NUR155 Exam 4 With Verified Questions And AnswersDrug side effects - (secondary effect) Expected and treated; may be harmless or potentiallyharmfulAdverse reactions - (adverse effects) aren't expected, deadly; may justify thediscontinuation of the drugdrug toxicity - (harmful effects of a drug on an organism or tissue) too much/overdose;ingention of a drug intended for external use or buildup of the drug in the blood because ofimpaired metabolism or excretion; elderly/kids at risk, kidney/liverAllergy (Drug) - anaphylactic reaction (occurs immediately after the drug is administered),doesn't mean you had side effects of a drugDrug interactions - occurs when the administration of one drug before, at the same time as,or after another drug alters the effect of one or both drugs; contraindications, drugcompatibilityhalf-life - amount of time for half the med to get out of the bodyonset - the time it takes for the med to start workpeak plasma level - highest level of med. PO (30-60) IV (med is done)Trough - Right before dose (lowest amount)Absorption - the process by which a drug passed into the bloodstream; first step in themovement of the drug through the bodyDistribution - o the transportation of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of actionPreview Mode
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