Medication Administration and Hematology
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The process of a drug entering the bloodstream from the site of administration, influencing the rate
and extent of drug distribution and action.
Absorption
The transportation of a drug throughout the body, impacting its availability for metabolism and
excretion, and ultimately affecting its therapeutic effects.
Distribution
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The body's process of breaking down and converting medication into active chemical substances,
influencing the drug's efficacy and potential side effects.
Metabolism
The elimination of drugs or their metabolites from the body, impacting the duration and intensity of
drug action.
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Excretion
Medication administration via the gastrointestinal tract, affecting the drug's absorption and onset of
action.
Enteral
Medication administration via routes other than the digestive tract, such as intravenous or
intramuscular, impacting the drug's bioavailability and rapid onset of action.
Parenteral
Acronym for Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion, encompassing the key processes
involved in drug pharmacokinetics.
ADME
The time required for the concentration of a drug in the bloodstream to decrease by half, influencing
dosing frequency and duration of drug action.
Half-Life
The point at which the amount of drug administered equals the amount eliminated, resulting in a
constant drug concentration in the bloodstream, crucial for maintaining therapeutic effects.
Steady State
A substance that activates a receptor to produce a specific biological response, essential for
understanding drug mechanisms of action.
Agonist
, A substance that blocks or dampens a biological response by binding to a receptor, critical for
understanding drug interactions and effects.
Antagonist
Proteins on the surface of cells that communicate signals from the external environment to the inside
of the cell, serving as targets for many medications.
Receptors
A model of healthcare that focuses on treating the specific disease or condition, influencing
medication selection and management.
Disease Centered Care
A model of healthcare that prioritizes the individual patient's needs, preferences, and values,
impacting medication adherence and outcomes.
Patient-Centered Care
Vitamin K, which aids in the body's clot formation and cessation of bleeding, crucial in managing
warfarin-related bleeding events.
Warfarin Reversal Agent
Protamine sulfate, which neutralizes the anticoagulant effects of heparin, essential in managing
heparin-induced bleeding or overdose.
Heparin Reversal Agent
A rare but serious condition causing liver and brain swelling, often linked to aspirin use in children and
teenagers recovering from viral infections, emphasizing the importance of avoiding aspirin in these
populations.
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Reye's Syndrome
A condition characterized by insufficient healthy red blood cells, leading to inadequate oxygen
transport to tissues, highlighting the need for appropriate iron and vitamin supplementation.
Anemia
An injectable iron replacement product used to treat iron-deficiency anemia, providing a rapid and
effective method of replenishing iron stores.
Iron Dextran
A B vitamin essential for new cell production, particularly crucial during pregnancy to prevent birth
defects, emphasizing the importance of prenatal supplementation.
Folic Acid
A medication used to treat anemia resulting from chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy,
highlighting its role in managing anemia in these patient populations.
Epogen
A medication that prevents blood clot formation, crucial in preventing thrombotic events in various
clinical settings.
Anticoagulant
A medication that dissolves blood clots, essential in managing acute thrombotic events such as
myocardial infarction or stroke.
Anti thrombolytic
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