NURSING 2L03 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Adverse Drug Reaction, Anaphylaxis, Iatrogenesis
2 Sep 2018
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Absorption- passage of substances across and into the tissues. Anaphylactic- reactions characterized by sudden constriction of bronchiolar muscles, edema of the pharynx and larynx, and severe wheezing and shortness of breath. Antagonist effect- two drugs are antagonistic when their interaction causes a decrease in the effects of one or both of the drugs. Aspiration- when an object goes into the respiratory tract instead of the esophagus which can cause difficulty breathing. Body surface area- the total surface area of the human body used to calculate drug dosages and amounts of fluids to be administered iv. Capsule- small, soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole. Cumulative effect- the state at which repeated administration of a drug may produce effects that are more pronounced than those produced by the first dose. Distribution- once a drug is administered and absorbed, it is distributed to the target tissues. Drug allergy- abnormal reaction of immune system to a medication.
