NURS 251 (PHARMACOLOGY): MODULE 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE!!
pharmacology - ANSWER the study or science of drugs
drug - ANSWER any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect - ANSWER the desired effect of a drug
side effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
toxic effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - ANSWER how a drug produces its effects
site of action - ANSWER the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic
effect
onset of action - ANSWER the point in time after administration when a drug begins to
exert its therapeutic effect
receptor - ANSWER specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce
a physiologic effect
antagonist receptor - ANSWER works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from
producing an effect
agonist receptor - ANSWER works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - ANSWER defines the chemical composition of the drug
, generic name - ANSWER non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name - ANSWER brand name, marketed under a patented propietary name (EX.
Prinival; Zestril)
drug class - ANSWER a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action
(EX. ace-inhibitors)
enteric coated - ANSWER applied to a tablet that may be affected by an acidic
environment
suppositories - ANSWER a drug that is mixed with another substance that will allow it to
melt at body temperature. generally inserted through the rectum, urethra, or vagina
oitments - ANSWER soft, oily substance applied to the skin
transdermal patch - ANSWER the drug is released and absorbed through the skin into
the bloodstream providing a continuous source of the drug (usually over 24 hours)
oral administration - ANSWER by way of the mouth and through swallowing, onset 30-
60 minutes
parenteral (enteral) administration - ANSWER route that does NOT involve the GI tract
sublingual - ANSWER tablet placed under the tongue, onset several minutes, indicated
for a rapid effect
rectal - ANSWER route to be used when oral cannot be taken or a local effect is
needed, onset 15-30 minutes
subcutaneuous - ANSWER just under the skin, for drugs that are inactivated by the GI
tract. onset several minutes
intramuscular - ANSWER inserted into the muscle. for drugs with poor oral
administration, high blood levels are needed, or rapid effect is needed. onset several
minutes.
intravenous - ANSWER inserted directly into the vein primarily in emergency situations
or when administered via infusion. onset within 1 minute
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE!!
pharmacology - ANSWER the study or science of drugs
drug - ANSWER any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism
theraputic effect - ANSWER the desired effect of a drug
side effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful
adverse effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful
toxic effect - ANSWER an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL
mechanism of action - ANSWER how a drug produces its effects
site of action - ANSWER the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic
effect
onset of action - ANSWER the point in time after administration when a drug begins to
exert its therapeutic effect
receptor - ANSWER specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce
a physiologic effect
antagonist receptor - ANSWER works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from
producing an effect
agonist receptor - ANSWER works to activate a physiologic response
chemical name - ANSWER defines the chemical composition of the drug
, generic name - ANSWER non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril)
trade name - ANSWER brand name, marketed under a patented propietary name (EX.
Prinival; Zestril)
drug class - ANSWER a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action
(EX. ace-inhibitors)
enteric coated - ANSWER applied to a tablet that may be affected by an acidic
environment
suppositories - ANSWER a drug that is mixed with another substance that will allow it to
melt at body temperature. generally inserted through the rectum, urethra, or vagina
oitments - ANSWER soft, oily substance applied to the skin
transdermal patch - ANSWER the drug is released and absorbed through the skin into
the bloodstream providing a continuous source of the drug (usually over 24 hours)
oral administration - ANSWER by way of the mouth and through swallowing, onset 30-
60 minutes
parenteral (enteral) administration - ANSWER route that does NOT involve the GI tract
sublingual - ANSWER tablet placed under the tongue, onset several minutes, indicated
for a rapid effect
rectal - ANSWER route to be used when oral cannot be taken or a local effect is
needed, onset 15-30 minutes
subcutaneuous - ANSWER just under the skin, for drugs that are inactivated by the GI
tract. onset several minutes
intramuscular - ANSWER inserted into the muscle. for drugs with poor oral
administration, high blood levels are needed, or rapid effect is needed. onset several
minutes.
intravenous - ANSWER inserted directly into the vein primarily in emergency situations
or when administered via infusion. onset within 1 minute
