NUR 155 Exam 4 Review Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Drug classification
Prescription and OTC
Generic name or Trade/Brand name
What system is used in KY for tracking controlled substances
CASPER
Who writes medication orders?
Physicians
Drug side effects
(secondary effect) Expected and treated; may be harmless or potentially harmful
Adverse reactions
(adverse effects) aren't expected, deadly; may justify the discontinuation of the drug
drug toxicity
(harmful effects of a drug on an organism or tissue) too much/overdose; ingention of a drug
intended for external use or buildup of the drug in the blood because of impaired metabolism
or excretion; elderly/kids at risk, kidney/liver
Allergy (Drug)
anaphylactic reaction (occurs immediately after the drug is administered), doesn't mean you
had side effects of a drug
Drug interactions
,occurs when the administration of one drug before, at the same time as, or after another drug
alters the effect of one or both drugs; contraindications, drug compatibility
half-life
amount of time for half the med to get out of the body
onset
the time it takes for the med to start work
peak plasma level
highest level of med. PO (30-60) IV (med is done)
Trough
Right before dose (lowest amount)
Absorption
the process by which a drug passed into the bloodstream; first step in the movement of the
drug through the body
Distribution
o the transportation of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of action
Biotransformation (metabolism)
process by which a drug is converted to a less active form, mostly takes place in the liver-
products called metabolites
Excretion
the process by which metabolites and drugs are eliminated from the body
, What developmental status's effect drug action?
pregnancy, kids (immune body systems), older adults (decreased renal function *start low go
slow*- safety tops on pill bottles
How does sex effect drug action
Males = more protein & metabolize faster; females = more adipose tissue
How do genes effect drug action?
genetic testing
How does diet affection drug action
Absorption
Psychological factors that effect drug actions
think it won't work, won't take certain meds, generic vs brand names
what disease effect drug action?
Cancer, circulatory issues, gut, renal, liver
how does time of administration effect drug action
some drugs have to be taken with food or without food, or am/pm
Oral medication route
o SAFEST ROUTE/MOST CONVIENENT – does not break skin barrier
o Tablets – can be scored/crushed as long as not enteric coated
o Capsules, liquid
o Sublingual(under tongue - NITROGLYCERIN)
Verified Correct Answers
Drug classification
Prescription and OTC
Generic name or Trade/Brand name
What system is used in KY for tracking controlled substances
CASPER
Who writes medication orders?
Physicians
Drug side effects
(secondary effect) Expected and treated; may be harmless or potentially harmful
Adverse reactions
(adverse effects) aren't expected, deadly; may justify the discontinuation of the drug
drug toxicity
(harmful effects of a drug on an organism or tissue) too much/overdose; ingention of a drug
intended for external use or buildup of the drug in the blood because of impaired metabolism
or excretion; elderly/kids at risk, kidney/liver
Allergy (Drug)
anaphylactic reaction (occurs immediately after the drug is administered), doesn't mean you
had side effects of a drug
Drug interactions
,occurs when the administration of one drug before, at the same time as, or after another drug
alters the effect of one or both drugs; contraindications, drug compatibility
half-life
amount of time for half the med to get out of the body
onset
the time it takes for the med to start work
peak plasma level
highest level of med. PO (30-60) IV (med is done)
Trough
Right before dose (lowest amount)
Absorption
the process by which a drug passed into the bloodstream; first step in the movement of the
drug through the body
Distribution
o the transportation of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of action
Biotransformation (metabolism)
process by which a drug is converted to a less active form, mostly takes place in the liver-
products called metabolites
Excretion
the process by which metabolites and drugs are eliminated from the body
, What developmental status's effect drug action?
pregnancy, kids (immune body systems), older adults (decreased renal function *start low go
slow*- safety tops on pill bottles
How does sex effect drug action
Males = more protein & metabolize faster; females = more adipose tissue
How do genes effect drug action?
genetic testing
How does diet affection drug action
Absorption
Psychological factors that effect drug actions
think it won't work, won't take certain meds, generic vs brand names
what disease effect drug action?
Cancer, circulatory issues, gut, renal, liver
how does time of administration effect drug action
some drugs have to be taken with food or without food, or am/pm
Oral medication route
o SAFEST ROUTE/MOST CONVIENENT – does not break skin barrier
o Tablets – can be scored/crushed as long as not enteric coated
o Capsules, liquid
o Sublingual(under tongue - NITROGLYCERIN)
