Indiana QMA State Exam | Pharmacology
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Complete Questions with A+ Grade Answers
Pharmacology
Is the study of medications and their effect on the body
Medications
Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness
Sources of Medication
plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
Semi-Synthetic Drugs
Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
Adverse Effects (ADR)
An undesired side effect or toxicity
Allergic Effect
Can be life threatening or simple reactions
Allergic Effect
If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered, the nurse
must be notified immediately
Side Effect
Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication other than that desired.
Commonly undesirable, such as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc
Toxic Effect
Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body
Toxic Effect
Can be life threatening
Cumulative Effect
, Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity
Ointments
Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the body temperature
Ointment
When used for the eye must be marked "ophthalmic" (Examples- zinc, oxide ointment, and
Vaseline)
Half Life
The time it takes half of the medication to leave the bloodstream
Short Half Life
The more often a medication must be given to maintain a constant action
Half Life
If two hours then 50% of the medication will be gone from the bloodstream in two hours
Tinnitus
ringing in the ears
Antianxiety
anxiolytics are often referred to as (an) ______ medication-primary treat nervousness & anxiety.
Aldomet
Adrenergic blocker and is used to treat hypertension
Aricept
treats dementia of Alzheimer's
Dilantin
treat complex partial seizures
Iron
treat iron deficiency anemia
Lithium
treats bipolar disorder
Essentials & Medication Safety|Latest Update
Complete Questions with A+ Grade Answers
Pharmacology
Is the study of medications and their effect on the body
Medications
Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness
Sources of Medication
plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
Semi-Synthetic Drugs
Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
Adverse Effects (ADR)
An undesired side effect or toxicity
Allergic Effect
Can be life threatening or simple reactions
Allergic Effect
If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered, the nurse
must be notified immediately
Side Effect
Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication other than that desired.
Commonly undesirable, such as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc
Toxic Effect
Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body
Toxic Effect
Can be life threatening
Cumulative Effect
, Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity
Ointments
Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the body temperature
Ointment
When used for the eye must be marked "ophthalmic" (Examples- zinc, oxide ointment, and
Vaseline)
Half Life
The time it takes half of the medication to leave the bloodstream
Short Half Life
The more often a medication must be given to maintain a constant action
Half Life
If two hours then 50% of the medication will be gone from the bloodstream in two hours
Tinnitus
ringing in the ears
Antianxiety
anxiolytics are often referred to as (an) ______ medication-primary treat nervousness & anxiety.
Aldomet
Adrenergic blocker and is used to treat hypertension
Aricept
treats dementia of Alzheimer's
Dilantin
treat complex partial seizures
Iron
treat iron deficiency anemia
Lithium
treats bipolar disorder
