NSG 318 Topic 1 Exam With Complete Solutions 100%
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pharmacology - ANSWER>>study or science of drugs
drug - ANSWER>>any chemical that affects the physiological process of a living
organism
pharmacokinetics - ANSWER>>the process of drug movement throughout the body
that is necessary to achieve drug action
pharmacodynamics - ANSWER>>the study of the effects of drugs on the body
pharmacogenetics - ANSWER>>the study of genetic factors that influence an
individuals response to a specific drug
What are the nursing implications/considerations? - ANSWER>>concepts the nurse
must include in safely administering medications (consider all vital signs: temperature,
pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, and labs)
safety - ANSWER>>the state of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or
loss
What are the 6 rights of medication safety? - ANSWER>>right patient
right drug
right dose
right route
right time
, right documentation
chemical name of a drug - ANSWER>>describes the chemical structure of the drug
generic name of a drug - ANSWER>>official, nonproprietary name (acetaminophen)
brand/trade name of drug - ANSWER>>proprietary name (Tylenol)
generic drugs - ANSWER>>contain the same active ingredients, but may have
inactive/inert ingredients to change the tablet shape and control release time
What is important when using a generic drug? - ANSWER>>the health care provider
needs to say on the prescription if using the generic brand is okay, or if the patient
needs to use name brand
OTC drugs - ANSWER>>over the counter drugs: drugs that have been found safe and
appropriate for use without the need of a health care provider
What are the things that OTC drugs must provide on their label? - ANSWER>>active
and inactive ingredients
purpose of product
use of product
warnings
dosage instructions (who can use it and how often)
CAM - ANSWER>>complementary and alternative therapies: included botanicals,
nutritional products and herbal supplements
What does the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act- DSHEA do? -
ANSWER>>assures that products are safe and label information is truthful and not
Verified 2025-2026!!
pharmacology - ANSWER>>study or science of drugs
drug - ANSWER>>any chemical that affects the physiological process of a living
organism
pharmacokinetics - ANSWER>>the process of drug movement throughout the body
that is necessary to achieve drug action
pharmacodynamics - ANSWER>>the study of the effects of drugs on the body
pharmacogenetics - ANSWER>>the study of genetic factors that influence an
individuals response to a specific drug
What are the nursing implications/considerations? - ANSWER>>concepts the nurse
must include in safely administering medications (consider all vital signs: temperature,
pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, and labs)
safety - ANSWER>>the state of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or
loss
What are the 6 rights of medication safety? - ANSWER>>right patient
right drug
right dose
right route
right time
, right documentation
chemical name of a drug - ANSWER>>describes the chemical structure of the drug
generic name of a drug - ANSWER>>official, nonproprietary name (acetaminophen)
brand/trade name of drug - ANSWER>>proprietary name (Tylenol)
generic drugs - ANSWER>>contain the same active ingredients, but may have
inactive/inert ingredients to change the tablet shape and control release time
What is important when using a generic drug? - ANSWER>>the health care provider
needs to say on the prescription if using the generic brand is okay, or if the patient
needs to use name brand
OTC drugs - ANSWER>>over the counter drugs: drugs that have been found safe and
appropriate for use without the need of a health care provider
What are the things that OTC drugs must provide on their label? - ANSWER>>active
and inactive ingredients
purpose of product
use of product
warnings
dosage instructions (who can use it and how often)
CAM - ANSWER>>complementary and alternative therapies: included botanicals,
nutritional products and herbal supplements
What does the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act- DSHEA do? -
ANSWER>>assures that products are safe and label information is truthful and not
