NUR-641E Midterm Exam Study Guide (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Practice Test with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | GCU.

NUR-641E Midterm Exam Study Guide (Latest
2026/2027 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology
and Pharmacology Practice Test with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | GCU.
Question:

parenteral administration? i,-




Answer:

-directly into systemic circulation
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-poor absorption or unstable in GI tract (ex. heparin, insulin), rapid
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absorption, unable to take meds PO i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-




-IV, IM, SQ, ID
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Question:

IV?

Answer:
-into the vein
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-can be given through bolus (rapid peak) or infusion (lower peak, longer
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duration) i,-




-ex. rocuronium (neuromuscular blocker)
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,Question:
IM?

Answer:

-aqua solutions absorbed rapidly
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-depot absorbed slowly in a nonaqueous solution such as polyethene
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glycol (simple diffusion)
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Question:

SQ?

Answer:
-absorption via simple diffusion i,- i,- i,-




-constant, slow, and sustained effects
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-not for drugs that cause tissue irritation d/t pain and necrosis
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Question:
ID?

Answer:

-Intradermal

-diagnostic determination and allergy sensitivity
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,Question:
inhalation?

Answer:

-drug effects as rapid as IV bolus
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-minimizes systemic side effects of respiratory drugs
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Question:

oral?

Answer:
-antidotes may be provided i,- i,- i,- i,-




-most common, convenient, and economical method of drug
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administration i,-




-most complicated drug pathway
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-low gastric pH inactivates some drugs
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-20-60 minutes for effects
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-enteric, extended-release
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Question:

enteric-coated?

Answer:
-protects the drug from stomach acid
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, -delivers to less acidic intestine
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-useful for drugs that are acid labile or irritating to stomach (ex.
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omeprazole, aspirin) i,-




Question:

extended-release?

Answer:

-control drug release
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-maintain therapeutic range over longer period
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-good for drugs with short half-life (i.e. morphine with half-life of 2-4
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hours)




Question:

aPTT?
Answer:

activated partial thromboplastin time
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30-40 seconds
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Question:

30-40 seconds?
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