pharmacology OA WGU
Practice Questions &
Answers
Comprehensive Explanations
& Rationales
Key Concepts • Review
Questions • Exam Preparation
, drug cycle absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
absorption medication absorbed in GI mucosa.
what effects absorption rate fat, pH, concentration of medication, length of contact, age, food, depth of breathing
distribution medication transported via circulatory system to point of action
metabolism medication metabolized by liver
excretion drug removed from body so they don't build up
US pharmacopia created in 1820, where first listed drug standards
controlled substance act of 1970 required hospitals to register with DEA
NCC MERP A no error, capacity to cause error
NCC MERP B error that didn't reach the patient
NCC MERP C error that reached patient but unlikely to cause harm
NCC MERP D error that reached the patient, could have necessitated monitoring and/or
intervention to preclude harm
NCC MERP E error that could have caused temporary harm
NCC MERP F error that could have caused temporary harm requiring initial, prolonged
hospitalization
NCC MERP G error that could have resulted in permanent harm
Practice Questions &
Answers
Comprehensive Explanations
& Rationales
Key Concepts • Review
Questions • Exam Preparation
, drug cycle absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
absorption medication absorbed in GI mucosa.
what effects absorption rate fat, pH, concentration of medication, length of contact, age, food, depth of breathing
distribution medication transported via circulatory system to point of action
metabolism medication metabolized by liver
excretion drug removed from body so they don't build up
US pharmacopia created in 1820, where first listed drug standards
controlled substance act of 1970 required hospitals to register with DEA
NCC MERP A no error, capacity to cause error
NCC MERP B error that didn't reach the patient
NCC MERP C error that reached patient but unlikely to cause harm
NCC MERP D error that reached the patient, could have necessitated monitoring and/or
intervention to preclude harm
NCC MERP E error that could have caused temporary harm
NCC MERP F error that could have caused temporary harm requiring initial, prolonged
hospitalization
NCC MERP G error that could have resulted in permanent harm
