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21 Cards in this Set
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Do laxatives decrease or increase drug absorption?
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Decrease.
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Does aspirin decrease or increase drug absorption?
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increase
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Does aspiring change urine pH to acidic or basic?
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acidic
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Do antacids change urine pH to acidic or basic?
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basic
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Do antacids decrease or increase drug absorption?
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decrease
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How do narcotics effect drug absorption?
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they can increase or decrease
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Which of the following drug groups is primarily absorbed by the small intestines?
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anticonvulsants
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Your client is receiving two analgesics for pain relief. Two drugs with similar action are administered to achieve which effect?
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additive
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Your client had surgery yesterday. He is taking two drugs at the same time: a narcotic and an antihistamine. This is an example of which drug effect?
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synergistic
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When two drugs that have opposite effects (eg, stimulant and beta blocker), the drug effects are canceled. This is an example of which drug effect?
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antagonistic
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A major drug-food interaction occurs between monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and foods rich in what?
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tyramine
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Your client is taking digoxin and a diuretic. You need to be aware of digitalis toxicity and what serum levels?
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potassium
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Of nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, or tachycardia, which is NOT a sign of digitalis toxicity?
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tachycardia
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As a nurse, you know that increased drug metabolism results in ____________ drug elimination and ___________ concentration of the drug.
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increased, decreased
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How are most drugs excreted?
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Through the urine
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What amendment approved drugs safe for consumption that may be sold as OTC drugs?
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Durham-Humphrey
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What amendment requires proof of efficacy and safety of the drug?
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Kefauver-Harris
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Based on review of the FDA, the OTC drugs are assigned to one of how many categories?
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three
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Drugs not included in nonprescription products because they are unsafe or ineffective are assigned to which OTC category?
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II (2)
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How can most drug-induced photosensitivity reactions can be avoided?
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using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, avoiding excessive sunlight
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Clients with impaired renal function should avoid which drugs?
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aspirin, acetominophen, and ibuprofen
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