Pharmacology Exam 1 Ameritech Questions and Answers Already Passed
Year Pharmacology was officially recognized - Answers 1847 John Jacob Abel-the father of American
Pharm
Drug - Answers Any substance that is taken to prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of a medical condition
Therapeutic Classification describes - Answers what is being treated by the drug. i.e.;
influence blood clotting
lower blood cholesterol
lower blood pressure
anticoagulants
antihyperlipidemics
antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Classification describes - Answers how the drug reacts. i.e.;
lowers plasma volume
blocks heart calcium channels
blocks hormonal activity
diuretic
calcium channel blockers
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
Generic name - Answers Assigned by United States Adopted Name Council.
ALWAYS lower case
nonproprietary
Trade name - Answers Proprietary
Product
Brand name
Assigned by pharmaceutical company
First letter always capitalized
, Bioavailability - Answers the amount of drug available in the bloodstream
Fastest routes - Answers IV
Inhalation
Sublingual
Slowest route - Answers Topical
Before any drug is administered, the nurse must - Answers obtain and process pertinent info:
patient's medical history
physical assessment
disease processes
learning needs/capabilities
Always consider growth & developmental factors
Patent medicines - Answers contained brand name
claimed to cure any symptom or disease
often harmless and ineffective
some hazardous & addictive & contained cocaine, heroin, & morphine
unregulated
1912 Sherley Amendment - Answers makes meds safer by prohibiting the sale of drugs labeled with false
therapeutic claims.
Placebo - Answers sugar pill
control "non treatment" group
FDA - Answers Program for priority drugs to receive accelerated approval.
Drug approval for drugs intended to treat serious & life threatening conditions, such as cancer & AIDS.
Requires pharm company to file subsequent reports confirming effectiveness of the drug
4 phases of Pharmacokinetics - Answers Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Year Pharmacology was officially recognized - Answers 1847 John Jacob Abel-the father of American
Pharm
Drug - Answers Any substance that is taken to prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of a medical condition
Therapeutic Classification describes - Answers what is being treated by the drug. i.e.;
influence blood clotting
lower blood cholesterol
lower blood pressure
anticoagulants
antihyperlipidemics
antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Classification describes - Answers how the drug reacts. i.e.;
lowers plasma volume
blocks heart calcium channels
blocks hormonal activity
diuretic
calcium channel blockers
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
Generic name - Answers Assigned by United States Adopted Name Council.
ALWAYS lower case
nonproprietary
Trade name - Answers Proprietary
Product
Brand name
Assigned by pharmaceutical company
First letter always capitalized
, Bioavailability - Answers the amount of drug available in the bloodstream
Fastest routes - Answers IV
Inhalation
Sublingual
Slowest route - Answers Topical
Before any drug is administered, the nurse must - Answers obtain and process pertinent info:
patient's medical history
physical assessment
disease processes
learning needs/capabilities
Always consider growth & developmental factors
Patent medicines - Answers contained brand name
claimed to cure any symptom or disease
often harmless and ineffective
some hazardous & addictive & contained cocaine, heroin, & morphine
unregulated
1912 Sherley Amendment - Answers makes meds safer by prohibiting the sale of drugs labeled with false
therapeutic claims.
Placebo - Answers sugar pill
control "non treatment" group
FDA - Answers Program for priority drugs to receive accelerated approval.
Drug approval for drugs intended to treat serious & life threatening conditions, such as cancer & AIDS.
Requires pharm company to file subsequent reports confirming effectiveness of the drug
4 phases of Pharmacokinetics - Answers Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
