Medication

Front 1

Different between a generic and brand name medication

Back 1

The generic brand is a shortened version of it’s chemical name.

Front 2

Describe what schedule 4 medication is?

Back 2

Substances which in the public interest should supplied only upon the written prescription of an authorities practitioner.

Front 3

What is DD book and what medication need to be recorded in?

Back 3

1.dangerous drugs book

2.patient name and UR number

3.date and time of administration

4.balance of medication

5.signature of two nurses who check the preparation of medication.

6. Any error should be ruled in a black ink so it can still be read.

Front 4

What information is required for a telephone order to be valid?

Back 4

1.date prescribed

2. Generic name is medication

3.route of administration

4. dose administration

5. Time and date of administration

6.name of the doctor that have be giving the verbal orders

Front 5

What does following medication administration times mean?

Back 5

BD- twice a day

QID- four times a day

TDS-three times a day

MANE-morning

NOCTE-night

Front 6

Define pharmacokinetic

Back 6

What body does to the drug

Front 7

Define pharmacodynamics

Back 7

What drug does to the body

Front 8

List and describe four phase of pharmacokinetics

Back 8

Absorption- the process of drug moving into the body fluid for transport to the site action

Distribution- the process by which a drug is carried from its absorption site to its actions site

Bio-transformation /metabolism- the process where the medication converted or metabolism in something that can be eliminated.

Elimination-the process of medication elimination from the body, normally by the kidney but can occur through a number of different methods.

Front 9

List and describe 2 factor that can affect gastric absorption of a drug

Back 9

1.From a drug eg tablet ,liquid ,etc

2.PH of the gastrointestinal tract determine where the drug is absorbed.

Front 10

Different between agonist and an antagonist. Provide one example of each.

Back 10

Agonists -drugs that fit into the receptor to provide a pharmacological effect example would be activated receptor.

Antagonists: a drug that has no pharmacological effect but interacts with the receptor to stop the action of agonist.

Front 11

What is the purpose enteric coated tablets or preparations ?

Back 11

Lowers blood glucose level by facilitating glucose up take into body cell

Front 12

Can a drug be both an agonist and an antagonist? If so explain how.

Back 12

Drugs that’s provide Both some pharmacological effect as well as inhibiting

Front 13

What are the 7 right of medication ?

Back 13

1.right patient

2.right medication

3.right time

4.right route

5.right reasons

6.right dose

7.right documentation

Front 14

Why would a doctor transdermal preparation medication ?

Back 14

The skin is useful to administer drug that require low blood levels over long period of times

Front 15

List and describe the pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical management for pain

Back 15

1. Pharmaceuticals

Opioids ,opiates ,morphine ,non-opioids

2. Non-pharmaceutical

Heat/cold packs exercise,rest,positioning eliminations.

Front 16

Describe the mechanism of pain

Back 16

1.physiologic response to pain

2.further processing occurs in the thalamus (in the brain )

3.signal are sent to areas controlling blood pressure heart rate breathing ,and emotion

4.an acute pain events of causes

5.increase heart rate , increase increase blood pressure ,increase respiratory rate.

6.change in emotion and behaviour Th shouting “ouch” contorted facial.

Front 17

A NSAID can cause gastric upset,what instruction in the administration of these types of drugs aims to combat this side effect?

Back 17

This drug must be taking with food to avoid gastric irritation and bleeding

Front 18

Describe the difference between opiates and opioids?

Back 18

Opiates-natural derivative of opium includes morphine ,codeine ,heroin

Opioids-synthetic

Front 19

Which receptor in the brain does metoclopramide target?

Back 19

Dopamine receptors

Front 20

Describe the side effect of ondansetron

Back 20

H/A, dizziness, constipation

Front 21

Describe the mechanism of action of insulin

Back 21

Lowers blood glucose uptake into body cells

Front 22

Describe what client monitoring you will need to complete for a diabetic patient.include the management of patient with hyperglycaemia

Back 22

1.follow hospital procedures

2.regular monitoring of BGL

3.might know what types of Insulin’s you are delivering so you can address the patient BGL

4.blood test HbA1C

5.blood ketone

6.regular urinalysis

Front 23

Types of laxatives

Back 23

1.osmotic and saline laxatives

-by exerting an osmotic effect they increase the volume of fluid in the bowel lumen leading to peristalsis and subsequent evacuation of bowel contents.

2.bulk laxatives -stimulates -

Stimulate peristalsis by increase the bulk of stool though absorbing water in the colon.

3.stimulate laxatives-

Promote accumulation for water and electrolytes in the bowel lumen and increase peristalsis through stimulation of intestinal sensory nerves ending

4.lubricant laxative -

Front 24

What important function does potassium for the body.

Back 24

Extremely important for cardiac function