Week 1 Quiz: NURS 180 / NURS180
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Pharmacology | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
WCU
Question:
Nine Rights of Medication Administration
Answer:
Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, reason, response, and
refusal. Core safety steps to prevent errors.
Question:
Medications for Pediatric Clients
Answer:
Medication doses are based on weight (mg/kg) or body surface area. Children
have immature liver and kidney function, requiring careful monitoring for
toxicity and accurate dosing devices (syringes, not spoons).
, Question:
Half-Life (t½)
Answer:
The time it takes for half of a drug's concentration to be eliminated from the
body; determines dosing intervals.
Question:
Drug Efficacy
Answer:
The maximum effect a drug can produce, regardless of dose. Measures how
well it works.
Question:
Addiction vs. Dependency
Answer:
Addiction: a chronic, compulsive craving for a drug despite harmful
consequences (psychological need). Physical dependence: the body adapts to
the drug, and withdrawal symptoms occur if it's stopped abruptly.
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
WCU
Question:
Nine Rights of Medication Administration
Answer:
Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, reason, response, and
refusal. Core safety steps to prevent errors.
Question:
Medications for Pediatric Clients
Answer:
Medication doses are based on weight (mg/kg) or body surface area. Children
have immature liver and kidney function, requiring careful monitoring for
toxicity and accurate dosing devices (syringes, not spoons).
, Question:
Half-Life (t½)
Answer:
The time it takes for half of a drug's concentration to be eliminated from the
body; determines dosing intervals.
Question:
Drug Efficacy
Answer:
The maximum effect a drug can produce, regardless of dose. Measures how
well it works.
Question:
Addiction vs. Dependency
Answer:
Addiction: a chronic, compulsive craving for a drug despite harmful
consequences (psychological need). Physical dependence: the body adapts to
the drug, and withdrawal symptoms occur if it's stopped abruptly.
