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Week 1 Concepts: Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacology
Prepare: Introduction to Pharmacology
Which of the following substances can be defined as a drug? Select all that apply.
Lemon water
St. John’s Wort
Marijuana
Ibuprofen
Garlic
Lisinopril
Which term describes the proprietary name for a medication?
Chemical name
Code name
Trade name
Generic name
Which word describes how the drug is delivered through the body?
Excretion
Distribution
Absorption
Administration
Self Check: How Drugs Move Through the Body
Please place the following in the order they occur in the body:
1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Effect
4. Excretion
Self Check: Drug Names
Using the drop-down menus, choose the correct definition of each name type.
Chemical name: Name describing the molecular structure of a drug
Generic name: Name identifying the drug within a class
Brand name: Proprietary name used for marketing
Self Check: Drug Naming By Pharmaceutical Companies
Which actions may a pharmaceutical company take to create a new drug? Select all that apply.
Take a generic drug and rename it
Change the way a generic medication is distributed
Change the way a generic medication is absorbed
Combine two medications together
Create a new medication
Self Check: Administration of Medication
Using the labels below, drag and drop the route to the correct location on the image.
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Self Check: Medication
Phenytoin, an anti-seizure drug can cause drowsiness. Which medication related term or phrase best describes th
occurrence?
Adverse drug effect
Indication
Drug interaction
Side effect
Reflect: Introduction to Pharmacology
Medication Administration
Match the medication administration route to the correct location on the image.
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FDA Regulations
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the production of which products? Select all that apply.
Prescribed medication
Child restraint packaging for toys
Cosmetics
Grocery stores
Food labels
Dietary supplements
Cigarettes
Administering Medication
What must the nurse consider when administering a medication? Select all that apply.
Insurance status
Cultural issues
Age
Legal issues
Ethical issues
Pregnancy Status
Medication Labels
Bill is looking at a blood pressure medication. The label says Basicide 10mg/25mg. Which of the following is
accurate?
The label should not be used to identify this medication
If half the medication is taken, the patient gets 10mg total
This medication comes in two dosages
This is a combination product containing two medications
Medication Names
Which name, when used by health care professionals, increases the safe administration of medications?
Chemical name
Marketing name
Commercial name
Trade name
Generic name
Medication Errors
A medication error just occurred. Prioritize the following actions in order from the first to last actions the nurse
must complete.
1. Assess the patient for an adverse reaction
2. Notify the healthcare provider
3. Review the facilities procedure for adverse event reporting
4. Complete an incident report
5. Reflect on the incident to determine future precautions needed to prevent error
Medication Route
Select the correct medication route based on location.
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Medication Information
Label the information below correctly using the drop-down menus.
Generic name: Acetaminophen
Trade Name: Tylenol
Strength: 160 mg
Route: Oral
Form: Suspension
Pharmacokinetics
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Week 1 Concepts: Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacology
Prepare: Introduction to Pharmacology
Which of the following substances can be defined as a drug? Select all that apply.
Lemon water
St. John’s Wort
Marijuana
Ibuprofen
Garlic
Lisinopril
Which term describes the proprietary name for a medication?
Chemical name
Code name
Trade name
Generic name
Which word describes how the drug is delivered through the body?
Excretion
Distribution
Absorption
Administration
Self Check: How Drugs Move Through the Body
Please place the following in the order they occur in the body:
1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Effect
4. Excretion
Self Check: Drug Names
Using the drop-down menus, choose the correct definition of each name type.
Chemical name: Name describing the molecular structure of a drug
Generic name: Name identifying the drug within a class
Brand name: Proprietary name used for marketing
Self Check: Drug Naming By Pharmaceutical Companies
Which actions may a pharmaceutical company take to create a new drug? Select all that apply.
Take a generic drug and rename it
Change the way a generic medication is distributed
Change the way a generic medication is absorbed
Combine two medications together
Create a new medication
Self Check: Administration of Medication
Using the labels below, drag and drop the route to the correct location on the image.
Downloaded by Samuel Gero ()
, lOMoARcPSD|50207110
Self Check: Medication
Phenytoin, an anti-seizure drug can cause drowsiness. Which medication related term or phrase best describes th
occurrence?
Adverse drug effect
Indication
Drug interaction
Side effect
Reflect: Introduction to Pharmacology
Medication Administration
Match the medication administration route to the correct location on the image.
Downloaded by Samuel Gero ()
FDA Regulations
, lOMoARcPSD|50207110
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the production of which products? Select all that apply.
Prescribed medication
Child restraint packaging for toys
Cosmetics
Grocery stores
Food labels
Dietary supplements
Cigarettes
Administering Medication
What must the nurse consider when administering a medication? Select all that apply.
Insurance status
Cultural issues
Age
Legal issues
Ethical issues
Pregnancy Status
Medication Labels
Bill is looking at a blood pressure medication. The label says Basicide 10mg/25mg. Which of the following is
accurate?
The label should not be used to identify this medication
If half the medication is taken, the patient gets 10mg total
This medication comes in two dosages
This is a combination product containing two medications
Medication Names
Which name, when used by health care professionals, increases the safe administration of medications?
Chemical name
Marketing name
Commercial name
Trade name
Generic name
Medication Errors
A medication error just occurred. Prioritize the following actions in order from the first to last actions the nurse
must complete.
1. Assess the patient for an adverse reaction
2. Notify the healthcare provider
3. Review the facilities procedure for adverse event reporting
4. Complete an incident report
5. Reflect on the incident to determine future precautions needed to prevent error
Medication Route
Select the correct medication route based on location.
Downloaded by Samuel Gero ()
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Medication Information
Label the information below correctly using the drop-down menus.
Generic name: Acetaminophen
Trade Name: Tylenol
Strength: 160 mg
Route: Oral
Form: Suspension
Pharmacokinetics
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