NURS 288 QUIZ #3 Questions with complete solutions

3 checks of drug administration Correct Answer-1. As you take the drug from storage 2. As you prepare the drug 3. Bedside just before administering the drug -->Compare the medication label to the mAR What can a drug NOT do to the body? Correct Answer-Cause a cell or tissue to perform a function not part of its natural physiology. Epinephrine is an example of an Correct Answer-Agonist What happens if you activate Alpha 1 Adrenoreceptors? Correct Answer-fight or flight response will be elicited. What happens if you block Alpha 1 Adrenoreceptors? Correct Answer-activate the parasympathetic nervous system. the greek origin of the word "pharmakon" is Correct Answer-Poison Pharmacology is the Correct Answer-study of drugs and their interactions with the human body