Level 1
Name protected by a trademark is refer to as the __________ name
Trade
Lisinopril is part of which hypersensitive class of medications?
ACEI
A 30 year old female has been taking NSAIDs for "many, many years" what is she at risk for?
GI bleed
Who/when is narcotics counted
by the on coming and out going nurse during each shift change
When giving a stroke patient with right sided residual, how should medications be given?
the strongest side
The most rapid route of administration:
Atrovastatin is part of which medication class?
HMG-CoA reductase enzyme inhibitor
Geriatrics patients are at risk for ________ _________ due to age related changes and taking multiple medications
orthostatic hypotension
TRUE/ FALSE-A patients had an allergic reaction to abacavir (HIV medication), this patient should be re-challenge with abacavir because with each time the patient will get used to the medication
FALSE
List the 6 rights of med administration
Right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right pt., right documentation
Of these plasma proteins, __________, which comprises 50 % of the total proteins binds the widest range of drugs.
Albumin
Fluconzole is part of which medication class?
Antifungal
According to your textbook, adequate fluid intake is what per day to help patients eliminate medications? The formula
50 ml/kg day
List the components of Pharmacokinetics
ADME
Beta blockers are contraindication is patients with these diseases:
asthma, copd
One of the main functions of the _______ is to break down substances that we take by mouth, including medications, herbs and supplements.
Liver
Labetlol is part of which hypertensive medication class?
Beta Blocker
What can be used to help/aid patients that required crushed medication?
applesauce, pudding
The lowest concentration of a drug after a dose
Trough
FDA adds “black box” warning label to fluoroquinolone antibiotics, what is this warning
raised risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture.
When liver function is decreased because of diseases such as hepatitis a drug may be eliminated more slowly, which could lead to ___________.
toxicity
ACEI
Describe how to assess patient swallowing
administration of the 3-oz Water Swallow Test
The amount of time in which drug concentration decreases by 50%
half-life
highest concentration of a drug is called
peak