Pharmacokinetics
This process describes how a drug moves from the bloodstream into body tissues.
Completing the full course of antibiotics helps prevent this problem.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This severe allergic reaction requires immediate epinephrine administration.
What is anaphylaxis?
Most oral medications are metabolized in this organ before entering systemic circulation.
What is the liver?
A common complication that causes many patients to stop ACE inhibitors.
What is a dry cough?
This drug treats hypothyroidism by replacing thyroid hormone.
What is levothyroxine?
Loop diuretics can cause this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypokalemia?
This pharmacokinetic phase removes drugs from the body through urine, bile, or feces.
What is excretion?
This drug is used in heart failure but requires monitoring for toxicity when potassium is low.
What is digoxin?
A serious complication of thionamides that requires patients to report sore throat or fever.
What is agranulocytosis?
This organ toxicity must be monitored when patients receive aminoglycosides.
What is nephrotoxicity?
Long-term corticosteroid use can lead to this syndrome characterized by weight gain and hyperglycemia.
What is Cushing syndrome?
A patient with liver failure will most directly have impaired drug ___________.
What is metabolism?
This class of drugs reduces blood pressure by increasing sodium and water excretion.
What are diuretics?
This drug improves insulin sensitivity and is commonly first-line for type 2 diabetes.
What is metformin?
This lab value is monitored for patients receiving heparin therapy.
What is aPTT?
These drugs prevent clot formation by inhibiting clotting factors but require INR monitoring.
What is warfarin?
Patients taking warfarin should avoid large fluctuations in foods containing this vitamin.
What is vitamin K?