NSG 251 Pharm Exam one Study Guide

NSG 251 Exam 1 Test Plan 15 questions (each worth 2 points) over Module 1 (Chapters 1-8)  Define pharmacology o The broadest term for the study or science of drugs  Differentiate between chemical, generic and trade names of drugs o Chemical- describes the drugs chemical composition and molecular structure o Generic name or nonproprietary name- is used in most official drug compendiums to list drugs o Trade- proprietary name or trademark name  A patent lasts 17 years for a new drug (10 years research and 7 years sales) o Generics or biosimilars o Prototypical**what’s an example *Forms of Drugs Enteral- tablets, capsules, oral soluble wafer pills, timed-release capsules Parenteral- injectable forms, solutions suspensions, emulsios, powders Topical- aerosols, ointments, creams, pastes, powders, solutions, foams, gels  Describe the four processes involved in pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)