Synergism and Antagonism

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What is synergism?

It's situation that 2 or more drugs show more efficacy when they are consumed together (exp. Tuberculosis drugs)

What is antagonism?

The effect of drug is reduced by another drug (exp. Naloxone reduces narkotik drugs effects)

What are the four basic stages of drug metabolism in human body?

Absorption, transport (distribution), change (disintegration) and excretion (elimination)

How should be the storage of addictive (narcotic drugs)?

They should be stored in double locked cabinets and should be given and taken with a signature. (Including Green and red prescribed medications) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the 10 rights of medication administration?

Right hospital (B) Signup and view all the answers

Can a medication be applied without a physician order?

Except emergencies, drug administration without physician order is legal prohibited Signup and view all the answers

Which drug application route has the shortest and longest absorption time?

Intracardiac (shortest 15 seconds) Oral (longest 30-90 minutes) Signup and view all the answers

How much is 1 cc?

1cc=1ml=10 dizy=100 units=20 drops Signup and view all the answers

What are the local application sites for a drug?

Intravaginal, epidermal, Intranasal, external ear canal, on the conjunctiva, rectal Signup and view all the answers

What are the systemic application sites?

Enteral, Parenteral (IV, IM, ID, SC) and Transdermal (TTS patch) Signup and view all the answers

What should we do before applying medication to the eye?

We should do eye care and cleaning (with normal or sterile water) from inside to outside Signup and view all the answers

What are parenteral application routes?

Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intradermal, Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What are enteral application routes?

Oral, Sublingual, Buccal, Rectal Signup and view all the answers

Where are sc injection sites?

Lateral part of upper arm, abdominal area, dorsogluteal area, under the scapula, laterofemoral (front lateral part of upper leg) Signup and view all the answers

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