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21 Cards in this Set
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What is "a preventable action that causes inappropriate medication use or patient harm due to mistakes made by a health professional or patient"?
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Medication error
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Why are the elderly most vulnerable to adverse effects from medications?
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Impaired function of the liver or kidneys
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A drug that alters digestive tract acidity may interact with diet by altering
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nutrient absorption.
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A drug alters kidney function may interact with diet by altering
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nutrient excretion.
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Calcium binds to
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tetracycline.
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Altered excretion of potassium, magnesium, and calcium are side effects associated with the use of
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diuretics.
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Risks associated with taking the herbal supplement ____ include headaches and dermatitis.
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St. John's wort
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Which of the following herbs is correctly paired with its common use among consumers?
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relief of menopausal symptoms
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The most common adverse effects of herbs include which of the following?
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Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
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In order to limit the risks of drug-related side effects, the most important step health care professionals can take is to know
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what and how much medications and supplements a client is taking.
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Most health care professionals need to learn more about
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complementary therapies.
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With enough research and experience to support its use, _____ may become _____.
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complementary therapy, conventional therapy
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The FDA is responsible for
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inspecting facilities where drugs are manufactured.
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Prescription medication "XYZ" has just earned its patent. On average, how many years will a consumer need to wait to find a generic version?
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20 years
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What is the difference between a generic and name-brand version of a prescription medication?
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Their bioavailability may differ.
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Alexander is administering a medication via injection to his patient. Therefore, his patient is receiving the drug
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intramuscularly.
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Loss of drug potency associated with metabolism by liver enzymes is referred to as
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first-pass elimination.
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Which of the following medical abbreviations can be mistaken for "every day"?
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QOD
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Which of the following patients would be most likely to experience adverse effects from drugs?
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Pregnant and nursing women
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A drug that alters taste and smell may interact with diet by altering
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food intake.
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