Week 1 CLO (NURS 180) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT

Week 1 CLO (NURS 180) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT

Discuss the prototype approach to drug classification. - ANSWER There are two
types of drug classifications


*Therapeutic*:


Based off of what particular *disease/disorder* the drug is being used to treat


*Pharmacologic*:


Focuses on the *mechanism of action* or how the drug produces an physiological
effect on the body


Distinguish between a drug's chemical name, generic name, and trade name.
(*chemical name*) - ANSWER chemical name: Standard Nomenclature by the
IUPAC used to see the physical/chemical propteries


Ex.


diazepam=7-chloro-1, 3-dihydro-1-*etc*


calcium gluconate

,sodium chloride


Antibiotics (chemical groups)
-fluoroquinolones
-cephalosporins


(International Union of Pure Chemistry)


Distinguish between a drug's chemical name, generic name, and trade name.
(*generic name*) - ANSWER generic name: is assigned by the U.S. Adopted
Name Council (there is only one generic name for each drug)


ibuprofen
acetaminophen


Distinguish between a drug's chemical name, generic name, and trade name.
(*trade name*) - ANSWER trade name: assigned by the company that is
marketing the drug that is usually short


Also called
-proprietary
-product
-brand
name

, Explain the meaning of a controlled substance - ANSWER In the U.S. a
controlled substance is a drug that is restricted by the Controlled Substances Act
of 1970 & later revisions


Categories/Schedules:
(abuse potential/dependency)


-I Highest


-II High


-III Moderate


-IV Low


-V Lowest


Describe the roles and responsibilities of the nurse administering medication. -
ANSWER *What* drug is ordered


*Name* (generic/trade) & drug *classification*


Intended or proposed *use*