Nurs 220: Exam 1 | UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified
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Q1: Synthetic drugs
A: Drugs produced by chemical reactions in a lab
Q2: Schedule I drugs
A: Highest potential for abuse No accepted medical use Ex. Heroin
Q3: Schedule II drugs
A: Highly addictive Only available with a prescription Ex. Fentanyl, morphine Needs RN witness
Q4: Schedule III drugs
A: Moderate abuse Ex. Ketamine, acetomenophine Needs RN witness
Q5: Schedule IV drugs
A: Lower abuse potential Ex. Xanax, lorazepam
Q6: Schedule V drugs
A: Lowest abuse potential Ex. Lyrica
Q7: Generic drug name
A: Official drug name
Q8: Brand drug name
A: Manufacturers drug name
Q9: Dispensed as written
A: Drugs that are given exactly as they are prescribed Ex. Lipitor, pharmacist gives Lipitor not atorvastatin
,Q10: Pharmacodynamics
A: What the drug does to the body
Q11: Drug agonist
A: Drugs that produce a response
Q12: Drug antagonist
A: Drug that block a response
Q13: Cholinergic receptors
A: Drugs or nerves that use acetylcholine
Q14: Acetylcholine
A: Neurotransmitter that uses nerves to communicate
Q15: What is the primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system and neuromuscular
junction?
A: Acetylcholine
Q16: Muscarinic receptors
A: Type of cholinergic receptors that regulates the parasympathetic system (Rest and digest)
Q17: Muscarinic receptor symptoms
A: Lowers HR Bronchoconstriciton Constricted pupils Increased GI motility Increased salivation, urination
Increased sweating
Q18: Nicotinic receptors
A: Type of cholinergic receptors that regulates nerve transmission and muscle movement
Q19: Nicotinic receptors symptoms
A: Muscle activation Muscle weakness or paralysis at high stimulation
, Q20: Epinephrine on A1 receptors
A: Vasoconstriction Increases BP
Q21: Epinephrine on B1 receptors
A: Cardiac stimulation Increases HR & CO
Q22: Epinephrine on B2 receptors
A: Bronchodilator Opens airways
Q23: Drug absorption
A: Drugs moves into the bloodstream
Q24: Drug distribution
A: Drug travels to tissues and organs
Q25: Drug metabolism
A: Drug is broken down mainly by the liver
Q26: Drug metabolism phase 1
A: Drug is chemically changed by oxidation, reduction, etc
Q27: Drug metabolism phase 2
A: Drug gets conjugated (Paired), becomes more watersoluble, easier for the kidneys to excrete in urine
Q28: Cytochrome P450 enzyme system
A: Enzymes found mainly in the liver that help metabolize/break down medications
Q29: Drug inducers
A: Increases drug metabolism, leading to diminished drug effectiveness Ex. Smoking, alcohol
Answers
Q1: Synthetic drugs
A: Drugs produced by chemical reactions in a lab
Q2: Schedule I drugs
A: Highest potential for abuse No accepted medical use Ex. Heroin
Q3: Schedule II drugs
A: Highly addictive Only available with a prescription Ex. Fentanyl, morphine Needs RN witness
Q4: Schedule III drugs
A: Moderate abuse Ex. Ketamine, acetomenophine Needs RN witness
Q5: Schedule IV drugs
A: Lower abuse potential Ex. Xanax, lorazepam
Q6: Schedule V drugs
A: Lowest abuse potential Ex. Lyrica
Q7: Generic drug name
A: Official drug name
Q8: Brand drug name
A: Manufacturers drug name
Q9: Dispensed as written
A: Drugs that are given exactly as they are prescribed Ex. Lipitor, pharmacist gives Lipitor not atorvastatin
,Q10: Pharmacodynamics
A: What the drug does to the body
Q11: Drug agonist
A: Drugs that produce a response
Q12: Drug antagonist
A: Drug that block a response
Q13: Cholinergic receptors
A: Drugs or nerves that use acetylcholine
Q14: Acetylcholine
A: Neurotransmitter that uses nerves to communicate
Q15: What is the primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system and neuromuscular
junction?
A: Acetylcholine
Q16: Muscarinic receptors
A: Type of cholinergic receptors that regulates the parasympathetic system (Rest and digest)
Q17: Muscarinic receptor symptoms
A: Lowers HR Bronchoconstriciton Constricted pupils Increased GI motility Increased salivation, urination
Increased sweating
Q18: Nicotinic receptors
A: Type of cholinergic receptors that regulates nerve transmission and muscle movement
Q19: Nicotinic receptors symptoms
A: Muscle activation Muscle weakness or paralysis at high stimulation
, Q20: Epinephrine on A1 receptors
A: Vasoconstriction Increases BP
Q21: Epinephrine on B1 receptors
A: Cardiac stimulation Increases HR & CO
Q22: Epinephrine on B2 receptors
A: Bronchodilator Opens airways
Q23: Drug absorption
A: Drugs moves into the bloodstream
Q24: Drug distribution
A: Drug travels to tissues and organs
Q25: Drug metabolism
A: Drug is broken down mainly by the liver
Q26: Drug metabolism phase 1
A: Drug is chemically changed by oxidation, reduction, etc
Q27: Drug metabolism phase 2
A: Drug gets conjugated (Paired), becomes more watersoluble, easier for the kidneys to excrete in urine
Q28: Cytochrome P450 enzyme system
A: Enzymes found mainly in the liver that help metabolize/break down medications
Q29: Drug inducers
A: Increases drug metabolism, leading to diminished drug effectiveness Ex. Smoking, alcohol
