CONVERSIONS

HOW TO CONVERT LBS. TO KG

# LBS. = KG 2.2

SO: IF PT WEIGHS 200 lbs, HOW MANY KG DO THEY WEIGH?

200 LBS. = 91 KG 2.2

HOW TO CONVERT KG TO LBS.

KG X 2.2 = LBS.

SO: IF PATIENT WEIGHS 50 KG,HOW MANY LBS. DO THEY WEIGH?

50 KG X 2.2 = ? LBS.

CONVERT LBS. TO KG

88 LBS. = 40 KG 2.2

CONVERT KG TO LBS.

60 KG = ? LBS

60 KG X 2.2 = ? LBS

60 KG X 2.2 = 132 LBS.

EXAM REVIEW

CHEMICAL NAME VS. GENERIC NAME VS. TRADE (BRAND) NAMEWhat is pharmaceutics, review various “designs” ( forms) of drugs-

oral/enteral, parenteral, topicalPharmacokinetics- definition 4 phases- absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretionWhat is the “first pass” effectWhat is bioavailablity?Organs/structures involved in metabolism and excretionWhat is half-life?Differences between onset, peak, duration

EXAM REVIEWPharmacodynamics- definitionDifferences between therapeutics and secondary effectsDrugs action at receptor site vs. enzymePharmacotherapeutics- identify 6 different types of drug therapyWhat is therapeutic index?Difference between tolerance and dependence related to drugsReview physiological changes of elderly that may affect absorption,

distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugsWhat is polypharmacy?Review patient education and safe drug use tips for the elderly regarding

medicationsCommon medication errors made by the elderly

EXAM REVIEW

What is an allergic reaction and anaphylactic reaction?What is an idiosyncratic reaction?What is a teratogen?- review pregnancy safety categories for medicationsWhat is pharmacognosy?Review differences in drug dosage for infant/child vs. adult vs. elderlyBriefly review and familiarize yourself with Controlled substance act and

schedule 1-5Briefly review Phases of drug development, black box warning