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Which body system is involved with
medication absorption?
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Circulation or blood flow to the area. Can
be stomach and digestive system. Can be
topical.
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Distribution of medication depends on 3
issues.
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Circulation to the area
Membrande permeability
Protein binding.
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Metabolism takes place in which organs?
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Liver and kidneys. Although Kidneys play a bigger role in elimination.
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What organs play a role in excretion?
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Kidneys and intestines
Lungs excrete carbon dioxide.
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Define the therapeutic effect of medication.
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The expected result of the medication. Tylenol would reduce a fever or reduce a headache.
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Define and give an example of a side effect to a medication.
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Side effect is a predictable unintentionable secondary effect of a medication. Narcotics are well known for having constipation as a side effect.
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Define toxic effect and give an example of a toxic effect.
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Toxic effect is the accumulation of the drug in the body. This is seen when the patient reduced excretion and levels of the drug build up in the body. Seen with narcotics.
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Idiosyncratic reaction
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Unpredictable effect. Example is ritalin, It slows down children with ADHD, but treats an adult for depression.
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Allergic reactions
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Unpredictable mild or severe reaction triggering the release of antibiodies to an antigen. Commonly seen as a rash and hives. Can lead to anaphalactic shock.
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Adverse Reactions
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Severe reactions such as liver, renal failure or death. A doctor is called and a report filed with the FDA.
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Synergistic Effect
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Interaction between two or more medications. Seen with tylenol and codeine.
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Addiction
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Physical or psychological addiction for a medication. Seen with narcotics and sleeping agents.
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