Nursing 112 Exam 2 Review Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
What are the three drug names?
chemical, generic, trade
The drug is at its lowest concentration, right before the next dose is due
Trough
When the concentration is at its highest
Peak Action
The period of time in which the medication has a pharmacological effect
duration of action
What schedule is drugs that have an acceptable medical use but high potential for
abuse?
Schedule II
What schedule is drugs that have a high potential for abuse and no acceptable medical
use?
Schedule I
What schedule is medically acceptable drugs that may cause dependency?
Schedule III
True or False: Diminished renal function in older adults increases the risk of toxicity
True
, What kind of effect relieves the signs and symptoms of a disease but has no impact on
the disease itself?
Palliative Effect
What kind of effect destroys disease producing microorganisms of body cells?
Chemotherapeutic effect
What organ is responsible for breaking down medication?
Liver
What is the name for street drugs sold illegally?
Illicit drugs
What injection site is for the inner aspect of forearm?
Intradermal
What injection sites are used for subcutaneous injections?
Fatty area over triceps, abdomen, and anterior thigh
What intramuscular site is not recommended for injection?
Rectus femoris
What are the veins called used for Intravenous (IV) injection sites?
Cephalic and Basilic Veins
What needles are common for giving IM injection?
1 1/2 inch needle
Extract
Verified Correct Answers
What are the three drug names?
chemical, generic, trade
The drug is at its lowest concentration, right before the next dose is due
Trough
When the concentration is at its highest
Peak Action
The period of time in which the medication has a pharmacological effect
duration of action
What schedule is drugs that have an acceptable medical use but high potential for
abuse?
Schedule II
What schedule is drugs that have a high potential for abuse and no acceptable medical
use?
Schedule I
What schedule is medically acceptable drugs that may cause dependency?
Schedule III
True or False: Diminished renal function in older adults increases the risk of toxicity
True
, What kind of effect relieves the signs and symptoms of a disease but has no impact on
the disease itself?
Palliative Effect
What kind of effect destroys disease producing microorganisms of body cells?
Chemotherapeutic effect
What organ is responsible for breaking down medication?
Liver
What is the name for street drugs sold illegally?
Illicit drugs
What injection site is for the inner aspect of forearm?
Intradermal
What injection sites are used for subcutaneous injections?
Fatty area over triceps, abdomen, and anterior thigh
What intramuscular site is not recommended for injection?
Rectus femoris
What are the veins called used for Intravenous (IV) injection sites?
Cephalic and Basilic Veins
What needles are common for giving IM injection?
1 1/2 inch needle
Extract
