NRSG 245 Pharmacology Exam 1 questions with
correct answers
any chemical that can affect living processes CORRECT ANSWER drug
the medical use of drugs CORRECT ANSWER therapeutics
the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems CORRECT ANSWER
pharmacology
the study of drugs in humans CORRECT ANSWER clinical pharmacology
nurse teaches patient to avoid engaging in hazardous activities when taking an antihistamines for allergy symptoms
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER selectivity
nurse explains that a generic form of a newly prescribed drug is available to a patient to a patient who has limited insurance coverage for drugs
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER low cost
nurse researches if an antidote is available when administering drugs that have the potential to cause significant harm or death
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER reversible action the nurse administers ciprofloxacin through a second intravenous line separate from all other drugs
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER freedom from reactions
nurse explains that quinapril and Accupril are names for the same drug describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER generic name
nurse reassess the patient 20-30 minutes after administration on opiate analgesic
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER effectiveness
during discharge teaching, nurse assesses if the patient will be able to take a prescribed drug 4 times a day as ordered
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER ease of administration
when a patient is or could be pregnant, the nurse researches the pregnancy category
of every drug administered
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER safety
nurse teaches patients that the medicine cabinet is a bad place to store medications because the heat and humidity can damage the drug
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER chemical stability nurse is aware that African Americans often do not respond as well as Caucasians to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE I) prescribed for hypertension
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER predictability
knowing the major adverse reactions of a drug, when they are likely to occur, early
signs of development, and interventions to minimize discomfort and harm CORRECT ANSWER minimizing adverse effects
the rights of drug administration coupled with the knowledge of pharmacology CORRECT ANSWER dosage and administration
knowing the reason for drug use and being able to assess the patient's medication needs CORRECT ANSWER making as-needed decisions
knowing the early signs of toxicity and the proper intervention when it occurs CORRECT ANSWER managing toxicity
collecting baseline data, identifying high risk patients, and determining the patient's capacity for self care CORRECT ANSWER preadministration assessment
taking a thorough drug history, advising the patient to avoid drugs that may interact with prescribed medication, monitoring for adverse interactions CORRECT ANSWER minimizing adverse interactions
the process to determine if a drug is beneficial or causes harm CORRECT ANSWER evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects
correct answers
any chemical that can affect living processes CORRECT ANSWER drug
the medical use of drugs CORRECT ANSWER therapeutics
the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems CORRECT ANSWER
pharmacology
the study of drugs in humans CORRECT ANSWER clinical pharmacology
nurse teaches patient to avoid engaging in hazardous activities when taking an antihistamines for allergy symptoms
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER selectivity
nurse explains that a generic form of a newly prescribed drug is available to a patient to a patient who has limited insurance coverage for drugs
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER low cost
nurse researches if an antidote is available when administering drugs that have the potential to cause significant harm or death
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER reversible action the nurse administers ciprofloxacin through a second intravenous line separate from all other drugs
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER freedom from reactions
nurse explains that quinapril and Accupril are names for the same drug describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER generic name
nurse reassess the patient 20-30 minutes after administration on opiate analgesic
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER effectiveness
during discharge teaching, nurse assesses if the patient will be able to take a prescribed drug 4 times a day as ordered
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER ease of administration
when a patient is or could be pregnant, the nurse researches the pregnancy category
of every drug administered
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER safety
nurse teaches patients that the medicine cabinet is a bad place to store medications because the heat and humidity can damage the drug
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER chemical stability nurse is aware that African Americans often do not respond as well as Caucasians to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE I) prescribed for hypertension
describe property of an ideal drug CORRECT ANSWER predictability
knowing the major adverse reactions of a drug, when they are likely to occur, early
signs of development, and interventions to minimize discomfort and harm CORRECT ANSWER minimizing adverse effects
the rights of drug administration coupled with the knowledge of pharmacology CORRECT ANSWER dosage and administration
knowing the reason for drug use and being able to assess the patient's medication needs CORRECT ANSWER making as-needed decisions
knowing the early signs of toxicity and the proper intervention when it occurs CORRECT ANSWER managing toxicity
collecting baseline data, identifying high risk patients, and determining the patient's capacity for self care CORRECT ANSWER preadministration assessment
taking a thorough drug history, advising the patient to avoid drugs that may interact with prescribed medication, monitoring for adverse interactions CORRECT ANSWER minimizing adverse interactions
the process to determine if a drug is beneficial or causes harm CORRECT ANSWER evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects