Nightingale College BSN 315 Pharmacology Chapters
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Terms in this set (106)
Drug Any substance that is taken to cure, or reduce
symptoms of a medical condition.
Pharmacology The study of medicine.
Pharmacotherapy/Pharmacotherapeutic Application of drugs for the purpose of disease
s prevention and treatment of suffering.
,Indications and Contraindications The conditions for which a drug is approved are its
indications. Every drug has at least one indication. Some
drugs are used for conditions for which they have not
been approved; these are called unlabeled or off- label
indications.
Therapeutic classification -Based on their usefulness in treating a specific disease
-The key to therapeutic classification is to simply state
what condition is being treated by the particular drug.
-The prefix anti- refers to therapeutic classification.
Pharmacologic Classification -Addresses a drugs mechanism of action or how a drug
produces its effect in the body.
-More specific than therapeutic
-Requires biochemistry and pathophysiology
Chemical name -Assigned using standard nomenclature.
-A drug has only one chemical name
-Helpful in predicting a drugs physical and chemical
properties.
Generic name Name assigned by the United States Adopted Name
Council.
Less complicated and easy to remember.
Trade Name Sometimes called the proprietary product, or brand
name is assigned by the pharmaceutical company
maketing the drug.
Exclusivity Typical length of exclusivity for a new drug is 5 years.
Combination drug Drugs with more than one active generic ingredient.
Pros and Cons of Generic Drugs Generic drugs are less expensive than brand name
drugs, by they may differ in bioavailability. (The rate at
which drug produces its effect.)
, The nurses responsibility for knowledge Is what drug is ordered including name and drug
in regards to pharmacotherapeutics... classification, intended or proposed used, effects on
the body, contraindications, special considerations (how
age, weight, body fat distribution, and pathophysiologic
states affect pharmacotheraputic response), expected
and potential adverse events, why the drug was
prescribed how the drug is supplied by the pharmacy,
administration of the drug, and what considerations
apply to the patient.
The major goal to study pharmacology... is to eliminate medication errors and to limit the number
and severity of adverse drug events.
To prevent medication errors RN's can Routinely apply their experience and knowledge of
pharmacotherapeutics to clinical practice. It is vital the
nurse be prepared to cognized and respond to
potential adverse effects of the medication.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult Normal aging processes can alter pharmacokinetic and
(pharmokinetic and pharmodynamics). pharmacodynamics responses to drugs.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult Overall, absorption of nutrients and drugs tend to slow
(absorption) with aging.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult Age related increases in fat storage cause lipid soluble
(plasma levels drug concentration in drugs to be stored in the body for extended periods,
tissues) leading to lower plasma levels and increased drug
concentrations in the tissues.
Age related changes in the liver Include reduced hepatic function, decreased liver mass,
diminished blood flow, and alteration in the activity of
hepatic enzymes.
Frequency of administration for older Should be decreased to avoid toxicity due to drug
adults accumulation.
1-13: Questions & A+ Solutions
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Terms in this set (106)
Drug Any substance that is taken to cure, or reduce
symptoms of a medical condition.
Pharmacology The study of medicine.
Pharmacotherapy/Pharmacotherapeutic Application of drugs for the purpose of disease
s prevention and treatment of suffering.
,Indications and Contraindications The conditions for which a drug is approved are its
indications. Every drug has at least one indication. Some
drugs are used for conditions for which they have not
been approved; these are called unlabeled or off- label
indications.
Therapeutic classification -Based on their usefulness in treating a specific disease
-The key to therapeutic classification is to simply state
what condition is being treated by the particular drug.
-The prefix anti- refers to therapeutic classification.
Pharmacologic Classification -Addresses a drugs mechanism of action or how a drug
produces its effect in the body.
-More specific than therapeutic
-Requires biochemistry and pathophysiology
Chemical name -Assigned using standard nomenclature.
-A drug has only one chemical name
-Helpful in predicting a drugs physical and chemical
properties.
Generic name Name assigned by the United States Adopted Name
Council.
Less complicated and easy to remember.
Trade Name Sometimes called the proprietary product, or brand
name is assigned by the pharmaceutical company
maketing the drug.
Exclusivity Typical length of exclusivity for a new drug is 5 years.
Combination drug Drugs with more than one active generic ingredient.
Pros and Cons of Generic Drugs Generic drugs are less expensive than brand name
drugs, by they may differ in bioavailability. (The rate at
which drug produces its effect.)
, The nurses responsibility for knowledge Is what drug is ordered including name and drug
in regards to pharmacotherapeutics... classification, intended or proposed used, effects on
the body, contraindications, special considerations (how
age, weight, body fat distribution, and pathophysiologic
states affect pharmacotheraputic response), expected
and potential adverse events, why the drug was
prescribed how the drug is supplied by the pharmacy,
administration of the drug, and what considerations
apply to the patient.
The major goal to study pharmacology... is to eliminate medication errors and to limit the number
and severity of adverse drug events.
To prevent medication errors RN's can Routinely apply their experience and knowledge of
pharmacotherapeutics to clinical practice. It is vital the
nurse be prepared to cognized and respond to
potential adverse effects of the medication.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult Normal aging processes can alter pharmacokinetic and
(pharmokinetic and pharmodynamics). pharmacodynamics responses to drugs.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult Overall, absorption of nutrients and drugs tend to slow
(absorption) with aging.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult Age related increases in fat storage cause lipid soluble
(plasma levels drug concentration in drugs to be stored in the body for extended periods,
tissues) leading to lower plasma levels and increased drug
concentrations in the tissues.
Age related changes in the liver Include reduced hepatic function, decreased liver mass,
diminished blood flow, and alteration in the activity of
hepatic enzymes.
Frequency of administration for older Should be decreased to avoid toxicity due to drug
adults accumulation.
