NURS 2407 - Pharmacology Exam One Content: Chapter 1 Questions & Answers

What is drug therapy? - ANSWER-A plan to prevent or improve a health problem including the use of drugs. What factors are involved with drug therapy? - ANSWER-- Identifying the specific health problem - Determine what drug/drugs would best help the situation - Deciding the best delivery method and schedule - Ensuring that the proper amount of the drug is given - Helping the patient become an active participant in his or her drug therapy What are intrinsic drugs? - ANSWER-Chemicals/drugs that are made by the body (hormones, enzymes, growth factors, and other substances that change the activity of cells. What are extrinsic drugs? - ANSWER-Drugs that are not made by the body, but can be similar to an intrinsic drug. (ex: morphine, an extrinsic drug, mimics endorphin, an intrinsic drug) What is the intended response of a drug? - ANSWER-The desired effect that improves body function. What is the side effect of a drug? - ANSWER-The minor effects of a drug on body cells or tissues that are not intended actions. What do all drugs have? - ANSWER-All drugs have at least one intended response and at least one side effect.