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What are common sensory motor defects in elderly Elderly patients may experience sensory motor defects.
patients?
What cardiovascular changes occur in elderly patients? Elderly patients experience decreased cardiac output (CO) and blood flow.
What is polypharmacy and why is it common in elderly Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications, which is common in
patients? elderly patients due to chronic illnesses.
How does aging affect drug absorption in elderly Aging leads to decreased gastric pH, decreased peristalsis, and reduced GI
patients? blood flow.
What changes occur in drug distribution in elderly Elderly patients have increased fat content, decreased body mass and albumin,
patients? and decreased body water.
How does metabolism change in elderly patients? Elderly patients experience a slower first-pass effect.
What is the impact of aging on drug excretion? Aging results in decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).
, What is crucial for pediatric patients regarding Weight/dose calculation is crucial due to limited studies on pediatric patients.
medication?
How does drug absorption differ in pediatric patients? Pediatric patients have less acidic pH until 1-2 years old, slow gastric emptying,
faster IM absorption, and thinner skin.
What are the distribution characteristics of drugs in Pediatric patients have low fat content, decreased protein binding, increased
pediatric patients? blood-brain barrier permeability, and dehydration.
How does metabolism in pediatric patients differ from Pediatric patients have an immature first-pass effect, while older children may
adults? have increased metabolism.
What is the effect of immature kidney function on drug Decreased perfusion and immature kidney function lead to decreased drug
excretion in pediatric patients? excretion.
What are the pregnancy categories for medications? Category A: No risk to humans; Category B: No risk to animal fetus; Category
C: Adverse risk to animal fetus; Category D: Possible risk to fetus; Category X:
Fetal abnormalities reported, DO NOT GIVE.
What should be considered for lactating mothers Risk is present for lactating mothers despite low medication concentration.
regarding medication?
What are the 'Seven Rights' of medication Right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right patient, right documentation,
administration? right reason or indication.
What should be done when a medication error occurs? Ensure client safety, notify healthcare provider, follow facility procedures,
reflect on the situation, and do not record incident report completion in
medical records.
What is the priority when using reversal agents for drug Identify the overdose medication.
overdoses?
What are common antidotes for specific drugs? Warfarin: Vitamin K; Heparin: Protamine; Acetaminophen: Acetylcysteine;
Calcium Channel Blockers: Intravenous Calcium; Benzodiazepines: Flumazenil;
Beta Blockers: Glucagon; Opioid Drugs: Naloxone.
What defines an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)? An ADR is an unexpected, unintended, or excessive response to medications
given at therapeutic dosages.
What is an Adverse Drug Event (ADE)? An ADE is an undesirable occurrence related to the administration of or failure
to administer a prescribed medication.
What is the importance of patient education regarding Educate patients on medications, potential interactions, maintain a current
medications? medication list, and verify it with pharmacy.
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Terms in this set (119)
What are common sensory motor defects in elderly Elderly patients may experience sensory motor defects.
patients?
What cardiovascular changes occur in elderly patients? Elderly patients experience decreased cardiac output (CO) and blood flow.
What is polypharmacy and why is it common in elderly Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications, which is common in
patients? elderly patients due to chronic illnesses.
How does aging affect drug absorption in elderly Aging leads to decreased gastric pH, decreased peristalsis, and reduced GI
patients? blood flow.
What changes occur in drug distribution in elderly Elderly patients have increased fat content, decreased body mass and albumin,
patients? and decreased body water.
How does metabolism change in elderly patients? Elderly patients experience a slower first-pass effect.
What is the impact of aging on drug excretion? Aging results in decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).
, What is crucial for pediatric patients regarding Weight/dose calculation is crucial due to limited studies on pediatric patients.
medication?
How does drug absorption differ in pediatric patients? Pediatric patients have less acidic pH until 1-2 years old, slow gastric emptying,
faster IM absorption, and thinner skin.
What are the distribution characteristics of drugs in Pediatric patients have low fat content, decreased protein binding, increased
pediatric patients? blood-brain barrier permeability, and dehydration.
How does metabolism in pediatric patients differ from Pediatric patients have an immature first-pass effect, while older children may
adults? have increased metabolism.
What is the effect of immature kidney function on drug Decreased perfusion and immature kidney function lead to decreased drug
excretion in pediatric patients? excretion.
What are the pregnancy categories for medications? Category A: No risk to humans; Category B: No risk to animal fetus; Category
C: Adverse risk to animal fetus; Category D: Possible risk to fetus; Category X:
Fetal abnormalities reported, DO NOT GIVE.
What should be considered for lactating mothers Risk is present for lactating mothers despite low medication concentration.
regarding medication?
What are the 'Seven Rights' of medication Right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right patient, right documentation,
administration? right reason or indication.
What should be done when a medication error occurs? Ensure client safety, notify healthcare provider, follow facility procedures,
reflect on the situation, and do not record incident report completion in
medical records.
What is the priority when using reversal agents for drug Identify the overdose medication.
overdoses?
What are common antidotes for specific drugs? Warfarin: Vitamin K; Heparin: Protamine; Acetaminophen: Acetylcysteine;
Calcium Channel Blockers: Intravenous Calcium; Benzodiazepines: Flumazenil;
Beta Blockers: Glucagon; Opioid Drugs: Naloxone.
What defines an Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)? An ADR is an unexpected, unintended, or excessive response to medications
given at therapeutic dosages.
What is an Adverse Drug Event (ADE)? An ADE is an undesirable occurrence related to the administration of or failure
to administer a prescribed medication.
What is the importance of patient education regarding Educate patients on medications, potential interactions, maintain a current
medications? medication list, and verify it with pharmacy.
