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Biotransformation (metabolism), Excretion, and Enzyme Induction represent three forms of what branch of pharmacokinetics?
elimination
With mitral valve dysfunction there is stagnant blood remaining in the L atrium. What medication may be needed for complications that may arise from this condition?
anticoagulant
The patient is on a beta-blocker. What is the most appopriate way to monitor response to exercise for this patient?
RPE
When the therapist is taking blood pressure, they observe the patient's fingers involuntarily contracting. This is a sign of what electrolyte imbalance?
hypocalcemia
The patient has a cardiomyopathy that leads to globular shaped chambers and systolic dysfunction. What type of cardiomyopathy do they have?
dilated
Cholinergic stimulants increase activity at what synapse?
acetylcholine
The patient has a BMI of 36. What type of respiratory failure is the patient most at risk for?
hypercapnic
What is the amount of time that it takes for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body?
half-life
The patient has heart failure and the doctor wants to address it by prescribing a drug that will decrease the sympathetic workload. What class of drugs will be prescribed in this case?
beta-blockers
A patient has a platelet count of 1,500,000/mL (150,000-400,000). What complication is this patient as risk for?
blood clot/DVT
Why is a higher dosage needed for drugs being taken orally versus via IV?
To survive first-pass effect
The patient is on a medication that promotes bronchodilation for 12 hours, and is therefore taken twice daily. What group of respiratory medications does this drug likely belong to?
LABA
The patient has a history of hepatits B and presents with new onset confusion following a recent upper respiratory tract infection. What substance is likely elevated?
ammonia
A patient with a history of alcohol abuse presents with thoracolumbar junction pain, loss of spinal extension, and fever. What condition might be indicated by these symptoms?
Pancreatitis
What adrenergic receptor is located at vascular smooth muscle and causes vasoconstricting of blood vessels?
alpha-1
What organ is the site of action for the drug class of diurectics?
Kidneys
hich drug administration is commonly associated with infection following dosing of medication?
Injection
A patient on coumadin has an INR of 6.0. What complication should the therapist be concerned about?
increased risk for bleeding
Why are nitroglycerin patches worn for 12-16 hours and then removed for 8-12 hours?
To prevent drug tolerance from occuring
What are two common symptoms of mitral valve prolapse?
Fatigue, palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain, dizziness
What is the process when the liver transforms a drug into an active metabolite?
Biotransformation
The patient is on an NSAID, glucocorticoid, and DMARD. What is the likely underlying bone or joint condition?
RA
The patient reports inability to lay flat following eating meals due to a painful burning sensation in the upper part of the chest. What pathology is likely responsible for this complaint?
GERD
A patient you are seeing seems confused and lethargic. They have a PMH of diabetes. Upon evaluation you noticed they are breathing pretty quickly and have a fruity breath. What condition should you be concerned about?
hyperglycemia
Sodium channel blockers are contraindicated with what cardiac pathology?
heart failure