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02/07/2008

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Term
Normal Blood Pressure
Definition
120/80 mmHg
Term
Pre-HTN
Definition
120-139/80-89 mmHg
Term
Stage I HTN
Definition
140-159/90-99 mmHg
Term
Stage II HTN
Definition
Greater than or equal to 160/100 mmHg
Term
sphygmomanometer: width of bladder
Definition
2/3 length of upper arm
Term
sphygmomanometer: length of bladder
Definition
wrap around 80% of arm
Term
BP Cuff too small
Definition
falsely elevated BP
Term
BP Cuff too large
Definition
Falsely low BP
Term
The cuff should be deflated at a constant, steady rate of __________mmHG
Definition
2
Term
Normal Adult Heart Rate
Definition
60 to 100 bpm
Term
Normal Adult Respiration
Definition
12-20 per minute
Term
Guideline that provides evidence based approach to the prevention and diagnosis of Hypertension
Definition
JNC-7 (Joint National Committee Seventh Report)
Term
In management of hypertension: the first step in therapy
Definition
Lifestyle modification
Term
for uncomplicated hypertension, _________ diuretic should be used in drug treatment for most, either alone or combined with drugs from other classes
Definition
Thiazide
Term
supine to standing BP decrease > 20mmHg systolic or >10mmHg diastolic
Definition
Orthostatic Hypotension
Term
failure to achieve goal BP in pts who are adhering to full doses of an appropriate three-drug regimen that includes a diuretic
Definition
Resistant Hypertension
Term
Interfere with the transport of Na Ions across renal tubules
Definition
Thiazides
Term
inhibit Na and Cl reabsorption across ascending loop of henle
Definition
Loop Diuretics
Term
Diuretic that acts on distal renal tubule
Definition
Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Term
Blocks beta adrenergic receptors in cardiac tissue
Definition
Beta-Blocker
Term
ACE Inhibitor
Definition
Prevents conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II (most potent vasoconstrictor in Body)
Term
Ca Channel Blocker
Definition
reduces intracellular Ca concentration in cardiac and vascular smooth muscle
Term
Anti Lipids
Definition
competitively inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid, an early precursor of cholesterol
Term
3 types of ethical interactions
Definition
Patient and Pharmacist, Pharmacist and Pharmacist, Physician and Pharmacist
Term
Morality
Definition
What peeople believe to be right
Term
Ethics
Definition
The study of how we make judgements in regard to right or wrong
Term
Autonomy
Definition
Ability to decide and to act upon the decisions, with respect for the autonomy of others
Term
Paternalism
Definition
The belief that one should, on the basis of doing good for the patient, limit the patients autonomy
Term
Veracity
Definition
Telling the truth.
Term
Beneficence
Definition
to help in benefit of the patient
Term
Nonmaleficence
Definition
Do No Harm
Term
Confidentiality
Definition
Patient has a right to every consideration of his or her privacy
Term
Justice
Definition
consideration of the distribution of limited resources
Term
Fidelity
Definition
being faithful to the patient and also the profession
Term
medication history
Definition
a record of all medications a patient is currently taking including Rx,OTC,Herbals
Term
5 Reasons its important to conduct a medication history
Definition
1. establishes a more comprehensive database than what is in the computer 2. Establishes a positive patient pharmacist relationship
3. Identifies potential or actual drug related problems
4. Allows observation of patients behavior for trends that may affect outcomes.
5. Provides necessary background information for patient consultation
DPDBC- "Does Polly Design Bad Clothes"
Term
6 guidelines for conducting a medication review
Definition
1. Use primarily open ended questions funneled down to close ended questions
2. Give patient time to think
3. Allow patient to talk without interrupting
4. Encourage elaboration
5. Listen
6. Elicit and understand patient's perspective (UGAELE: "U Gave An Excellent Literary Evaluation")
Term
7 Areas of Prospective Drug Review
Definition
1. Overutilization/Underutilization
2. Therapeutic Duplication
3. Drug-Disease Contraindication
4. Drug-Drug Contraindication
5. Incorrect Drug Dosage or Duration of treatment
6. Drug allergy interactions
7. Clinical Abuse/Misuse
(OTIC-DDD))
Term
Counseling Rubric
Definition
1. Introduction
2. Questioning
3. Provide Information
4. Assessment of pt understanding
5. End Consultation
(IQPAE- I Quit Polishing Ashley's Earrings)
Term
6 Problem Solving Guideline
Definition
1. Identify the Problem
2. Get the Facts
3. Possible Solutions
4. The Solution
5. Action
6. Assess
Term
6 points of Pharmaceutical Care
Definition
1. Pharmacist takes an active role on behalf of the patient
2. In concert with other health professionals
3. Effect distribution of medication to patients
4. Appropriate drug choices
5. Direct responsibility to empower the patient
6. Achieve desired outcomes of drug related therapy
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