NUR 215 Exam 5 Questions with Complete Solutions

What is the definition of a drug side effect? Correct Answer-unintended but predictable side effects of a medication What is the definition of a drug adverse effect? Correct Answer-Undesired but not harmful effects of a medication What is the definition of a drug toxic effect? Correct Answer-severe and damaging effects of medication What does PO mean? Important information to remember about certain PO meds? Correct Answer-PO= by mouth; do not crush enteric coated or extended release medications What is the parenteral route? Correct Answer-Administration bypasses GI tract by subQ, ID (intradermal), or IV routes How is a buccal medication administered? Correct Answer-By placing the medications against cheek membranes Where is sublingual medication administered? Correct Answer-under the tongue