given to children
8
Q
Nitroglycerin
A
dilates blood vessels, allowing heart to work less, relieves angina pain
*cannot be used with erectile dysfunction meds
*may cause mild headaches
9
Q
A
