Pharmacology and The Nursing Process
Exam 1
Which medication taken by a patient would increase their chances of a fall?
A. Laxative
B. Anticoagulants
C. Antilipid (Cholesterol)
D. Antipsychotic - ANSA. Laxative
As a nurse, what should I ask and know about my newly admitted patient? - ANSBackground/ Past
Medical History
How many generations back do you go when taking a Family History? Any other special considerations? -
ANS3 generations back, include Sibling medical history as well
What does OTC stand for? - ANSover the counter
What are problems associated with taking OTC medications? - ANSDrug- Drug interactions, liver and
kidney failure, MASKING A GREATER HEALTH ISSUE
HIGHER OR LOWER
ELDERLY COMPARED TO ADULT Kidney Function,
Body fat, and Gastric PH - ANSKidney: Lower
Body Fat: Higher
Gastric PH: Higher (More basic)
Convert lbs to kg
Convert mL to oz - ANS2.2lbs= 1kg
, 29.574mL= 1oz
Elderly Lady (Patient) is in pain, according to their culture the husbands makes the decisions, and refuses
pain meds for wife. What do you do? - ANSEducate importance of pain management, let them know
meds are available if they change their mind, ask husband to leave room and offer meds to patient
What are the three names for a medication? - ANSChemical, Generic, and Brand/Trade
The name Acetaminophen is an example of which med name - ANSGeneric
The name Tylenol is an example of which med name? - ANSTrade Name/ Brand Name
Why would a doctor prescribe a generic name med and not a brand name? - ANSGeneric name is made
by different manufacturers versus brand name is from specific manufacturer
ADME - ANSabsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
When a physician orders a BP med, they would:
A. Start at a higher dose and decrease when needed
B. Start at a lower dose and increase when needed
C. Order dose based on weight - ANSB. Start at a lower dose and increase when needed
Why are Labs important to obtain while on specific medications? - ANSLabs will tell you the
THERAPEUTIC LEVELS and prevent toxicity
Why are different doses of a medication order for different people? - ANSPeople have different genes
which react differently to different doses of meds
You are going on break and ask a nurse to give a BP med to your patient, she gives the med, you come
back and see no documentation that the med was given, you go and give your patient the medication.
What event just occured? - ANSMedication Error
Exam 1
Which medication taken by a patient would increase their chances of a fall?
A. Laxative
B. Anticoagulants
C. Antilipid (Cholesterol)
D. Antipsychotic - ANSA. Laxative
As a nurse, what should I ask and know about my newly admitted patient? - ANSBackground/ Past
Medical History
How many generations back do you go when taking a Family History? Any other special considerations? -
ANS3 generations back, include Sibling medical history as well
What does OTC stand for? - ANSover the counter
What are problems associated with taking OTC medications? - ANSDrug- Drug interactions, liver and
kidney failure, MASKING A GREATER HEALTH ISSUE
HIGHER OR LOWER
ELDERLY COMPARED TO ADULT Kidney Function,
Body fat, and Gastric PH - ANSKidney: Lower
Body Fat: Higher
Gastric PH: Higher (More basic)
Convert lbs to kg
Convert mL to oz - ANS2.2lbs= 1kg
, 29.574mL= 1oz
Elderly Lady (Patient) is in pain, according to their culture the husbands makes the decisions, and refuses
pain meds for wife. What do you do? - ANSEducate importance of pain management, let them know
meds are available if they change their mind, ask husband to leave room and offer meds to patient
What are the three names for a medication? - ANSChemical, Generic, and Brand/Trade
The name Acetaminophen is an example of which med name - ANSGeneric
The name Tylenol is an example of which med name? - ANSTrade Name/ Brand Name
Why would a doctor prescribe a generic name med and not a brand name? - ANSGeneric name is made
by different manufacturers versus brand name is from specific manufacturer
ADME - ANSabsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
When a physician orders a BP med, they would:
A. Start at a higher dose and decrease when needed
B. Start at a lower dose and increase when needed
C. Order dose based on weight - ANSB. Start at a lower dose and increase when needed
Why are Labs important to obtain while on specific medications? - ANSLabs will tell you the
THERAPEUTIC LEVELS and prevent toxicity
Why are different doses of a medication order for different people? - ANSPeople have different genes
which react differently to different doses of meds
You are going on break and ask a nurse to give a BP med to your patient, she gives the med, you come
back and see no documentation that the med was given, you go and give your patient the medication.
What event just occured? - ANSMedication Error
