NUR 106 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 QUIZZES
WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS \GRADED A+ .
chemical name of drug - correct Answers -Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular
structure
generic name - correct Answers -name assigned by the manufacturer who first develops a drug
(it is often derived from the chemical name)
brand-name - correct Answers -a drug with a registered name or trademark given to a drug by a
pharmaceutical company
"5 rights" of drug administration ("TRAMP") - correct Answers -1. Right Time
2. Right Route
3. Right Amount (Dose)
4. Right Medication/Drug
5. Right Patient
Adverse events or effects - correct Answers -Undesired effects that may occur with use of the drug
Side effect - correct Answers -non-therapeutic reaction
Allergic reaction - correct Answers -Hyper response of body's defenses/An exaggerated immune
response
Anaphylaxis - correct Answers -Severe allergic reaction
Type of Medication Orders - correct Answers -1. STAT Orders
2. ASAP Orders
,3. Single Orders
4. PRN Orders
5. Routine Orders
STAT Order - correct Answers -single order carried out immediately
ASAP Order - correct Answers -Should be available for administration to the patient within 30 minutes of
the written order
Single Orders - correct Answers -To be given one time at a specific time
PRN Orders - correct Answers -Given on an "as needed" basis (i.e. nausea, pain)
Routine Orders - correct Answers -Ordered routinely (i.e. twice a day, once a day)
Topical Routes of Administration - correct Answers -Transdermal
Opthalmic
Optic
Nasal
Respiratory or Urinary Tract (Inhalation)
Vaginal
Rectal
inhalation
Intradermal Injection/ID - correct Answers -The administration of medication by injection into the
middle layers of the skin
Subcutaneous Injection - correct Answers -Injection into the subcutaneous tissue that lies between the
epidermis and the muscle
, intramuscular injection - correct Answers -The administration of medication by injection directly into
muscle tissue
Intravenous - correct Answers -Within a vein
The parenteral route includes - correct Answers -Intradermal (ID), Subcutaneous (SC), Intramuscular
(IM), Intravenous (IV)
Pharmacokinetics: Drug Absorption - correct Answers -movement of drug from site of administration
into the blood stream
Pharmacokinetics: Distribution - correct Answers -Transfer from one location to another
Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism - correct Answers -Alteration of a Substance (breakdown)
Pharmacokinetics: Excretion - correct Answers -Elimination of drugs and metabolic waste from the body
4 phases of pharmacokinetics - correct Answers -1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion
Nonpharmacologic Pain Management - correct Answers -Acupuncture
Biofeedback therapy
Massage
Heat or cold packs
Meditation
Relaxation therapy
Art or music therapy
Physical Therapy
WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS \GRADED A+ .
chemical name of drug - correct Answers -Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular
structure
generic name - correct Answers -name assigned by the manufacturer who first develops a drug
(it is often derived from the chemical name)
brand-name - correct Answers -a drug with a registered name or trademark given to a drug by a
pharmaceutical company
"5 rights" of drug administration ("TRAMP") - correct Answers -1. Right Time
2. Right Route
3. Right Amount (Dose)
4. Right Medication/Drug
5. Right Patient
Adverse events or effects - correct Answers -Undesired effects that may occur with use of the drug
Side effect - correct Answers -non-therapeutic reaction
Allergic reaction - correct Answers -Hyper response of body's defenses/An exaggerated immune
response
Anaphylaxis - correct Answers -Severe allergic reaction
Type of Medication Orders - correct Answers -1. STAT Orders
2. ASAP Orders
,3. Single Orders
4. PRN Orders
5. Routine Orders
STAT Order - correct Answers -single order carried out immediately
ASAP Order - correct Answers -Should be available for administration to the patient within 30 minutes of
the written order
Single Orders - correct Answers -To be given one time at a specific time
PRN Orders - correct Answers -Given on an "as needed" basis (i.e. nausea, pain)
Routine Orders - correct Answers -Ordered routinely (i.e. twice a day, once a day)
Topical Routes of Administration - correct Answers -Transdermal
Opthalmic
Optic
Nasal
Respiratory or Urinary Tract (Inhalation)
Vaginal
Rectal
inhalation
Intradermal Injection/ID - correct Answers -The administration of medication by injection into the
middle layers of the skin
Subcutaneous Injection - correct Answers -Injection into the subcutaneous tissue that lies between the
epidermis and the muscle
, intramuscular injection - correct Answers -The administration of medication by injection directly into
muscle tissue
Intravenous - correct Answers -Within a vein
The parenteral route includes - correct Answers -Intradermal (ID), Subcutaneous (SC), Intramuscular
(IM), Intravenous (IV)
Pharmacokinetics: Drug Absorption - correct Answers -movement of drug from site of administration
into the blood stream
Pharmacokinetics: Distribution - correct Answers -Transfer from one location to another
Pharmacokinetics: Metabolism - correct Answers -Alteration of a Substance (breakdown)
Pharmacokinetics: Excretion - correct Answers -Elimination of drugs and metabolic waste from the body
4 phases of pharmacokinetics - correct Answers -1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion
Nonpharmacologic Pain Management - correct Answers -Acupuncture
Biofeedback therapy
Massage
Heat or cold packs
Meditation
Relaxation therapy
Art or music therapy
Physical Therapy
