Nursing 112 Exam 1 Study
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, 1 in = _________ cm 2.5 cm
1 cm = _____ mm 10 mm
2.2 lb = ______ kg 1 kg
pharmacology Drug effects on the body
The body's response to the drug
Includes legal and illegal, prescription and non-prescription, and herbal
supplements.
pharmacology example diphenhydramine (benadryl). the drug's effect is to eliminate or decrease the
severity of patients syndrome. the body's response is drowsiness.
Nursing Responsibilities in Pharmacology Administration
Assessing drug effects
Interventions to make drug more tolerable
Patient education
Continuous monitoring
Keeping self up to date on ever-changing drugs!!!!
We are the front-line defense between patients AND the true
medication
1 multiple choice option
Therapeutic Class why the drug is used
ex- to prevent nausea and vommiting
Pharmacological Class mechanism of action; how the drug works
ex- it blocks serotonin
U.S. Pharmacopoeia a list of drugs that are approved in the U.S.
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) contains prescribing information
drug guide a reference nurses use a lot. you might not find every medication in it.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulates testing, manufacturing, and sale of ALL medications
Monitors safety and effectiveness
Does the drug approval process
Some medicinal products are not FDA regulated, such as Herbal remedies
Naturopathic supplements
nurse practice acts Outlines nurse practice of what we can and cannot do. Defines the scope of
practice for professional nurses
Durham Humphrey amendment specifies which drugs require a prescription and mandates appropiate labeling
Kefauver-Harris Act Requires adverse effects and contraindications to be provided clearly in the
literature. (thalidomide tragedy of the 1950s)
Guide 2026 | Questions,
Answers & Detailed
Rationales
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success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, 1 in = _________ cm 2.5 cm
1 cm = _____ mm 10 mm
2.2 lb = ______ kg 1 kg
pharmacology Drug effects on the body
The body's response to the drug
Includes legal and illegal, prescription and non-prescription, and herbal
supplements.
pharmacology example diphenhydramine (benadryl). the drug's effect is to eliminate or decrease the
severity of patients syndrome. the body's response is drowsiness.
Nursing Responsibilities in Pharmacology Administration
Assessing drug effects
Interventions to make drug more tolerable
Patient education
Continuous monitoring
Keeping self up to date on ever-changing drugs!!!!
We are the front-line defense between patients AND the true
medication
1 multiple choice option
Therapeutic Class why the drug is used
ex- to prevent nausea and vommiting
Pharmacological Class mechanism of action; how the drug works
ex- it blocks serotonin
U.S. Pharmacopoeia a list of drugs that are approved in the U.S.
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) contains prescribing information
drug guide a reference nurses use a lot. you might not find every medication in it.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulates testing, manufacturing, and sale of ALL medications
Monitors safety and effectiveness
Does the drug approval process
Some medicinal products are not FDA regulated, such as Herbal remedies
Naturopathic supplements
nurse practice acts Outlines nurse practice of what we can and cannot do. Defines the scope of
practice for professional nurses
Durham Humphrey amendment specifies which drugs require a prescription and mandates appropiate labeling
Kefauver-Harris Act Requires adverse effects and contraindications to be provided clearly in the
literature. (thalidomide tragedy of the 1950s)
