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Lecture 14: Adverse Drug Reactions Flashcards

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Define an adverse drug reaction.

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Something occurring that was not intended as a result of a drug being given.

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Define a medication misadventure.

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Any sort of hazard or incident that occurred with a med or exam.

Examples:
Pt took wrong med.
Rash from an ABX.

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Define a medication error.

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PREVENTABLE event with POTENTIAL to lead to inappropriate med use or pt harm.

Examples:
Wrong order entered on pt that was caught.
Pt got 10x normal dose fentanyl.

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Define an adverse drug event.

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Any injury caused by a medication.

Examples:
Idiosyncratic thrombocytopenia
Pt got 10x normal dose fentanyl.

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Give some examples of an adverse drug reaction.

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Anaphylaxis from PCN.
Angioedema from lisinopril.

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What does an ADR fall under in terms of categories?

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It is a subcategory of med errors + ADEs.

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What are some differences between ADEs and ADRs?

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ADRs are NORMAL doses.
Directly linked to med use.

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What are some of the methods used to prove an ADR?

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Expert judgment/global introspection.
Assessment algorithm.
Bayesian probability estimations of epidemiologic data.

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What are some of the assessment algorithms used to track ADRs?

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Naranjo algorithm
WHO Causality algorithm
Venulet algorithm
Liverpool ADR Causality Assessment Tool (CAT)

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What are the gradings for an ADR?

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Minor
Moderate
Severe
Lethal

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What are the reaction types for an ADR?

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Type A and Type B.

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Define the characteristics of a Type A reaction.

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DOSE DEPENDENT
Related to drug’s MOA.
Reaction comes in a wide range.

80% of all ADRs.

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Define the characteristics of a Type B reaction.

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NOT DOSE DEPENDENT
NOT RELATED to drug MOA.
Influenced by patient specific factors.
Includes allergies, intolerances, and idiosyncractic responses.

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What are the 5 mechanisms of ADR classification?

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Idiosyncratic
Hypersensitivity
Intolerance
Drug interaction
Pharmacologic

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Define idiosyncratic reactions.

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Uncharacteristic response.
Does not occur on admin.
Unpredictable.
Small cohort of patients.

Example:
Drug-induced hepatitis

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Define hypersensitvity reactions.

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Caused by altered reactivity, including allergic reactions.

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Are all allergic reactions adverse reactions?

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Yes, but not the other way around.

18
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Define a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction.

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True allergic reaction with immediate onset of 1-6 hrs.

MOA:
Allergen binds to mast cells via IgE receptors.
Releases inflammatory and vasoactive markers.
Itching, hives, hypotension, swelling.

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Define a type 2 hypersensitivity reaction.

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Cytotoxic reaction with delayed onset > 72 hrs.

MOA:
Host cells perceived by immune system as foreign.
IgG or IgM antibody binds to host cell.
Cytolysis and destruction occur.

20
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What are some examples of a type 2 hypersensitvity reaction?

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Hemolytic anemia
Thrombocytopenia

21
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Define a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction.

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Immune complex formation with delayed onset > 72 hrs.

MOA:
IgG or IgM antibody binds to antigen, forming complex.
Larger number of complexes deposit on blood vessels.
Local inflammatory reaction, tissue destruction.

22
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What are some examples of a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction?

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Serum sickness
Joint pain
Lymphadenopathy

23
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Define a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction.

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T-cell mediated reaction with delayed onset > 72 hrs.

MOA:
Antigen activates T-cells, creating memory cells.
Antigen detection in the future activates memory cells.
Cytokine releases an inflammatory response.

24
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What are some examples of a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction?

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Variety of rashes
Contact dermatitis

25
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What are some of the most common allergies?

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Peanuts & Soy
Eggs
Dye allergies

26
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What meds do I avoid in soy/peanut allergies?

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Clevedipine, propofol, progesterone (prometrium capsules)

27
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What vaccines are OK to give in someone with an egg allergy?

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Flubok
Flucelvax

28
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What are the two main categories of drug-drug interactions?

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Pharmacodynamic
Pharmacokinetic

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What are the characteristics of an intolerance reaction?

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Characteristic effect of a drug produced by a small dose.

AKA a little drug causes huge effects. (generally, symptoms worsen with increasing dose)

They are often difficult to differentiate from side effects.

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What kind of reaction is a pharmacodynamic reaction?

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Type A, aka dose-dependent. It is a known effect of the drug, such as hypotension with lisinopril or bradycardia with a betablocker.

31
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What is the difference between adverse effects and side effects?

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Side effects are usually expected and occur regardless of dose.

Adverse effects are usually rarer or not expected.

32
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What is MedWatch?

A

FDA reporting program for serious ADRs.

33
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What are the only two things you do NOT report to MedWatch?

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Vaccines (VAERS)
Investigation study drugs (They have their own protocol)

34
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What is FAERS?

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FDA Adverse Event Reporting System.

Houses the data from MedWatch.

35
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What is VAERS?

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Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.

Vaccine equivalent of FAERS.

36
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What is ISMP?

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Institute for Safe Medical Practices.
Private reporting system for ADRs, ADEs, and mainly medication errors.

Uses MERP for its reporting. (ISMP Med error reporting program)

37
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What is TJC?

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The Joint Commission.

Tracks sentinel events. Voluntary reporting by healthcare orgs and requires root-cause analysis.

38
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What is MedMARX?

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Subscription based registry of ADEs, ADRs, and med errors.
Voluntary reporting for subscribing facilities.
Consults/provides feedback (only one that does this!!!)

Eventually sends its info to FAERS.

39
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What is REMS?

A

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies

FDA Req for manufacturers and providers for meds with serious risk.

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What kind of requirements does REMS require?

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Blood levels
Medication guide dispersal
Elements to assume safe use.

41
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What is the overall goal of institution specific reporting?

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Culture focused on patient safety.

42
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What are some common barriers to reporting ADRs?

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Lack of training
No incentive
Fear of retaliation
Time

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