NURS 601- Final Exam UpdatedVerified Answers 2023.
History of Pharmacology - Answer -first used plants -3000 B.C. earliest surviving "prescriptions" -modern pharmacology began in early 1800's -pharmacology recognized as a distinct discipline in 1847 when first department of pharmacology was established John Jacob Abel - Answer -father of American pharmacology founded first department of pharmacology in 1890 Pharmacology is derived from what 2 greek words? - Answer Pharmakon= "medicine" Logos= "study" Nurses are most directly involved with patient care in what 3 ways - Answer 1. Educating 2. Managing 3. Monitoring Pharmacotherapeutics - Answer Also known pharmacotherapy, the application of drugs for treating disease and alleviating pain 3 General Categories of Therapeutic Agents - Answer 1. Drugs or Medications 2. Biologics and Biosimilar drugs 3. Complementary and alternative medicine therapies Drug - Answer -chemical agent capable of producing biologic responses within the body -responses may be therapeutic or adverse
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