Maryville NURS 615 Pharm 1 exam with all the correct answers (100% Verified 2023/2024exam)

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? -AnsLow albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: -Ansis considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? -AnsHalf-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: -Ansthe time between drug administration and maximum concentration of drug in the blood stream. Best therapeutic effect. Duration of action: -Ansthe time between onset of action and metabolism of drug below the minimum needed for an effect. The length of time you have the drug in your system. According to the WHO what is the first step in the prescribing process? -AnsThe first step is to define the patient's problem The second step is to -Ansspecify the therapeutic objective The third step is to -Anschoose which drug or treatment is needed. Step 4 of the WHO approach: -AnsStart the treatment Step 5 of the WHO approach: -AnsEducate the patient Step 6 of the WHO approach: -AnsMonitor the treatment