NR 293 Week 1 Concepts: Introduction to Pharmacology

NR 293 Week 1 Concepts: Introduction to Pharmacology Introduction to Pharmacology Prepare: Introduction to Pharmacology Which of the following substances can be defined as a drug? Select all that apply. Lemon water St. John’s Wort Marijuana Ibuprofen Garlic Lisinopril Which term describes the proprietary name for a medication? Chemical name Code name Trade name Generic name Which word describes how the drug is delivered through the body? Excretion Distribution Absorption Administration Self Check: How Drugs Move Through the Body Please place the following in the order they occur in the body: 1. Absorption 2. Distribution 3. Effect 4. Excretion Self Check: Drug Names Using the drop-down menus, choose the correct definition of each name type. Chemical name: Name describing the molecular structure of a drug Generic name: Name identifying the drug within a class Brand name: Proprietary name used for marketing Self Check: Drug Naming By Pharmaceutical Companies Which actions may a pharmaceutical company take to create a new drug? Select all that apply. Take a generic drug and rename it Change the way a generic medication is distributed Change the way a generic medication is absorbed Combine two medications together Create a new medication Self Check: Administration of Medication Using the labels below, drag and drop the route to the correct location on the image. Self Check: Medication Phenytoin, an anti-seizure drug can cause drowsiness. Which medication related term or phrase best describes this occurrence? Adverse drug effect Indication Drug interaction Side effect Reflect: Introduction to Pharmacology Medication Administration Match the medication administration route to the correct location on the image. FDA Regulations The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the production of which products? Select all that apply. Prescribed medication Child restraint packaging for toys Cosmetics Grocery stores Food labels Dietary supplements Cigarettes Administering Medication What must the nurse consider when administering a medication? Select all that apply. Insurance status Cultural issues Age Legal issues Ethical issues Pregnancy Status Medication Labels Bill is looking at a blood pressure medication. The label says Basicide 10mg/25mg. Which of the following is accurate? The label should not be used to identify this medication If half the medication is taken, the patient gets 10mg total This medication comes in two dosages This is a combination product containing two medications Medication Names Which name, when used by health care professionals, increases the safe administration of medications? Chemical name Marketing name Commercial name Trade name Generic name Medication Errors A medication error just occurred. Prioritize the following actions in order from the first to last actions the nurse must complete. 1. Assess the patient for an adverse reaction 2. Notify the healthcare provider 3. Review the facilities procedure for adverse event reporting 4. Complete an incident report 5. Reflect on the incident to determine future precautions needed to prevent error