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NR 293 PHAM EDAPT 1 with 136 Correct
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NR 293 PHAM EDAPT 1 with 136 Correct
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Pharmacology - ANSWER is the study of medications or drugs.



The Principles of Pharmacokinetics (ADMEE) - ANSWER Absorption,

Distribution,

Metabolism,

Effect

Excretion



Distribution - ANSWER is the transport of a drug in the bloodstream to its site of action. It describes how
a drug is delivered through the body.



Absorption - ANSWER is the movement of a drug from its site of administration to the bloodstream.



Metabolism - ANSWER biochemically alters a drug to make it usable in the body.



effect - ANSWER is the intended use of the drug



Excretion - ANSWER is the elimination of a drug and any of its metabolites.



Each drug has 3 names - ANSWER chemical name, generic name, Trade/brand name



Trade/ brand name - ANSWER Is the proprietary name for a medication.

that is usually registered by a pharmaceutical company for marketing.

,NR 293 PHAM EDAPT 1 with 136 Correct
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Chemical names - ANSWER describe the chemical or molecular structure of a drug.



Generic names - ANSWER is often shorter and simpler than the chemical name and is used to identify
the drug



NCLEX-RN® questions - ANSWER only use the generic (not trade/brand) names of medications



What actions may a pharmaceutical company take to create a new drug? - ANSWER Change the way a
generic medication is absorbed

Change the way a generic medication is distributed

Combine two medications together

Create a new medication



Off-label use of drugs - ANSWER When a drug that has been tested and approved for use for a particular
condition is used for a different purpose than intended by the manufacturer.



Routes of medication administration - ANSWER Ophthalmic

Otic

Nasal

Oral

Buccal

Sublingual

Inhalation

Intramuscular

Intravenous

Subcutaneous

Rectal

Topical

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Routes of Medication Administration

Otic - ANSWER in the ear



Routes of Medication Administration

Nasal - ANSWER in the nostrils/nose



Routes of Medication Administration

Ophthalmic - ANSWER in the eye



Routes of Medication Administration

Oral - ANSWER pills, liquid



Routes of Medication Administration

Buccal - ANSWER in the side of the mouth



Routes of Medication Administration

Sublingual - ANSWER under the tongue



Routes of Medication Administration

Inhalation - ANSWER breathed into the lungs



Routes of Medication Administration

Intramuscular - ANSWER in a muscle



Routes of Medication Administration

Intravenous - ANSWER in a vein