Pharmacokinetics
Transportation of medications to sites of action
Distribution
Another name for oral route
Enteral
Agency who regulates new drug development
What is missing from the prescription?
Ibuprofen 800 mg every 4 hours as needed for pain.
Route
What type of a name is propranolol?
Generic
Biotransformation of medications into less active or inactive fomrs by the action of enzymes. Occurs primarily in the liver
Metabolism
Medications applied directly to mucous membranes or skin
Topical
Agency who verifies practioners are licensed/authorized to prescribe controlled medications
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
What is the structured process of reviewing and verifying a patient’s complete medication list during care transitions to prevent errors and ensure safe, coordinated treatment.
Medication reconciliation
What type of name is:
1-(Isopropylamino)-3-(1-naphthyloxy)propan-2-ol
chemical name
Elimination of medications from the body. Occurs primarily in the kidneys
Excretion
Between the cheek and gum
Buccal
Substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples are: heroin, (LSD), (ecstasy) are what classification (Schedule) of medications
Schedule I
What does EHR stand for?
Electronic Health Record
Inderal XL is an example of what type of name?
Trade or Brand name
Oral drugs often require higher doses than other routes, such as IV, transdermal, or sublingual due to the inactivation by the GI system and liver. This is known as the "______-_____ effect"
First-Pass Effect
Intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal are all examples of this route:
Parenteral
Drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Adderall, and Ritalin. What schedule of drugs?
Schedule II
Name the five rights
Right Patient; Right Medication; Right Dose
Right Route; Right Time
The following meds are an example of what?
Celebrex (celecoxib) vs. Celexa (citalopram)
Bupropion vs. Buspirone
Look alike sound alike (LASA) medications
Are most drugs protein or lipid bound?
Protein
A catheter is inserted between the vertebrae and medications are given through an infusion pump
Epidural
FDA categorizes drugs for safety during pregnancy. Teratogenesis from unsafe medications is most likely to occur in which trimester of pregnancy?
First
How many other medication rights can you list?
Right to Refuse
Right Response
Right patient education
Right documentation
Right Knowledge and Understanding: Ensure the healthcare provider understands the medication’s pharmacology, interactions, and patient-specific considerations.
A medication safety strategy that uses uppercase letters within drug names to highlight differences between look-alike or sound-alike drugs, helping reduce medication errors
Tallman letters