NSG124 Exam 1 Units 1-4 Questions and Answers
Describe the basic application of pharmacology in nursing practice Producing max.
benefit with min. harm.
1. Collecting baseline data needed to evaluate therapeutic effects.
2. Identifying high-risk patients.
3. Assessing patient capacity for self-care.
Purpose of drug regulation? Results in safer, more effective drugs. Provided by the FDA
to assure safe, efficacious medications.
Drug naming (3)? Chemical: Describes drug using the nomenclature of chemistry
Generic/Non-proprietary: Each drug has only one. Assigned by the U.S Adopted Names Council.
ALWAYS lower-case.
Brand/Trade: Marketed name created by companies. Multiple brand names. Must be approved
by FDA. Capitalized.
Process of drug development? Expensive and lengthy; 10-15 years to complete. Of
thousands, only few enter clinical trial, and only 1/5 of those few gain approval.
OTC vs Prescription drugs? OTC: can be purchased without a physician's prescription.
Usually relieves mild pain, motion sickness, allergies, cold, etc.
Prescription: requires MD order/prescription.
Sources of Drug Information? Newsletters, reference books, the internet.
What is the pharmacokinetic process & steps? (4) A drug's movement throughout the
body.
Describe the basic application of pharmacology in nursing practice Producing max.
benefit with min. harm.
1. Collecting baseline data needed to evaluate therapeutic effects.
2. Identifying high-risk patients.
3. Assessing patient capacity for self-care.
Purpose of drug regulation? Results in safer, more effective drugs. Provided by the FDA
to assure safe, efficacious medications.
Drug naming (3)? Chemical: Describes drug using the nomenclature of chemistry
Generic/Non-proprietary: Each drug has only one. Assigned by the U.S Adopted Names Council.
ALWAYS lower-case.
Brand/Trade: Marketed name created by companies. Multiple brand names. Must be approved
by FDA. Capitalized.
Process of drug development? Expensive and lengthy; 10-15 years to complete. Of
thousands, only few enter clinical trial, and only 1/5 of those few gain approval.
OTC vs Prescription drugs? OTC: can be purchased without a physician's prescription.
Usually relieves mild pain, motion sickness, allergies, cold, etc.
Prescription: requires MD order/prescription.
Sources of Drug Information? Newsletters, reference books, the internet.
What is the pharmacokinetic process & steps? (4) A drug's movement throughout the
body.
