Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th edition Chapter 3 exam questions with answers

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th edition Chapter 3 exam questions with answers Blood dyscrasia - ANSWERS Bone marrow depression caused by drug effects on the rapidly multiplying cells of the bone marrow; lower-than-normal levels of blood components can be seen Dermatological reactions - ANSWERS skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can range from simple rash to potentially fatal exfoliative dermatitis Drug allergy - ANSWERS formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein; causes an immune response when the person is next exposed to that drug Hypersensitivity - ANSWERS excessive responsiveness to either the primary or the secondary effects of a drug; may be caused by a pathological condition or, in the absence of one, by a particular patient's individual response Poisoning - ANSWERS overdose of a drug that causes damage to multiple body systems and has the potential of fatal reaction Stomatitis - ANSWERS inflammation of the mucus membranes related to drug effects; can lead to alteration of nutrition and dental problems Superinfections - ANSWERS infections caused by the destruction of normal flora bacteria by certain drugs; which allow other bacteria to grow out of control and cause infections; may occur during the course of antibiotic therapy Adverse Effects - ANSWERS Adverse effects are undesired effects that may be unpleasant or even dangerous. The y may occur for many reasons including: 1) the drug may have other effects on the body besides the therapeutic effect. 2)The patient may be sensitive to the drug being given 3)The drugs action on the body may cause other responses that are undesirable or unpleasant 4)The patient may be taking too