The passage of medication molecules from the site of administration into the blood

The intended or desired physiological response of a medication

Occurs when the combined effect of 2 medications is greater than the effect of the medications given separately

An order to give a medication only when the client requires it

The easiest & most desirable route for medication administration

A client with renal disease is at risk for impairment with this step of pharmacokinetics

An antigen-antibody response to a medication

Occurs when 2 drugs administered have opposite effects, canceling the effect of each other

An order to give a single dose of medication immediately & only once

This route may be used to cleanse an area or to apply hot or cold therapy to injured tissue

The site where most drug biotransformation occurs

An effect capable of causing injury or death, often developing after prolonged intake of a medication or after accumulation of the medication in the blood due to impaired metabolism or excretion

Occurs when a person develops a reliance on, or need for a drug which leads to compulsive patterns of drug use

Protocols that hospitals use for discontinuing medications after a certain length of time

This route can encompass vaginal, rectal, nasal, & optic administration sites

This step of pharmacokinetics depends upon circulation, membrane permeability, protein binding, and the physical & chemical properties of the medication

A predictable and often unavoidable adverse effect produced at usual therapeutic dose

Occurs when a person has a decreasing response to a medication due to repeated doses, requiring more of the medication to achieve the desired effect.

This action should be completed by the nurse after the prescriber gives a verbal prescription order to verify the order

This route ALWAYS requires aseptic technique to avoid infections

The route of administration with the fastest rate of absorption

The child who becomes extremely agitated after taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is experiencing this adverse drug effect

Occurs when a person inappropriately takes a substance by amount, type, or situation

These order sets are developed by a provider who cares for a common population of patients, such as coronary care patients, with similar needs

This route is often used for clients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)