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HCC 2008 Pharmacology

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Pharmacology   show
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show (drug therapy) The use of drugs to prevent, diagnose, or treat signs, symptoms and disease processes.  
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show drug movement through the body. What the body does to the drug. Includes: Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion  
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Pharmacodynamics   show
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Drugs   show
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show drugs given for therapeutic purposes  
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show works on a specific area of body  
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Systemic efect   show
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Immediate or Long-term effects   show
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Sources of drugs   show
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show Chemical name (Salicylic Acid), generic name (Aspirin), trade/brand name (Bayer)  
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show Major: according to body system, which one it effects(cardiovascular)Minor: indicates use or purpose (antianginal)  
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show drugs that represent groups of drugs (first drug-standard for comparison) ex. morphine for opioids  
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show *regulates and monitors drug approval process*enforces drug dispensing laws (can change Rx to OTC)  
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show US Pharmacopeia- provides drug standards for quality strength and purity.  
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show given to healthy volunteers  
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show given to persons with disease or symptoms  
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show given to larger group of people with disease (blind & DB studies occur w/ use of placebo  
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show drug is marketed for general use (adverse effects, MEDWATCH, drug could still be removed)  
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Controlled substances   show
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Controlled substance act   show
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show Drug Enforcement Administration: enforces controlled substance act  
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Schedules 1-5   show
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nursing responsibilities   show
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show witnessed and co-signed by another nurse  
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Drug Action on the Cell   show
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Absorption   show
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Factors affecting absorption:   show
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Loading dose   show
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show Liquid (absorb faster then tablets), Tablets, gases  
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show Enteric coated- broken down in intestine, can't crush, highly irritating.EXtended release- breakdown in stomach, CR,SR,LAScored- line through it, can break.  
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show Enteral: GI tract (oral, NGT, GT)Parenteral: Non-GI tract (injection, IV, topical) Absorbed faster in blood  
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Food and Absorption   show
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show drugs transported from bloodstream to site of action. Determined by bloodflow. Decrease in CO or circulation will reduce it.  
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show Drug binds to albumin. When bound to protein, drug is inactive. Only the free/unbound portion of drug acts on cells.  
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What does 30% bound to plasma proteins mean?   show
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show It allows part of the drug to be stored and released as needed.  
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What is normal range for serum albumin level (primary protein)?   show
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What happens when the albumin level is too low?   show
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show blood-brain barrier: protects CNS, impermeable to most drugs. Drugs must be lipid soluable for CNS distribution.Placenta: most drugs can cross throughBreast milk: many drugs  
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Metabolism   show
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Main organ of metabolism?   show
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How does Metabolism work?   show
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WHy are oral doses generally larger than parenteral?   show
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First-pass effect   show
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show Delayed metabolism, drug accumulation, adverse reactions/toxicity, dose reduced. Larger dose should be used.  
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Excretion   show
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show Impaired kidneys-impairs excretion- drug accumulation-ADR/toxicity. Reduce the dose, monitor kidneys (creatinine levels and I&O)  
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What is purpose of serum drug levels?   show
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Toxic concentration   show
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Therapeutic range   show
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show The time required for the serum concentration of a drug to decrease by 50%.  
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Importance of half-life   show
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show CHemically by binding with receptors at the cellular level. Drug fits into receptor sites like key and lock. Can inhibit of stimulate cell function.  
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Receptors   show
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Intensity of drug on the cells depends on what?   show
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show By changing the permeability of the cell membrane to one or more ions causing depolarization(excitation) of cell: opens or closes ion channels ex. Na+ Cl+  
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show they can modify the release, synthesis, or inactivation of neurotransmitters (regulate physiologic processes) ex.norepinephrine, seratonin, acetylcholine  
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show drug action may be increased or decreased when 2nd drug taken. Caused by altered drug metabolism or competition for binding sites.  
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Additive effect   show
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show drug effects are decreased. ex. tetracycline and antacid=decreased absorption of tetracycline  
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show 2 drugs with different actions produce greater effect than either given alone. ex.codeine and tylenol=greater pain relief  
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show when one drug interferes with the metabolism or elimination of a 2nd drug causing an increased effect of the 2nd drug. ex. tagamet and theophylline=decreased theophylline metabolism  
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Agonist   show
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show cause a small response in cell and block other responses  
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show a drug given to reduce the toxic effects of another drug. ex. Narcan to relieve effects of morphine  
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show drugs that inhibit cell functions by attaching and blocking receptor sites to natural body substances or other drugs. ex. Narcan- wakes you up  
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show *Dairy products reduce absorption of tetracycline.*Foods high in vitamin K can interact w/ anticoagulants*Grapefruit juice  
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Unit dose   show
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Variables that effect druge action   show
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show liver damage (adverse effect)  
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show renal damage (adverse effect)  
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Tolerance   show
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idiosyncratic   show
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show antigen/antibody reaction  
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cumulative effect   show
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Controversial   show
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Maintenance therapy   show
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show drug given to prevent illness from occurring ex. low dose heparin to prevent clots after surgery  
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therapeutic index   show
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Pregnancy category   show
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Narcotic analgesics   show
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