Anaphylactic Reactions and Medication Interactions

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What does medication classification indicate?

The effect of the medication on body system (correct)

The color of the medication

The cost of the medication

The brand name of the medication

How does the form of a medication affect its route of administration?

It has no impact on the route of administration

It affects the brand name of the medication

It influences the absorption and metabolism of the medication (correct)

It determines the color of the medication

Where does most biotransformation of medications occur?

Blood

Liver (correct)

Kidneys

Lungs

Which factor influences medication absorption based on the text?

The ability of the medication to dissolve Signup and view all the answers

What causes medications to be excreted from the body?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration provides rapid absorption due to immediate access to systemic circulation?

Intramuscular injection Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of aspirin based on the text?

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between side effects and adverse effects of medications?

Side effects are minor, adverse effects are serious Signup and view all the answers

How is absorption defined in relation to medications?

The passage of medication molecules into the blood from its administration site Signup and view all the answers

How do toxic effects of a medication typically develop?

After prolonged intake or accumulation in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What triggers an allergic reaction to a medication?

The medication acts as an antigen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of enzymes in biotransformation of medications?

Breaking down and removing biologically active chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes of medication errors based on the text?

Poor communication between nurses and pharmacists Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be avoided to prevent medication errors according to the text?

Giving drugs another nurse has prepared Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check the label against the doctor's order and patient's MAR three times when administering drugs?

To prevent medication administration errors Signup and view all the answers

What can cause medication errors related to distractions during preparation according to the text?

Multiple interruptions during preparation Signup and view all the answers

How can nurses prevent medication errors related to carelessness according to the text?

Ask another nurse or pharmacist to double check your dosage Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

How should medications be administered via the sublingual route?

Placed under the tongue to dissolve Signup and view all the answers

Which route involves injecting a medication just under the epidermis?

Intradermal (ID) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common route of medication administration?

Oral route Signup and view all the answers

When one medication modifies the action of another, what type of interaction occurs?

Medication interaction Signup and view all the answers

What should a client with a known medication allergy do in the future?

Avoid exposure to the medication Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a route of medication administration mentioned in the text?

Endovenous Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic formula for dose calculation of medications as described in the text?

Dose ordered × amount on hand Signup and view all the answers

What should be included among the ten rights of medication administration?

The right to refuse the medication Signup and view all the answers

What kind of route of administration involves opening the ear canal to administer a medication?

Intra-aural Signup and view all the answers

In the dose calculation formula provided in the text, what does 'amount on hand' refer to?

Medication concentration available Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is considered a medication error according to the text?

A preventable event causing inappropriate medication use or patient harm Signup and view all the answers