NSG 250 Exam 1 test
questions and answers
What is pharmacology?
Pharmacology is the study of chemicals that affect the body's functioning
What is pharmacotherapeutics?
the branch of pharmacology that uses drugs to treat, prevent, and
diagnose disease
What is the nurse's role in pharmacology?
-perform necessary pre-administration checks
-administer the drug
-monitor patient for side effects, intended effects, and adverse effects
-evaluate outcomes after medication administration
-intervene to make the drug regimen more tolerable if problems arise
-provide patient and family education about the drug
-prevent med errors
What are prescription medications and what are some examples?
Prescription medications requires a licensed prescriber to write for
medication. Some examples are antibiotics
What are over the counter medications and what are some examples?
OTC medications are meds that patients can buy and take at free will. An
example would be Motrin, Tylenol, Benadryl, etc
What are controlled medications and what are some examples?
A controlled medication is regulated by the FDA due to abuse potential. An
example would be opioids.
What is a behind the counter medication?
These medications do not require a prescription, but have more
restrictions than true OTC medications.
-typically locked up
-quantity limits exist
-sales are tracked
An example of a behind the counter medication is pseudoephedrine, why
are sales regulated on this medication?
The medication can be used to make meth.
,How are drugs classified in the US?
They are classified into 5 schedules
What are schedule 1 medications and give examples.
They are drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high
potential for abuse. They are the most dangerous drugs. Some examples
are heroin, LSD, ecstasy, marijuana, methaqualone, and peyote
What are schedule two medications and give examples.
They are drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially
leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Some examples
are combination products with less than 15 mg of hydrocodone per dosage
unit, cocaine, methadone, hydromorphone (dilaudid), oxycodone
(oxycontin), fentanyl, adderall, and ritalin
What are schedule 3 medications and give examples.
Drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological
dependence. An example would be ketamine, anabolic steroids,
testosterone, and products containing less than 90mg of codeine per
dosage unit
What are schedule 4 medications and give examples
They are drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
Some examples are Xanax, soma, Ativan, tramadol, ambien, and valium
What are schedule 5 medications and give examples.
Drugs with lower potential for abuse and consist of preparations
containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Some examples are
lomotil, motofen, Lyrica
What is Pregnancy category A?
There are appropriate human studies and no risk to the baby or mom
What is pregnancy category B?
there are insufficient human studies, but animal research suggests safety
or animal studies show issues but human studies show safety
What is pregnancy category C?
There are insufficient human studies, but animal studies show problems or
no animal studies and insufficient human studies
What is pregnancy category D?
Human studies, with or without animal research show fetal risks, but the
drug is important to some women to treat their conditions
, What is pregnancy category X?
Fetal risks are evident and there are no situations where the risk/benefit
justifies the use
What is the difference between generic and trade names?
Generic names identify the drugs active ingredients. It is the name
assigned by the manufacturer that first develops the drug. Often known as
the official name.
Trade names are brand/proprietary names. They are selected by the drug
company that sells it and they are protected by trademark
How many times should the nurse check the drug name?
at least THREE times
True or False: A drug should be ordered by the generic name
True
What form can oral medications come in?
tablet, capsule, powder, or liquid forms
What is enteric coated medications?
They are medications that dissolve when the medication reaches the
intestine.
What are extended release medications?
They are medications that come in forms that delay release of the
medication
True or False: Drug classes are made up of groups of drugs that share
similar characteristics
True
What are the ways that drugs can be classified?
-effect on body system
-chemical composition
-clinical indication
-therapeutic action
What is the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics?
Pharmacokinetics is what the body does to the drug and
pharmacodynamics is what the drug does to the body
Pharmocokinetics has 4 components, what are they?
-absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
questions and answers
What is pharmacology?
Pharmacology is the study of chemicals that affect the body's functioning
What is pharmacotherapeutics?
the branch of pharmacology that uses drugs to treat, prevent, and
diagnose disease
What is the nurse's role in pharmacology?
-perform necessary pre-administration checks
-administer the drug
-monitor patient for side effects, intended effects, and adverse effects
-evaluate outcomes after medication administration
-intervene to make the drug regimen more tolerable if problems arise
-provide patient and family education about the drug
-prevent med errors
What are prescription medications and what are some examples?
Prescription medications requires a licensed prescriber to write for
medication. Some examples are antibiotics
What are over the counter medications and what are some examples?
OTC medications are meds that patients can buy and take at free will. An
example would be Motrin, Tylenol, Benadryl, etc
What are controlled medications and what are some examples?
A controlled medication is regulated by the FDA due to abuse potential. An
example would be opioids.
What is a behind the counter medication?
These medications do not require a prescription, but have more
restrictions than true OTC medications.
-typically locked up
-quantity limits exist
-sales are tracked
An example of a behind the counter medication is pseudoephedrine, why
are sales regulated on this medication?
The medication can be used to make meth.
,How are drugs classified in the US?
They are classified into 5 schedules
What are schedule 1 medications and give examples.
They are drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high
potential for abuse. They are the most dangerous drugs. Some examples
are heroin, LSD, ecstasy, marijuana, methaqualone, and peyote
What are schedule two medications and give examples.
They are drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially
leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. Some examples
are combination products with less than 15 mg of hydrocodone per dosage
unit, cocaine, methadone, hydromorphone (dilaudid), oxycodone
(oxycontin), fentanyl, adderall, and ritalin
What are schedule 3 medications and give examples.
Drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological
dependence. An example would be ketamine, anabolic steroids,
testosterone, and products containing less than 90mg of codeine per
dosage unit
What are schedule 4 medications and give examples
They are drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
Some examples are Xanax, soma, Ativan, tramadol, ambien, and valium
What are schedule 5 medications and give examples.
Drugs with lower potential for abuse and consist of preparations
containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Some examples are
lomotil, motofen, Lyrica
What is Pregnancy category A?
There are appropriate human studies and no risk to the baby or mom
What is pregnancy category B?
there are insufficient human studies, but animal research suggests safety
or animal studies show issues but human studies show safety
What is pregnancy category C?
There are insufficient human studies, but animal studies show problems or
no animal studies and insufficient human studies
What is pregnancy category D?
Human studies, with or without animal research show fetal risks, but the
drug is important to some women to treat their conditions
, What is pregnancy category X?
Fetal risks are evident and there are no situations where the risk/benefit
justifies the use
What is the difference between generic and trade names?
Generic names identify the drugs active ingredients. It is the name
assigned by the manufacturer that first develops the drug. Often known as
the official name.
Trade names are brand/proprietary names. They are selected by the drug
company that sells it and they are protected by trademark
How many times should the nurse check the drug name?
at least THREE times
True or False: A drug should be ordered by the generic name
True
What form can oral medications come in?
tablet, capsule, powder, or liquid forms
What is enteric coated medications?
They are medications that dissolve when the medication reaches the
intestine.
What are extended release medications?
They are medications that come in forms that delay release of the
medication
True or False: Drug classes are made up of groups of drugs that share
similar characteristics
True
What are the ways that drugs can be classified?
-effect on body system
-chemical composition
-clinical indication
-therapeutic action
What is the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics?
Pharmacokinetics is what the body does to the drug and
pharmacodynamics is what the drug does to the body
Pharmocokinetics has 4 components, what are they?
-absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
