NURS 352 Module 1 Exam
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PASS
What is the main focus of the module on Pharmacotherapeutics? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To analyze learning strategies, understand medication types, and discuss
pharmacological principles.
What defines a medication category? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medications in the
same category act similarly and share therapeutic effects, adverse reactions,
contraindications, and administration considerations.
What is a medication prototype? - CORRECT ANSWER-The most commonly
prescribed medication in a category.
What is the difference between generic and brand/trade name medications? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Generic medications have the same chemical composition
and therapeutic equivalence as brand names, but only one official generic name
exists.
distinguishable traits of generic medications - CORRECT ANSWER-lower case
and only ever one name
, What is the significance of adverse drug reactions? - CORRECT ANSWER-They
indicate potential harmful effects of medications that need to be monitored.
What role does a nurse play in client medication instructions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The nurse provides clear instructions and ensures the client
understands their medication regimen.
What is the difference between prescription and nonprescription medications? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prescription medications require a prescription from a
provider, while nonprescription medications (over-the-counter) do not.
What is pharmaceutics in relation to drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pharmaceutics refers to the phase during which a drug dissolves in the body,
requiring drugs to be a soluble liquid for absorption.
What are the four main processes of pharmacokinetics? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion.
What is absorption in pharmacokinetics? - CORRECT ANSWER-the transmission
of medications from the location of administration to the bloodstream.
What is the first-pass effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs when the liver
metabolizes a drug too quickly after absorption.
What does distribution in pharmacokinetics refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
transportation of medications to sites of action by bodily fluids.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
What is the main focus of the module on Pharmacotherapeutics? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To analyze learning strategies, understand medication types, and discuss
pharmacological principles.
What defines a medication category? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medications in the
same category act similarly and share therapeutic effects, adverse reactions,
contraindications, and administration considerations.
What is a medication prototype? - CORRECT ANSWER-The most commonly
prescribed medication in a category.
What is the difference between generic and brand/trade name medications? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Generic medications have the same chemical composition
and therapeutic equivalence as brand names, but only one official generic name
exists.
distinguishable traits of generic medications - CORRECT ANSWER-lower case
and only ever one name
, What is the significance of adverse drug reactions? - CORRECT ANSWER-They
indicate potential harmful effects of medications that need to be monitored.
What role does a nurse play in client medication instructions? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The nurse provides clear instructions and ensures the client
understands their medication regimen.
What is the difference between prescription and nonprescription medications? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Prescription medications require a prescription from a
provider, while nonprescription medications (over-the-counter) do not.
What is pharmaceutics in relation to drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pharmaceutics refers to the phase during which a drug dissolves in the body,
requiring drugs to be a soluble liquid for absorption.
What are the four main processes of pharmacokinetics? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion.
What is absorption in pharmacokinetics? - CORRECT ANSWER-the transmission
of medications from the location of administration to the bloodstream.
What is the first-pass effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-occurs when the liver
metabolizes a drug too quickly after absorption.
What does distribution in pharmacokinetics refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
transportation of medications to sites of action by bodily fluids.
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