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taking _____ medications increases risk for polypharmacy

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over the counter

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a _____ _____ can cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patients harm.
when this occurs the patients safety and well being become tip priority

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medication error

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the ___ ____ is the ordered dose of medication that the patient receives at one time

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unit dose

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when receiving a ____ ____ a nurse has up to 90 minutes to administer the medication

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now order

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instilling fluid into a body cavity where fluid is retained such as eardrops nose drops and into the bladder

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instillation

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involves injecting medication into body tissues

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parenteral medications

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____ allows the body to maintain an almost constant level of pain medication

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around the clock

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the ____ ____ does not change no matter how much medication is given

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half life

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the ____ ____ is generally drawn 30 minutes before administration of the drug

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trough level

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the ___ ____ is the level at which toxic effects occur

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toxic concentration

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the _____ is the plasma level of a medication below which the effect of the medication does not occur

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minimum effective concentration

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when two medications combined effect is greater thane the effect of the medications given separately

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synergistic effect

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when one medication modifies the action of another. often occurs when an individual is taking several medications

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medication interaction

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what is life threatening, characterized by sudden constriction of bronchiolar muscles, edema of the pharynx and larynx and several wheezing and shortness of breath

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anaphylactic reactions

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itching of skin and accompanies most rashes

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pruritus

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raised irregular shaped skin eruptions with varying sizes and shapes. eruptions have reddened margins and pale centers

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uticaria

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meds sometimes cause unpredictable effects ____ ____ in which a patient overreacts or underreacts to a medication or has a reaction different from normal. not always possible to predict if a patient will have this response

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idiosyncratic reaction

when giving a child Benadryl they become agitated and excited instead of drowsy

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____, an opioid, antagonist reverses the effects of opioid toxicity

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naloxone(narcan)

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most metabolism of a drug occurs where? it occurs under the influence of enzymes that detoxify, breakdown, and remove active chemicals.

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Liver

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medications are metabolized down into what two forms

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Less potent or inactive form.

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some ____ serve as barriers to passage.

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membranes

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___ ____ allows only fat soluble medications to pass into the brain and cerebral spinal fluid

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blood-brain barrier

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fat soluble and non fat soluble agents cross ____ and produce fetal deformity

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placenta

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what is the passage of medication molecules into the blood from the site of medication administration

