NU 150 PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW EXAM 1||
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Combined effect of two drugs is eual to the sum of each drug given alone -
ANSWER: Additive Reaction
drug or substance that causes abnormal development of the fetus, leading to
deformities - ANSWER: Teratogen
inactive form of the original drug - ANSWER: Metabolite
pertaining to the phase during which a drug dissolves in the body - ANSWER:
Pharmaceutic
undesirable reaction produced by a normal immune system - ANSWER:
hypersensitivity
Drug interacts with each other and Produce an effect that is greater than the sum of
their separate action - ANSWER: synergistic reaction
any unusual or abnormal response that differs from the response normally expected
to a specific drug and dosage - ANSWER: drug idiosyncrasy
Responsible for the approval of new drugs in the United States - ANSWER: Food
and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Which categories of drug names should the nurse refer to avoid confusion? -
ANSWER: Generic Name( is the official name of the Drug)
Drugs with half life need to be administered? - ANSWER: more frequently
Moves drug particles with the gastrointestinal tract - ANSWER: Absorption
Changes a drug to a more or less active form - ANSWER: Metabolism
Eliminates drugs from the body. - ANSWER: Excretion
Dispenses drugs to various body tissues or target sites - ANSWER: Distribution
An immediate hypersensitivity reaction by the immune system - ANSWER:
allergic reaction
Drug with the potential for abuse and dependency - ANSWER: controlled
substances
Drug buildup when the body is unable to metabolize and excrete the drug -
ANSWER: cumulative effect
An undesirable drug effect - ANSWER: Adverse Reactions
poisonous or harmful: Harmful effects of a drug that may impact organ function -
ANSWER: Toxic Reaction