NSG-318 Exam 1 QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100%
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onset - CORRECT ANSWER-Time it takes drug to reach minimum effective concentration
peak - CORRECT ANSWER-highest concentration in blood
trough - CORRECT ANSWER-point of lowest concentration of the drug (drawn before next dose
is to be administered)
duration - CORRECT ANSWER-length of time taken for the drug to exert a therapeutic affect
non-specific receptors - CORRECT ANSWER-affect multiple sites (if one is targeted all will be
targeted)
non-selective receptors - CORRECT ANSWER-affect multiple receptors (beta, alpha, etc.)
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent receptor activation (blocks the response); one drug
blocks/reduces effects of other drug
, agonist - CORRECT ANSWER-Activate receptors to produce a desired response
additive - CORRECT ANSWER-Sum of effects of two drugs
synergistic - CORRECT ANSWER-Effect is much greater than effects of drugs alone
pharmacogenetics - CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic understanding of how drugs may impact one
person differently than someone else
side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-desirable or undesirable; secondary drug effects
placebo effect - CORRECT ANSWER-drug response not attributed to chemical drug properties
toxic - CORRECT ANSWER-drug level exceeds therapeutic range
what is the fastest therapeutic route for meds - CORRECT ANSWER-IV
normal lab values- electrolytes (K) - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5-5.0mEq/L
normal lab values- electrolytes (Na) - CORRECT ANSWER-136-145mEq/L
normal lab values- chemistry (BUN) - CORRECT ANSWER-10-20mg/dL
normal lab values- chemistry (serum creatinine) - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-1.3mg/DI
, normal lab values- chemistry (ALP) - CORRECT ANSWER-30-120 units/L
normal lab values- chemistry (ALT) - CORRECT ANSWER-4-36 units/L
normal lab values- chemistry (AST) - CORRECT ANSWER-0-35 units/L
how many times should you read the drug label - CORRECT ANSWER-3 times
competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-patient-family-centered care, collaboration and teamwork,
evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics
reporting med errors - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure the client is safe
Notify your immediate supervisor
Check for adverse drug reporting
Identify your responsibility for external reporting
U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program
just culture - CORRECT ANSWER-encourages individuals to report drug errors with the goal to
repair the system.
Identify key ethical concepts for pharmacotherapy. - CORRECT ANSWER--informed consent: pt
has right to be informed; voluntary participation
-autonomy: right to self-determination
-beneficence: protecting the client from harm
-justice: selection of research subjects is fair
-respect for persons:
-ethical rights: right assessment, pt right to education, right evaluation, pt right to refuse
AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
onset - CORRECT ANSWER-Time it takes drug to reach minimum effective concentration
peak - CORRECT ANSWER-highest concentration in blood
trough - CORRECT ANSWER-point of lowest concentration of the drug (drawn before next dose
is to be administered)
duration - CORRECT ANSWER-length of time taken for the drug to exert a therapeutic affect
non-specific receptors - CORRECT ANSWER-affect multiple sites (if one is targeted all will be
targeted)
non-selective receptors - CORRECT ANSWER-affect multiple receptors (beta, alpha, etc.)
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent receptor activation (blocks the response); one drug
blocks/reduces effects of other drug
, agonist - CORRECT ANSWER-Activate receptors to produce a desired response
additive - CORRECT ANSWER-Sum of effects of two drugs
synergistic - CORRECT ANSWER-Effect is much greater than effects of drugs alone
pharmacogenetics - CORRECT ANSWER-Genetic understanding of how drugs may impact one
person differently than someone else
side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-desirable or undesirable; secondary drug effects
placebo effect - CORRECT ANSWER-drug response not attributed to chemical drug properties
toxic - CORRECT ANSWER-drug level exceeds therapeutic range
what is the fastest therapeutic route for meds - CORRECT ANSWER-IV
normal lab values- electrolytes (K) - CORRECT ANSWER-3.5-5.0mEq/L
normal lab values- electrolytes (Na) - CORRECT ANSWER-136-145mEq/L
normal lab values- chemistry (BUN) - CORRECT ANSWER-10-20mg/dL
normal lab values- chemistry (serum creatinine) - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-1.3mg/DI
, normal lab values- chemistry (ALP) - CORRECT ANSWER-30-120 units/L
normal lab values- chemistry (ALT) - CORRECT ANSWER-4-36 units/L
normal lab values- chemistry (AST) - CORRECT ANSWER-0-35 units/L
how many times should you read the drug label - CORRECT ANSWER-3 times
competencies - CORRECT ANSWER-patient-family-centered care, collaboration and teamwork,
evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics
reporting med errors - CORRECT ANSWER-Make sure the client is safe
Notify your immediate supervisor
Check for adverse drug reporting
Identify your responsibility for external reporting
U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program
just culture - CORRECT ANSWER-encourages individuals to report drug errors with the goal to
repair the system.
Identify key ethical concepts for pharmacotherapy. - CORRECT ANSWER--informed consent: pt
has right to be informed; voluntary participation
-autonomy: right to self-determination
-beneficence: protecting the client from harm
-justice: selection of research subjects is fair
-respect for persons:
-ethical rights: right assessment, pt right to education, right evaluation, pt right to refuse
