Module 1 - Part 2

All about the meds

100

good effects of the drug. The reason why providers prescribe them

therapeutic effects

200

These are undesirable unintended actions on the body, such as nausea or dry mouth

side effects

300

sx or conditions that make a specific tx or med inadvisable or even dangerous

contraindications 

400

These are problems that pose a lesser risk but require close observation/monitoring during medication therapy

precautions 

500

these are the problems for which the provider prescribes  a particular med

indications

Vitamins/Nutrition

100

which three vitamins can the body NOT make on its own?

A, D and B3

200

which vitamins are fat-soluble

A, D, E, and K

300

These are inorganic substances the body needs in small quantities for building and maintaining body structures

Minerals

400

What is the recommended amount of water for each person per day?

2 -3 L or 64-96 ounces

500

This nutrient is found in bananas, prunes, and raisins

Potassium

More Vitamins/Nutrition

100

this is a naturally occurring hormone in the brain. Can be taken as a supplement to help with sleep regulation.

Melatonin

200

for pain relief-one of the main ingredients aspirin comes from this 

willow bark

300

Calcium absorption, bone and tooth health, heart and nerve function

Vitamin D

400

this nutrient is found in soybean flour, beef, beans, clams, and peaches

Iron

500

Helps with night vision, cell growth and maintenance, the health of skin

Vitamin A

Pharmacokinetics

100

____________ and ____________  have the least efficient metabolism

infants and older adults

200

when the body converts the med into a form the body can use and moves it into the bloodstream

absorption

300

transportation of the medication throughout the body. bloodstream carries the med to the body tissues/organs

distribution 

400

what three processes directly impact absorption

-route

-how easily medication dissolves in fat

-surface area available for absorption

500

removal of the medication from the body. The kidneys accomplish most of this through urine, feces, saliva, bile etc can eliminate some as well.

excretion

Metric system is not my Jam..what do I quantify?

100

kilograms (kg), grams (g), milligrams (mg) and micrograms (mcg)

How does the metric system quantify weight?

200

deciliters (dL), liters (L), and milliliters

How does the metric system quantify volume?

300

kilometers (km), meters (m), centimeters (cm), and millimeters (mm)

How does the metric system quantify length?

400

1 kg is equal to how many pounds?

2.2 lbs

500

1 teaspoon is equal to how many mL?

5 ml