NUR334 pharmacology exam 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Pharmacodynamics - CORRECT ANSWER -how the drug affects the body (like drug
affecting receptor sites)
Pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER -how the body affects the drug (metabolism,
distribution, excretion, absorption)
What body system is at the highest risk for drug toxicity or adverse side effects? - CORRECT
ANSWER -renal system
If you have poor renal function - CORRECT ANSWER -proceed with caution meds will
decrease GFR
What is the antagonist for opioids? - CORRECT ANSWER -naloxone
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER -reverses the effects
Onset of medication - CORRECT ANSWER -right when the med begins to work
Peak - CORRECT ANSWER -when the medication is most effective (maximum
therapeutic effect) (at highest risk for hypoglycemia if insulin)
Duration - CORRECT ANSWER -the entire time the medication is working
When doing a med rec what are some things we should ask? - CORRECT ANSWER -
herbal supplements, over the counter meds, prescribed meds, allergies, supplements
, Vicodin is - CORRECT ANSWER -tylenol and hydrocodone
Percocet is - CORRECT ANSWER -tylenol and oxycodone
If patient is allergic to vicodin what should we also avoid? - CORRECT ANSWER -
tylenol and hydrocodone
Garlic acts as a - CORRECT ANSWER -blood thinner
Which route is the fastest? - CORRECT ANSWER -IV
When do you evaluate for PO meds? - CORRECT ANSWER -1 hour
Evaluate IV meds - CORRECT ANSWER -30 minutes
Best way to evaluate patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -ask (scale)
Face scale is - CORRECT ANSWER -wong-baker
If you were to give a bronchodilator to a pt how would you evaluate? - CORRECT
ANSWER -listen to lungs
What is the First pass effect - CORRECT ANSWER -the concentration of the drug is
reduced or made ineffective as it passes through the liver
What do you do if the patient refuses treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -educate and if
the patient still refuses they have that right
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Pharmacodynamics - CORRECT ANSWER -how the drug affects the body (like drug
affecting receptor sites)
Pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER -how the body affects the drug (metabolism,
distribution, excretion, absorption)
What body system is at the highest risk for drug toxicity or adverse side effects? - CORRECT
ANSWER -renal system
If you have poor renal function - CORRECT ANSWER -proceed with caution meds will
decrease GFR
What is the antagonist for opioids? - CORRECT ANSWER -naloxone
Antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER -reverses the effects
Onset of medication - CORRECT ANSWER -right when the med begins to work
Peak - CORRECT ANSWER -when the medication is most effective (maximum
therapeutic effect) (at highest risk for hypoglycemia if insulin)
Duration - CORRECT ANSWER -the entire time the medication is working
When doing a med rec what are some things we should ask? - CORRECT ANSWER -
herbal supplements, over the counter meds, prescribed meds, allergies, supplements
, Vicodin is - CORRECT ANSWER -tylenol and hydrocodone
Percocet is - CORRECT ANSWER -tylenol and oxycodone
If patient is allergic to vicodin what should we also avoid? - CORRECT ANSWER -
tylenol and hydrocodone
Garlic acts as a - CORRECT ANSWER -blood thinner
Which route is the fastest? - CORRECT ANSWER -IV
When do you evaluate for PO meds? - CORRECT ANSWER -1 hour
Evaluate IV meds - CORRECT ANSWER -30 minutes
Best way to evaluate patients? - CORRECT ANSWER -ask (scale)
Face scale is - CORRECT ANSWER -wong-baker
If you were to give a bronchodilator to a pt how would you evaluate? - CORRECT
ANSWER -listen to lungs
What is the First pass effect - CORRECT ANSWER -the concentration of the drug is
reduced or made ineffective as it passes through the liver
What do you do if the patient refuses treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER -educate and if
the patient still refuses they have that right
