pharm terms
the time it takes for the amount of the drug to be reduced by half in the body
What is half-life?
unintentional, unexpected at a normal dose
What is an adverse drug reaction?
I am used for conscious sedation but not if you have heart disease.
What is Midazolam?
I am the medication used for a patient with alcohol withdrawal
What is Lorazepam?
Monitor height, weight, do diet teaching, and avoid caffeine while taking this medication
What is Methylphenidate?
the relationship between the therapeutic dose and toxic dose
What is Therapeutic index?
The time it takes for drug to reach minimum effective concentration
what is the onset of a medication?
I could cause you to feel hungover in the morning if you take me.
What is Zolpidem?
I will help control your seizures but I may cause your gums to bleed.
What is Phenytoin?
I will need extra folic acid if I am taking this class of medication if pregnant
What are anticonvulsants?
prevents receptor activation
What is antagonist?
potentiated effect in which the clinical effect is substantially greater than the combined effect of the two drugs
What is synergistic effect?
Hypotension, respiratory depression, headache, urinary retention.
What are side effects and adverse effects of epidural/spinal anesthesia?
Stooped posture, shuffling gait, tremors at rest, bradykinesia.
What are the signs and symptoms of Extrapyramidal Syndrome?
Loss of contact with reality may cause me to take this medication
What is Haloperidol for psychosis?
The highest concentration of drug in the blood, performed shortly after med has infused
What is the peak?
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.
What is Pharmacokinetics?
If a child takes me I could cause Reye's Syndrome.
What is Aspirin?
Antipsychotics may cause this fatal condition
What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
Hyponatremia may be an adverse reaction if I take this medication
What is Lithium?
The lowest concentration, ordered before the next dose of med is due
What is a trough?
activate receptors=desired effect
What is an agonist?
I work great for mild pain and for fever but I don't work for inflammation
What is Acetaminophen?
ADHD, respiratory distress, narcolepsy
What are medically approved uses for stimulants?
I should not take this herbal with any medication I am on
What is St. John's Wort?