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what is the nursing practice K-knowledge
competency expectation? S-skill
A-ability
what are drugs? chemicals that alter/change the basic
processes/physiology in the body
what are the properties of an ideal 1. safe
drug? 2. effective
3. selective
4. reversible action
5.predictability
6. easy admin
7. low cost
8. chemically stable
9.simle generic name
what are some positive drug effects? prevent, diagnose, treat, antidote
what are the four categories of OTC teratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, food-drug
negative effects? interactions
what are examples of carcinogenic acrylamide, androgenic (anabolic) steroids
drugs?
, what are examples of drugs made 1. nicotine
from plants/flowers? 2. morphine
3. atropine
4. capsaicin
5. cocaine
6. codeine
7. digoxin
8. quinine
what are examples of drugs made 1. heprin (pig)
from animals? 2. insulin (pig)
3. penicilliln (microb)
4. thyroxin (pig)
what are OTC drugs used for? short-term relief/treatment, used for self diagnosis
what are the advantages of OTC? convenient, acute self treatment, cost savings
what are some disadvantages of OTC 1. delay treatment for serious illness
drugs? 2. abuse/misuse
3. limited insurance coverage
4. potential reaction / adverse event /toxicity
these are all disadvantages of OTC a. possible cost savings
drugs except?
a. possible cost savings
b. may delay treatment for serious
illness
c. potential misuse/abuse
d. potential adverse reaction
what are the uses of herbal/dietary 1. therapeutic care
supplements? 2. prophylactic care
3. nutrition
4. proactive care
what is therapeutic care? treatment
what is prophylactic care? prevention