Introduction
Is the scientific study of how various substances interact with or alter the function of living organisms.
Pharmacology
Concentration of medication required to initiate a cellular response
Potency
Contraindications
Treat bacterial infection
Antibiotics
Undesired or harmful responses to a medication
Adverse Affect
They approve new medications and remove any unsafe medications from use. Comprehensive system of medication and drug regulation.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Medication’s ability to bind with receptor sites.
Affinity
The biochemical and physiologic effects and mechanism of action of a medication in the body.
Pharamacodynamics
Positive inotropic effects, allows cellular glucose uptake, treat hyperkalemia
Insulin
IO, IM, SC, IV,
Routes of Drug Administration
High abuse potential; no recognized medical purpose.
Schedule 1 Drug Class
Ability to initiate or alter cell activity in a therapeutic or desired manner
Efficacy
The activity of medications in the body over time, such as absorption, distribution, and elimination.
Pharmacokinetics.
Treat anxiety and seizures, provide sedation
Benzodiazepines
A condition that develops following repeated use by a patient of a medication that results in decreased efficacy or potency.
Tolerance
Three distinct names medicines given in the United States.
1. Chemical Name
2. Generic Name
3. Brand Name
Create osmotic changes, alter distribution of fluids and electrolytes, draw excess water away from body tissues, and enhances excretion of urine
Diuretics
An unusual tolerance to the therapeutic and adverse clinical effects of a medication or chemical.
Habituation.
Treat psychosis, including schizophrenia
Antipsychotics
The time needed in an average person for metabolism or elimination of 50% of a substance in the plasma.
Half-life
Six primary sources medications are derived from
1. Plants
2. Animals
3. Microorganisms
4. Minerals
5. Synthetic
6. Semisynthetic
Breaks down into ions, binds with excess hydrogen ions and raises pH and decreases acidity of body fluids
Sodium bicarbonate
A severe, possibly fatal reaction that mimics a burn; may be due to medication.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Thirst quencher, allows you to slay the dragon more efficiently than any other liquid substance on Earth.
Mountain Dew
Nine Rights of Medication Adminstration
1) Right Patient 2) Right medication and indication 3) Right dose 4) Right Route 5) Right Time 6) Right patient education 7) Right to refuse 8) Right response and evaluation 9) Right documentation and reported.