NSRG 1710: med saftey

Drug

any substance that alters physiologic function

Medication

a drug given for its therapeutic effect

Pharmacokinetics

what the body does to the drug

Pharmacodynamics

what the drug does to the body

Absorption

movement of the drug into the bloodstream

Distribution

movement of drug from circulation to the tissues

Metabolism

how the body chemically changes the drug

Excretion

elimination of drug from the body

Half life

time for the blood concentration to decrease one half of the original amount

Peak

highest serum concentration

Trough

lowest serum concentration

Side effect

predictable unwanted reactions (typically minor and harmless)

Adverse effect

severe unintended unwanted drug reaction

Toxic effect

medication overdose or buildup of medication in blood

Allergic reaction

unpredictable immune responses to medication

Anaphylaxis

severe allergic reactions, medical emergency

Medication interaction

when a drug's action is modified by the presence of certain foods, herbs, or other medications

Antagonism

when drug affect is decreased because of another drug or herb

Incompatibility

negative reactions between meds that are incompatible

SIX RIGHTS 1

right patient

SIX RIGHTS 2

right drug

SIX RIGHTS 3

right dose

SIX RIGHTS 4

right route

SIX RIGHTS 5

right time

SIX RIGHTS 6

right documentation

THREE CHECKS 1

Upon removal from the medication dispensing machine

THREE CHECKS 2

When preparing the drug, comparing it to the MAR

THREE CHECKS 3

Immediately before giving med

complementary therapy

treatment used alongside conventional treatment

Alternative therapy

treatment used instead of conventional treatment

Integrative care

combination of appropriate conventional and non-conventional approaches with a focus on the whole person.

Ayurveda

restore balance in the body

Homeopathy

A substance that causes certain symptoms in large doses can cure in small doses

Naturopathy

Promotes healthy life style + aims to prevent and treat disease

Traditional Chinese medicine

Restores proper flow of qi (life force)

Biofeedback

Electronic sensors that provide real-time feedback on physiological responses

meditation

Mindfulness, breathing, focus

guided imagery

guide calming/positive images in patients mind

Hypnotherapy

hypnosis

Energy therapy

focuses on energy fields in and around the body (ex. Reiki, therapeutic tough, magnetic therapy, acupuncture)

manipulative & body-based practice

therapy that treats various conditions through body manipulation (ex. Massage, chiropractic, cupping, reflexology, osteopathic manipulation)

Biologically based practice

Any usage of plants in a culinary or medicinal purposes (botanical medicine, natural products, dietary supplements, chelation therapy, diet therapy)