Additive drug reaction - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RNSG 1301 Pharmacology Additive Effect (Response?) - correct answer 1+1=2 pharm drug interaction: The effect of two chemicals is equal to the sum of the effect of the two chemicals taken separately. This is usually due to the two chemicals acting on the body in the same way. Two drugs from a similar therapeutic class produce a combined summation response. This is used extensively when treating hypertension. A diuretic may be used to lower systolic blood pressure and a beta blocker may be added ...

Ch. 2 Pharmacodynamics Rated A+ A drug's ___________ occurs when the drug reaches its highest concentration in the blood; it indicates the rate of drug absorption. ️peak A patient is prescribed an increased dose of a drug to improve control of their blood pressure. A week later, there is no change in the patient's blood pressure (BP). Which phase of the dose-response curve might this reflect? ️phase 3 Additive Drug Effects ️When two drugs are administered in combination, occa...

NR 565 Pharmacology Week 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed Pharmacokinetics The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the body "What the body does to the drug" Factors that affect drug absorption (5) Rate of dissolution Surface area Blood flow Lipid solubility PH partitioning Factors that affect drug distribution (4) Blood flow to tissues Ability to exit vascular system Blood-brain barrier Protein-binding capacity Pharmacodynamics...

Health ATOD Test Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Difference between drug use, abuse, and misuse - ANSWERSUse- prescribed and used for the intended use Misuse- prescribed but not used as intended (used too much) Abuse- intentionally used by someone not prescribed it Overdose - ANSWERSA strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking large amounts of a drug Additive Interaction - ANSWERSTwo drugs who react positively to eachother Synergistic Effect - ANSWERSTwo drugs when used togeth...

ATI Pharmacology proctored exam study guide 2024 complete update A+ graded a nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to determine if the drug has more than one use? -adverse effects -indications -pharmacokinetics -nursing implications - a nurse is reviewing a drug handbook prior to administering a drug to a client who has kidney disease. The handbook states that the...

ATI Pharmacology proctored exam study guide 2024 a nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to determine if the drug has more than one use? -adverse effects -indications -pharmacokinetics -nursing implications -Answer-indications a nurse is reviewing a drug handbook prior to administering a drug to a client who has kidney disease. The handbook states that the drug can be administered but identifies c...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to: Correct! acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. Question 2 1 / 1 pts The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose...

Absorption - Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body Additive Effect - 1+1=2, Alcohol+Opioids= Fatal CNS depression Adverse Effects - Unintended effects of drugs that are more severe and can be life threatening. Agonist - Drugs that bind with receptor and precipitate greater than typical response. Allergic Reaction - Most severe type of adverse reaction. Severity range: itching, rash, hives, anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis - Exaggerated response of the b...

3 groups that are responsible for checking Black Box Warning: - 1. Prescriber (ie Doctor, CNS) 2. Dispenser (ie Pharmacist) 3. Nurse (the one giving the meds) Absorption - movement of a drug from its site of administration to the bloodstream where it will be circulated/carried to site of action Additive Effects - Drug interactions in which the effect of a combination of two or more drugs with similar actions is equivalent to the sum of the individual effects of the same drugs given alone. ...

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers a nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to determine if the drug has more than one use? -adverse effects -indications -pharmacokinetics -nursing implications - Answer-indications a nurse is reviewing a drug handbook prior to administering a drug to a client who has kidney disease. The handbook states that the drug can be ...