NURSE-3111 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Miosis, Propranolol, Hypotension
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N3111 exam #1 study guide sp 2015. Selectivity- a drug that elicits only the response for which it is given with no side-effects no such thing! Safety- a drug that cannot cause harmful effects even if administered at high doses for a long time. Why is it important: so they know what they are taking and if it is working or not. What are the priorities in educating a patient with a new medication: what, why, when, how, what its supposed to do, common side effects. Risk factors for adverse drug reactions: the old and young are more at risk, severe illness, those receiving multiple drugs. What is it: defined as the time required for the amount of drug in the body to decrease by 50% Why is it important: determines the dosing interval (the amount does not matter half of the amount will be eliminated in 1 half-life)
