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absoprtion   taken into the body, moved to the bloodstream  
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disintegration   breakdown to smaller particles  
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dissolution   combining small particles with liquid to be absorbed from GI into blood stream  
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distribution   drug is delivered to tissues; based on blood flow, capillary permeability, protein binding and solubility  
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high distribution   small, lipid soluble, unbound  
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low distribution   large, water soluble, bound  
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metabolism   liver converts drug into a form that can be excreted; patients with hepatitis or cirrhosis can develop toxicity  
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excretion   kidney removes drugs from the body; if kidney injury leads to drug accumulation  
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shorter half life   dies out quickly, need more doses  
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first pass effect   drugs are inactivated on their first pass through the liver, need a higher or loading dose  
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bioavailability   percent of drug ready for use; IV is always 100, oral depends on GI secretion and motor function  
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PO drug fastest   liquid since it's already broken down  
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protein binding   reversible; bound molecules cannot reach their site of action  
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patient with lower albumin   drug toxicity  
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safety in administration   right patient, drug, dose, time, route, assessment  
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phase 1   evaluate safe dosage and side effects; small group, no comorbidities  
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phase 2   tested in patients with the disease, determine therapeutic effects, safety and effectiveness  
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phase 3   clinical market, prescribers observe closely  
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phase 4   unexpected effect identified here, post marketing surveillance  
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anticholinergic bronchodilators   allow air passages to remain open; chosen if patient expericnes side effects from regular bronchodilator  
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short acting inhaler   albuterol, relieves and stops asthma attack in its track  
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long acting inhlaer   salmeterol, prophylactically used for prevention, taken around the clock  
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steroid and bronchodilator   long term to prevent attack; decrease inflammation and keep airways open  
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side effects of bronchodilators   nervousness, restlessness, BP and HR increase  
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rebound congestion   happens if nasal decongestant is used longer than 3 days  
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1st generation antihistamine   diphenhydramine causes sleepiness and hangover, dry mouth common  
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2nd generation antihistamine   less able to pass BBB and cause sedation, loratidine  
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opioid antitussive   guaf, must be taken with water  
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expectorant   loosens bronchial secretions and reduces surface tension; less sticky  
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osmotic laxative   hyper osmolar salts pull water into colon and increase water in feces to increase bulk; used in bowel preps; lactulose  
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stimulant laxative   increases peristalsis by irritating nerve endings; dulcolax; most abused; senna  
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bulk forming laxatives   natural fibrous substance, increases bulk and peristalsis, need to increase water and fiber intake  
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emollient laxative   stool softener, docusate, used for cardiac patients, give with water  
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antiemetic   serotonin antagonist; ondansetron for chemo, nausea; no drowsiness side effect; headache, dizziness  
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PUD   use endoscopy tissue sample for H pylori, breath test; double antibiotic therapy and PPI  
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H2 blockers   reduce acid secretion, work quicker than a PPI  
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PPI   suppress secretion of hydrochloric acid and does not allow the body to produce HCl  
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metronidazole   gut antibiotic, metallic taste  
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digoxin toxicity   anorexia, malaise, vomiting, halos around objects, confusion and delirium, bradycardia, low potassium increases risk  
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antidote digoxin   digoxin immune fab, digibind; excretes through the urine  
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nitroglycerin   promotes rapid vasodilation, dilates veins leads to less blood flow to heart, dilates arteries less resistance; used for angina, MI  
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side effect nitroglycerin   hypotension, syncope  
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administration nitroglycerin   sublingual, onset 1 to 3 minutes, feel zing; 1 dose under tongue every 5 minutes, 3 doses max; has high first pass  
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beta blocker - olol   diminish SNS response which lowers BP and HR  
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calcium channel blocker - diltiazem   relax coronary artery spasm, relax arterioles; peripheral edema, flushing, headache, slows and controls heart rate  
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ace inhibitors - pril   vasodilates, causes dry nonproductive cough, hyperkalemia  
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thiazide   do not use in renal patients, if potassium is too low, do not administer  
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loop   potent, choose for renal patients  
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osmotic   increased intracranial pressure, glaucoma  
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potassium sparing   monitor potassium levels  
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warfarin   inhibits synthesis of vitamin K, monitor PT and INR  
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warfarin antidote   vitamin K  
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heparin   accelerates anticoagulation cascade and prolong clotting time; monitor PTT  
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heparin antidote   protamine sulfate  
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anticoagulant teaching   examine for signs of bleeding, inform dentist when on anticoagulants, use soft toothbrush, electric razor and avoid leafy greens  
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adverse reaction of statins   rhabdomyolysis - breakdown of skeletal muscle that releases damaging protein, causes renal failure  
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statin monitor   avoid grapefruit juice, monitor BUN, Cr, liver functions test, have annual eye exams  
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priority seizure assessment   neuro and safety - side rails padded, lowest position, know timing of seizure, recovery position - side lying  
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hydantoins   10 - 20, causes gingival hyperplasia, nystagmus, purple glove syndrome  
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iminostilbene   4 - 12, hematologic toxicity, GI distress, interaction with grapefruit juice  
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succinimides   40 - 100; blood dycrasias, SJS, lupus, suicidal ideation  
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valproic acid   50 - 100; liver toxicity is deadly, GI upset, insomnia, thrombocytonpenia  
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parkinson's   lack of dopamine affects the extrapyramidal tract - controls posture, balance, locomotion  
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parkinson care   improve ability to perform ADL's, safety  
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dopaminergic   increases mobility, carvidopa added to levodopa so it can reach the brain; can cause EPS and orthostatic hypotension  
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myasthenia gravis   decreased ACh prevents normal muscle contraction; concerned about respiratory muscles and airway  
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myasthenia crisis   underdosing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors causes generalized muscle weakness and intercostal muscle failure  
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myasthenia crisis treatment   neostigmine - fast acting AChE inhibitor  
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cholinergic crisis   overdosing acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, causes respiratory paralysis and arrest within 30 minutes  
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cholinergic crisis antidote   atropine  
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