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absorption

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what is the study of how medications enter the body, reach their site of action, metabolize and exit the body?
pharmacokinetic
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the ___ of medications determines routes of administration | ex: tabs, caps, elixirs, suppositories
form
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the ___ of medications enhances its absorption and metabolism
composition
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a substance that is used in the diagnosis treatment cure relief or prevention of health problems
medication
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which route is the slowest route of absorption?
topical/skin
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which route is the most rapid route of absorption?
IV
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the expected or predicted physiological response that a medication causes
therapeutic effect
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toxic levels of ___, an opioid, cause severe respiratory depression and death
morphine
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nurses often give ___ by sublingual route
Nitro
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the most common form of ____ ____ is decongestant spray or drops used to relieve symptoms of sinus congestions and colds
nasal instillation
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____ is a rare fatal complication of metformin
lactic acidosis
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the ____ ____ network absorbs medications rapidly
alveolar capillary
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what is the safest site for injection. recommended for volumes greater than 2 mL involves the gluteus Maximus
ventrogluteal
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exposure to ____ ____ is one of the deadliest hazards to nurses and are exposed to on deadly basis
blood borne pathogens
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what type of needle is inserted at a 45 degree angle?
25 gauge 5/8 inch
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what the combined effect is greater than effect of the medications when given separately
synergistic effect
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where are the majority of the medications absorbed?
small intestine
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____ disease often interferes with sleep
respiratory disease
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what is the treatment/drugs of choice to help with insomnia because of improved efficacy and safety of use
nonbenzodiazepines
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what is called when medications sometimes cause unpredicted effects
idiosyncratic reactions
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most ___ occurs in the liver.
metabolism
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medications are ___ into a less potent or inactive form
metabolized
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___ is a rare but potentially fatal complication of metformin
lactic adidosis
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what needle is used for 90 degree angle injection in a normal adult
25 gauge 1/2 inch
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what is the etiology of type 2 diabetes?
heredity genetics obesity
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what is the etiology of type 1 diabetes?
it is not well understood viral autoimmune environmental
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how can you diagnose diabetes?
fasting blood sugar random blood glucose ogtt
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what medications produce a calm or soothing effect?
sedatives
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the ____ who first develops the medication gives the generic or non propriety name.
manufacturer
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how do you treat hypoglycemia?
15 minute rule 1/2 c juice wait 15 mins repeat blood glucose if <70 repeat treatment
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____ have the most influence over nursing practice by defining the scope of nurses professional functions and responsibilities.
nurse practice act NPA
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the ____ ____ of a medication provides an exact description of its composition and molecular structure.
chemical name
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medication ___ indicates the effect of the medication on a body system the symptoms the med relieves or its desired effect
classification
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the rate and extent of ____ depend on the physical and chemical properties of med and physiology of person taking it.
distribution
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after med is absorbed it is ____ with in the body to tissues and organs to site of action.
distributed
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the process by which meds exit through the kidneys, liver, bowel, lungs, and exocrine glands.
excretion/elimination
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the main organ for excretion is____.
kidneys
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predictable and often unavoidable secondary effects produced at a usual therapeutic dose. -they are either harmless or cause injury
side effects
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unintended, undesirable and often unpredicted severe responses to medication.
adverse effect
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what develops after prolonged intake of a medication or when a med accumulates in the blood because of impaired metabolism or excretion
toxic effect
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small raised vesicles that are usually reddened; often distributed over entire body
rash
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inflammation of mucous membranes lining the nose. causes swelling and clear discharge
rhinitis
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meds administered ____ enter the bloodstream and act immediately
Intravenously
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meds are ordered at various ____ depending on where their response begins, becomes most intense, and ceases
times
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what is the highest level of concentration in a medication?
peak level
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what is the lowest level of concentration in a medication?
trough level
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after the medication reaches its ____ the serum consent falls progressively.
peak
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with IV ___ the peak concentration occurs quickly but the serum level also begins to fall immediately.
infusions
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the ___ ___ is drawn whenever the drug is expected to reach its peak
peak level
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the time it takes for a drug to reach its peak concentration varies depending on the ____ of the med
pharmacokinetic
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all medications have a ____ ____ ____ which is the time it takes for excretion process to lower the amount of unchanged meds by half.
biological half life
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medications are most effective when they are given ____
around the clock (ATC)
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you need to administer ____ ____ meds at a precise time or within 30 mins before or after its scheduled time.
time critical
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you administer ___ ____ ___ within 1-2 hours of scheduled time
non time critical
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the ____ prescribed for administration of a med depends on the properties and desired effect of the med and the patients physical and mental condition.
route
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the ____ ____ is the easiest and most commonly used route for medication administration.
oral route
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a med given by the ____ route should not be swallowed because the med does not have desired effect.
sublingual
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placing solid meds in mouth against mucous membranes of cheek until dissolved
buccal route
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a ____ is a given mass of solid substance dissolved in a known volume of fluid.
solution
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when a patient takes two or more meds to treat same illness of came chemical class is called what?
polypharmacy
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____ is considered one of the most tolerated and safest analgesics available
Tylenol
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what's a med that would be good for Z track method administration
iron
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the trough level is generally drawn ____ before administering the drug.
30 mins
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the peak level is drawn ______?
whenever the meds is expected to reach its peak concentration
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puffs multiplied times a day=____
____ puffs per day
90
puffs divided puffs per day=____
____ how many days it will last
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as the needle gauge become _____ the diameter becomes _____
smaller | larger
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the selection of a needle ____ depends on the viscosity of fluid to be injected
gauge
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when mixing meds from both vial and ampule, prepare meds from ____ first
vial | because it is not necessary to add air to withdraw meds from ampule
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if you fail to ____ the syringe before injecting an IM med the med may accidentally be injected directly into an artery/vein.
aspirate
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select proper injection site by using ____ ____
anatomical landmarks
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the sire most frequently recommended for heparin is ____?
abdomen
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what site would you use 5/8 inch needle and on who
vastus lateralis | infants, toddlers, children
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what site can take 2 mL or less?
deltoid
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____ is an injection into a vein
intravenous
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mixing ____ ____ in large volumes of fluids is the safest and easiest
IV medications
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the IV bolus or ____ is the most dangerous method for administering medications because there is no time to correct errors
push
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generally ____ ____ is an effective flush solution to keep IV patent
normal saline
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injection into a muscle is ____. use 1-1 1/2 inch needle and inserted at 90 degree angle
intramuscular
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injection into the dermis just under the epidermis
intradermal
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what type of injection is inserted at a 15 degree angle
intradermal
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injection into tissue just below the dermis of the skin
subcutaneous
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a patients ___ indicates the depth of the subcutaneous layer
Weight
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what injection site do you use a 3/8-5/8 inch needle and insert at a 45-90 degree angle
subcutaneous
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What are some examples of medication errors
Inaccurate prescribing, administering the wrong medication, giving medication use the wrong route or time interval, and administering extra doses or failing to administer a medication
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What are the factors that influence absorption a the medication.
The routes of administration, ability of the medication to dissolve, blood flow to the site of administration, body surface area, and lipid solubility of medication
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Acidic medications pass through the gastric Mucosa at what speed.
Rapidly
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Medications that are basic are not absorbed before reaching what part of the GI.
Small intestine
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When medication comes in contact with a large surface area, it is absorbed at what rate
Faster rate
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Because a cell membrane has a lipid layer, highly lipid soluble medications cross cell membranes at what rate
Easily and are absorbed quickly

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