NUR 370 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Six Rights of Drug Administration
Answer: Right Patient Right Drug Right Route Right Dosage Right TimingRight Recording
Q2
What is a Drug
Answer: Any chemical introduced into the body to cause achange. Any substance used in
prevention, diagnosis,
alleviation, treatment or cure of disease
Q3
Type of Drugs
Answer: OTCHerbal/Alternative Prescription Drugs Generic vs. Brand NameIllicit (street drugs)
Q4
Over the Counter Drugs
Answer: Drugs considered safe and useful to patients withouta prescription and when used as
directed. Drugs
that may have previously been prescription medications
Q5
(FDA) Food and DrugAdministration
Answer: Regulates development and sale of drugs in US
Q6
Adverse Effects
Answer: Drug effects sometimes called side effects, that are not the desired therapeutic effects;
may be
unpleasant or even dangerous
, Q7
Types of Adverse Reactions
Answer: primary (overdose or extension of the desired effect), secondary (undesired effects
produced in
addition to the pharmacological effect), hypersensitivity (excessive response to the primary or
secondaryeffect of the drug
Q8
Types of Drug Allergies
Answer: Anaphylactic Reaction - antibodies react to release chemicals including
histamineCytotoxic Reaction
antibodies attack antigens on cell sites, causing cell deathSerum Sickness Reaction - antibodies
cause
damage to various tissue by depositing in blood vessels Delayed Allergic Reaction - antibodies
bound
tospecific white blood cells
Q9
Drug-Induced Tissue and Organ Damage
Answer: Dermatological Reactions Rashes, hivesStomatitis: sores in the mouthSuper infections:
infection that
causes another infection more wide spread harder to treat Blood dyscrasia's: disease or
disorderToxicity: Liver injury Renal injuryPoisoning
Q10
Dermatological Reactions
Answer: skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can range from red ares,
blisters or Stevens
Johnsons SyndromeInterventions: may need to discontinue the medication;
antihistamines/topical
corticosteroidsStomatitis - inflammation of the mucus membranes. Interventions include frequent
mouth care; anti fungal agents and or local anesthetics
Q11
Drug-Induced Tissue and Organ Damage
Answer: Superinfections: destruction of the body's normal flora (fever, diarrhea, and vaginal
discharge).Interventions include supportive care (mouth/skin care), give anti fungal medications;
may
need to stop drug-Blood Dyscrasia: bone marrow suppression (fevers, chills, weakness).
Interventions
include monitoring blood counts and protective isolation; may need tostop medication
Q1
Six Rights of Drug Administration
Answer: Right Patient Right Drug Right Route Right Dosage Right TimingRight Recording
Q2
What is a Drug
Answer: Any chemical introduced into the body to cause achange. Any substance used in
prevention, diagnosis,
alleviation, treatment or cure of disease
Q3
Type of Drugs
Answer: OTCHerbal/Alternative Prescription Drugs Generic vs. Brand NameIllicit (street drugs)
Q4
Over the Counter Drugs
Answer: Drugs considered safe and useful to patients withouta prescription and when used as
directed. Drugs
that may have previously been prescription medications
Q5
(FDA) Food and DrugAdministration
Answer: Regulates development and sale of drugs in US
Q6
Adverse Effects
Answer: Drug effects sometimes called side effects, that are not the desired therapeutic effects;
may be
unpleasant or even dangerous
, Q7
Types of Adverse Reactions
Answer: primary (overdose or extension of the desired effect), secondary (undesired effects
produced in
addition to the pharmacological effect), hypersensitivity (excessive response to the primary or
secondaryeffect of the drug
Q8
Types of Drug Allergies
Answer: Anaphylactic Reaction - antibodies react to release chemicals including
histamineCytotoxic Reaction
antibodies attack antigens on cell sites, causing cell deathSerum Sickness Reaction - antibodies
cause
damage to various tissue by depositing in blood vessels Delayed Allergic Reaction - antibodies
bound
tospecific white blood cells
Q9
Drug-Induced Tissue and Organ Damage
Answer: Dermatological Reactions Rashes, hivesStomatitis: sores in the mouthSuper infections:
infection that
causes another infection more wide spread harder to treat Blood dyscrasia's: disease or
disorderToxicity: Liver injury Renal injuryPoisoning
Q10
Dermatological Reactions
Answer: skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can range from red ares,
blisters or Stevens
Johnsons SyndromeInterventions: may need to discontinue the medication;
antihistamines/topical
corticosteroidsStomatitis - inflammation of the mucus membranes. Interventions include frequent
mouth care; anti fungal agents and or local anesthetics
Q11
Drug-Induced Tissue and Organ Damage
Answer: Superinfections: destruction of the body's normal flora (fever, diarrhea, and vaginal
discharge).Interventions include supportive care (mouth/skin care), give anti fungal medications;
may
need to stop drug-Blood Dyscrasia: bone marrow suppression (fevers, chills, weakness).
Interventions
include monitoring blood counts and protective isolation; may need tostop medication
