drug distribution system Flashcards
(16 cards)
what are adverse effects
side effects that cause injury to patient
buccal medicine administration
giving medication against the cheek where it dissolves
sublingual medicine administration
medication placed under tongue to dissolve
what does the term ADR mean?
adverse drug reaction
what are the 3 route of drug administration
- enteral (GI track)
- parenteral (the injections)
- topical (surface medication)
stock supply
bulk supply of drugs
Automated dispensing unit
a computerized system that dispenses drugs and is patient specific and only opens with nurse’s code
unit dose system
has a 24 hour supply of drug and is refilled each night so medications are limited
what is the half-life of drug
time it takes for 50% of the drug leaves the body
onset
where you start to feel the therapeutic effects of the drug
peak
Maximum effect of the drug
duration
The time it takes for administering drug to reach therapeutic effect
What is the fasted route for medication?
Intravenous route
food and drug regulations
regulate controlled drugs and restrict harmful drugs only to be given out by prescription; ensures safety and prevents harm of individuals
food and drugs act
responsible for the safety and administration of drugs, food, cosmetics, and medical devices; ensures public health safety
first pass effect
drug is broken down and and metabolized then reaches the blood stream; so it reduces the amount of drug that reaches the affected area
