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Liquid drugs for kids are called elixir.
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EKG monitors the rhythm of the heart.
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Prostural hypotension is when the blood pressure drops while you're standing up.
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beta is a receptor in the heart.
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The generic name of a drug is the original name.
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The 1st drug law passed in 1906 and was called the Pure Food and Drug Act.
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A physician, veterinarian, dentist, and nurse practitioner may all write prescriptions for drugs.
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The pure food and drug act regulates 3standards strength, quality, and purity.
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All these regulations were established by the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act...labels must include generic name, all drugs require prescriptions,and legend drugs require a prescription.
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The term FDA applies or refers to Food and Drug Administration.
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The term DEA applies or refers to Drug Enforcement Administration.
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The controlled substance Act applies to stimulants, narcotics, and depressants.
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There are five schedules covered by the Controlled Substances Act.
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Schedule two includes drugs with the highest abuse potential.
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Schedule two includes drugs that can be refilled only by a handwritten prescription by a physician.
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Schedule one includes drugs produced illegally.
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The DEA is responsible for stopping illegal drug production and importation.
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The FDA is responsible for removing unsafe medications from the market and the approval of drugs.
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For safe handling of controlled substances the following are recommended; a double- locked storage unit concealed prescription pads, and current drug references.
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Controlled substances can bve identified by a "C" and a schedule number on the package label,in the PDR, and in the drug insert.
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The term "side effect" refers to secondary effect, adverse reaction, and dangerous result
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Medications for local effect include eye drops, skin lotions, and topical sprays.
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Parenteral routes include transcutaneous systems, sublingual tablets, and nebulizer inhalations.
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Transdermal patches are rotated on sites.
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Sublingual tablets are placed under the tongue, are systemic effect, and is rapid acting.
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Inhalation therapy is systemic effect, local effect on lungs, and can be self-administered.
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The best kind of needle to administer an intramuscular injection on an adult would be an 11/2 inch 21 gauge needle.
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The best needle to administer a subcutaneous injection would be a 5/8 inch 25 gauge.
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An insulin needle is calibrated in units.
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A tuberculin syringe is used for skin testing.
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A subcutaneous injection are administered in the upper outer arm, front of thigh, and abdomen.
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The most common site for a intramuscular injection in adult are dorsogluteal.
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The most common site for an intramuscular injection in an infant is vastus lateralis.
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Z-track injections-for irritating medicine, long needle required, inject medicine slowly.
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To apply medication to irritated skin you will use cotton swab, soaks,and gloves.
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The liver is most responsible for the metabolic process of biotransformation, or breaking down of drugs, in the body.
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Drugs are excreted most often thru urine.
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Cumulative effects may be the result of excess perspiration, poor circulation, and kidney malfunction.
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Drug toxicity may be the result of cumulative effects, poisonous chemicals, and excessive amounts.
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Variables affecting drug efficiency are age, sex, weight and psychological state of mind.
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Placebo refers to an inactive substance, a positive belief, and a blind study test.
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Nitro-Dur patch would have the most prolonged antianginal effect.
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Heparin is used as peripheral PRN adapter flush.
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Appropriate treatments for digitalis toxicity; monitor electrolytes, give atropine for bradycardia, and stop digitalis.
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Precautions for patients who are taking nitroglycerin sublingually; rise slowly, report frequent headaches, and call physician if pain after three tabs.
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Intradermal; mantoux.
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An allergy or immune response to a drug is called hypersensitivity.
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There are four drug sources; plants-, minerals, animals , and synthetic.
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Drugs that are distributed throughout the body have systemic effects. Drugs whose actions is limited to a specific location have local effects.
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As drugs pass through the body the undergo four processes;absorption, distribution,metabolism, and excretion.
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