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Study Help for Exam #1
Question | Answer |
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What is considered to be an adverse drug reaction? | Any unexpected, undesired, or over response to a medication that results in temporary or permanent harm or disability, admission to hospital, or death of a patient. |
What is the main reason medication dosages are adjusted for pediatric patients? | Because of their body size. |
How is body size measured in the pediatric population? | By body weight or body surface area (BSA). |
What puts adults over the age of 65 years at risk for toxic reactions? | The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion rates are altered. |
What are CNS Stimulants used in treatment for? | Narcolepsy and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity |
What is the general action of a CNS Stimulant? | It increases levels of neurotransmitters in the CNS. Increases motor activity and mental alertness, and a diminished sense of fatigue. In children with ADHD, these meds decreases restlessness and increase attention span |