PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTERS 1-13 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Drug Correct Ans- Any substance that is taken to cure, or reduce
symptoms of a medical condition.
Pharmacology Correct Ans- The study of medicine.
Pharmacotherapy/Pharmacotherapeutics Correct Ans- Application of
drugs for the purpose of disease prevention and treatment of suffering.
Indications and Contraindications Correct Ans- The conditions for
which a drug is approved are its indications. Every drug has at least one
indication. Some drugs are used for conditions for which they have not
been approved; these are called unlabeled or off- label indications.
Therapeutic classification Correct Ans- -Based on their usefulness in
treating a specific disease
-The key to therapeutic classification is to simply state what condition is
being treated by the particular drug.
-The prefix anti- refers to therapeutic classification.
Pharmacologic Classification Correct Ans- -Addresses a drugs
mechanism of action or how a drug produces its effect in the body.
-More specific than therapeutic
-Requires biochemistry and pathophysiology
,Chemical name Correct Ans- -Assigned using standard nomenclature.
-A drug has only one chemical name
-Helpful in predicting a drugs physical and chemical properties.
Generic name Correct Ans- Name assigned by the United States
Adopted Name Council.
Less complicated and easy to remember.
Trade Name Correct Ans- Sometimes called the proprietary product, or
brand name is assigned by the pharmaceutical company maketing the
drug.
Exclusivity Correct Ans- Typical length of exclusivity for a new drug is
5 years.
Combination drug Correct Ans- Drugs with more than one active
generic ingredient.
Pros and Cons of Generic Drugs Correct Ans- Generic drugs are less
expensive than brand name drugs, by they may differ in bioavailability.
(The rate at which drug produces its effect.)
The nurses responsibility for knowledge in regards to
pharmacotherapeutics... Correct Ans- Is what drug is ordered including
name and drug classification, intended or proposed used, effects on the
, body, contraindications, special considerations (how age, weight, body
fat distribution, and pathophysiologic states affect pharmacotheraputic
response), expected and potential adverse events, why the drug was
prescribed how the drug is supplied by the pharmacy, administration of
the drug, and what considerations apply to the patient.
The major goal to study pharmacology... Correct Ans- is to eliminate
medication errors and to limit the number and severity of adverse drug
events.
To prevent medication errors RN's can Correct Ans- Routinely apply
their experience and knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics to clinical
practice. It is vital the nurse be prepared to cognized and respond to
potential adverse effects of the medication.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult
(pharmokinetic and pharmodynamics). Correct Ans- Normal aging
processes can alter pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics responses
to drugs.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult
(absorption) Correct Ans- Overall, absorption of nutrients and drugs
tend to slow with aging.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult (plasma levels drug concentration
in tissues) Correct Ans- Age related increases in fat storage cause lipid
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Drug Correct Ans- Any substance that is taken to cure, or reduce
symptoms of a medical condition.
Pharmacology Correct Ans- The study of medicine.
Pharmacotherapy/Pharmacotherapeutics Correct Ans- Application of
drugs for the purpose of disease prevention and treatment of suffering.
Indications and Contraindications Correct Ans- The conditions for
which a drug is approved are its indications. Every drug has at least one
indication. Some drugs are used for conditions for which they have not
been approved; these are called unlabeled or off- label indications.
Therapeutic classification Correct Ans- -Based on their usefulness in
treating a specific disease
-The key to therapeutic classification is to simply state what condition is
being treated by the particular drug.
-The prefix anti- refers to therapeutic classification.
Pharmacologic Classification Correct Ans- -Addresses a drugs
mechanism of action or how a drug produces its effect in the body.
-More specific than therapeutic
-Requires biochemistry and pathophysiology
,Chemical name Correct Ans- -Assigned using standard nomenclature.
-A drug has only one chemical name
-Helpful in predicting a drugs physical and chemical properties.
Generic name Correct Ans- Name assigned by the United States
Adopted Name Council.
Less complicated and easy to remember.
Trade Name Correct Ans- Sometimes called the proprietary product, or
brand name is assigned by the pharmaceutical company maketing the
drug.
Exclusivity Correct Ans- Typical length of exclusivity for a new drug is
5 years.
Combination drug Correct Ans- Drugs with more than one active
generic ingredient.
Pros and Cons of Generic Drugs Correct Ans- Generic drugs are less
expensive than brand name drugs, by they may differ in bioavailability.
(The rate at which drug produces its effect.)
The nurses responsibility for knowledge in regards to
pharmacotherapeutics... Correct Ans- Is what drug is ordered including
name and drug classification, intended or proposed used, effects on the
, body, contraindications, special considerations (how age, weight, body
fat distribution, and pathophysiologic states affect pharmacotheraputic
response), expected and potential adverse events, why the drug was
prescribed how the drug is supplied by the pharmacy, administration of
the drug, and what considerations apply to the patient.
The major goal to study pharmacology... Correct Ans- is to eliminate
medication errors and to limit the number and severity of adverse drug
events.
To prevent medication errors RN's can Correct Ans- Routinely apply
their experience and knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics to clinical
practice. It is vital the nurse be prepared to cognized and respond to
potential adverse effects of the medication.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult
(pharmokinetic and pharmodynamics). Correct Ans- Normal aging
processes can alter pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics responses
to drugs.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult
(absorption) Correct Ans- Overall, absorption of nutrients and drugs
tend to slow with aging.
Pharmacotherapy and the older adult (plasma levels drug concentration
in tissues) Correct Ans- Age related increases in fat storage cause lipid
