Northeastern ABSN Patho/Pharm-Module 2 UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pharmacology the study of the biological effects of chemicals
Drugs chemicals that are introduced into the body to cause some sort of change
Pharmacotherapeutics branch of pharmacology that uses drugs to treat, prevent, and diagnose
disease
Two Concerns
1. drugs effect on the body
2. bodys response to the drug
Adverse effects negative effects; side effects of the drug
Nursing Responsibilities Administering drugs
Assessing drug effects
Intervening to make the drug regimen more tolerable
Providing patient teaching about drugs and the drug regimen
Monitoring the overall patient care plan to prevent medication errors
Drug Evaluation Preclinical Trials - Chemicals tested on laboratory animals
Phase I Studies - Chemicals tested on human volunteers
Phase II Studies - Drug tried on informed patients
Phase III Studies - Drug used in vast clinical market
Phase IV Studies - Continual evaluation of the drug
FDA Pregnancy Categories indicate a drug's potential or actual teratogenic effects.
Category A drugs no risk to fetus
Category B drugs animal studies show risk, no evidence of risk in pregnant women
Category C drugs animal studies show risk; no adequate studies in humans
Category D drugs evidence of human fetal risk; potential benefits may outweigh risks
Category X drugs Animal and human studies have shown fetal abnormalities. The drug is
contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.
Schedule I Drugs High abuse potential and no accepted medical use (heroin, marijuana, LSD)
Schedule II Drugs High abuse potential with severe dependence liability (narcotics,
amphetamines, and barbiturates)
Schedule III Drugs Less abuse potential/moderate dependence liability (sedatives, stimulants)
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Pharmacology the study of the biological effects of chemicals
Drugs chemicals that are introduced into the body to cause some sort of change
Pharmacotherapeutics branch of pharmacology that uses drugs to treat, prevent, and diagnose
disease
Two Concerns
1. drugs effect on the body
2. bodys response to the drug
Adverse effects negative effects; side effects of the drug
Nursing Responsibilities Administering drugs
Assessing drug effects
Intervening to make the drug regimen more tolerable
Providing patient teaching about drugs and the drug regimen
Monitoring the overall patient care plan to prevent medication errors
Drug Evaluation Preclinical Trials - Chemicals tested on laboratory animals
Phase I Studies - Chemicals tested on human volunteers
Phase II Studies - Drug tried on informed patients
Phase III Studies - Drug used in vast clinical market
Phase IV Studies - Continual evaluation of the drug
FDA Pregnancy Categories indicate a drug's potential or actual teratogenic effects.
Category A drugs no risk to fetus
Category B drugs animal studies show risk, no evidence of risk in pregnant women
Category C drugs animal studies show risk; no adequate studies in humans
Category D drugs evidence of human fetal risk; potential benefits may outweigh risks
Category X drugs Animal and human studies have shown fetal abnormalities. The drug is
contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.
Schedule I Drugs High abuse potential and no accepted medical use (heroin, marijuana, LSD)
Schedule II Drugs High abuse potential with severe dependence liability (narcotics,
amphetamines, and barbiturates)
Schedule III Drugs Less abuse potential/moderate dependence liability (sedatives, stimulants)
