INTRODUCTION TO NURSING PHARMACOLOGY REVISION
QUESTIONS. MID-TERM REVISION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE)
Pharmacogenetics - ANSWER- Scientific discipline studying how the effect of a drug action
varies from a predicted drug response because of genetic factors or hereditary influence.
Tolerance - ANSWER- A decreased responsiveness over the course of therapy.
Tachyphylaxis - ANSWER- Rapid decrease in response to the drug; Drug categories that can
cause tachyphylaxis include narcotics, barbiturates, laxatives, & psychotropic agents.
3 Phases of Drug Action - ANSWER- N/A.
Determinants That Affect Drug Therapy - ANSWER- N/A.
Nurse's Role in Medication Safety - ANSWER- Rights of Medication Administration: Right
drug, Right patient, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right reason.
Drug Approval Process - ANSWER- N/A.
Drug Standards & Legislation - ANSWER- Brief history of pharmacology; Drug standards and
legislation including various federal legislation acts.
Drug Names - ANSWER- Chemical names, Generic names, Brand/trade names.
Nursing Process - ANSWER- Assessment, Planning, Nursing interventions, Patient teaching,
Evaluation.
, Drug Interactions - ANSWER- Altered or modified action or effect of a drug as a result of
interaction with 1 or multiple drugs.
Adverse drug reaction - ANSWER- Undesirable drug effect that ranges from mild untoward
effects to severe toxic effects; hypersensitivity reaction & anaphylaxis.
Drug incompatibility - ANSWER- Chemical or physical reaction that occurs among 2 or more
drugs in vitro.
Drug-food interactions - ANSWER- Food is known to increase, decrease, or delay drug
absorption; Grapefruit should be avoided with statins (atorvastatin) which will lead to higher levels
& more side effects.
Drug-laboratory interactions - ANSWER- N/A.
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - ANSWER- OTC drug categories: Category I: Safe & effective,
Category II: Unsafe & ineffective, Category III: Insufficient data to judge.
Cautions with Use of OTC Medications - ANSWER- OTC drugs may cause delay in
professional diagnosis and treatment; Symptoms may be masked; Be sure to read labels carefully;
Consult health care provider before use; Inactive ingredients may cause adverse reactions; Be
aware of potential for overdose; Polypharmacy increases risk for drug-drug interactions.
Herbs - ANSWER- Plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties.
Herbal Monographs - ANSWER- Therapeutic monographs contain information on use, dosage,
side effects, & contraindications; Qualitative monographs have information on areas such as
compliance with compounding guidelines & standards of purity.
QUESTIONS. MID-TERM REVISION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024 UPDATE)
Pharmacogenetics - ANSWER- Scientific discipline studying how the effect of a drug action
varies from a predicted drug response because of genetic factors or hereditary influence.
Tolerance - ANSWER- A decreased responsiveness over the course of therapy.
Tachyphylaxis - ANSWER- Rapid decrease in response to the drug; Drug categories that can
cause tachyphylaxis include narcotics, barbiturates, laxatives, & psychotropic agents.
3 Phases of Drug Action - ANSWER- N/A.
Determinants That Affect Drug Therapy - ANSWER- N/A.
Nurse's Role in Medication Safety - ANSWER- Rights of Medication Administration: Right
drug, Right patient, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right reason.
Drug Approval Process - ANSWER- N/A.
Drug Standards & Legislation - ANSWER- Brief history of pharmacology; Drug standards and
legislation including various federal legislation acts.
Drug Names - ANSWER- Chemical names, Generic names, Brand/trade names.
Nursing Process - ANSWER- Assessment, Planning, Nursing interventions, Patient teaching,
Evaluation.
, Drug Interactions - ANSWER- Altered or modified action or effect of a drug as a result of
interaction with 1 or multiple drugs.
Adverse drug reaction - ANSWER- Undesirable drug effect that ranges from mild untoward
effects to severe toxic effects; hypersensitivity reaction & anaphylaxis.
Drug incompatibility - ANSWER- Chemical or physical reaction that occurs among 2 or more
drugs in vitro.
Drug-food interactions - ANSWER- Food is known to increase, decrease, or delay drug
absorption; Grapefruit should be avoided with statins (atorvastatin) which will lead to higher levels
& more side effects.
Drug-laboratory interactions - ANSWER- N/A.
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs - ANSWER- OTC drug categories: Category I: Safe & effective,
Category II: Unsafe & ineffective, Category III: Insufficient data to judge.
Cautions with Use of OTC Medications - ANSWER- OTC drugs may cause delay in
professional diagnosis and treatment; Symptoms may be masked; Be sure to read labels carefully;
Consult health care provider before use; Inactive ingredients may cause adverse reactions; Be
aware of potential for overdose; Polypharmacy increases risk for drug-drug interactions.
Herbs - ANSWER- Plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties.
Herbal Monographs - ANSWER- Therapeutic monographs contain information on use, dosage,
side effects, & contraindications; Qualitative monographs have information on areas such as
compliance with compounding guidelines & standards of purity.
