LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
, Pharmaceutical Phase - ANSWERSThe manufacture of a drug until absorption takes
place in the body.
Pharmacokinetic Phase - ANSWERSWhat the body does with the drug. Absorption,
distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase - ANSWERSWhat the drug does to the body.
The Liver - ANSWERSInactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys - ANSWERSEliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Affect - ANSWERSDrug build-up in the body.
Therapeutic Dose - ANSWERSPositive result.
Lethal Dose - ANSWERSAmount of drug that will cause death.
Toxic Dose - ANSWERSAmount of drug that will produce s & s of poisoning.
Drug Interaction - ANSWERSOne drug alters another drug.
Antagonist - ANSWERSDrug that will block the action of another drug. Example is
narcam for respiratory depression
Reduced Response - ANSWERSTolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied
because of this.
Allergic Reaction - ANSWERSAnaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict
blood vessels.
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 - ANSWERSName
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
Any Special Instructions
Adverse Drug Reaction - ANSWERSHarmful, unintended reaction to a drug
administered at a normal dosage.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
, Pharmaceutical Phase - ANSWERSThe manufacture of a drug until absorption takes
place in the body.
Pharmacokinetic Phase - ANSWERSWhat the body does with the drug. Absorption,
distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase - ANSWERSWhat the drug does to the body.
The Liver - ANSWERSInactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys - ANSWERSEliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Affect - ANSWERSDrug build-up in the body.
Therapeutic Dose - ANSWERSPositive result.
Lethal Dose - ANSWERSAmount of drug that will cause death.
Toxic Dose - ANSWERSAmount of drug that will produce s & s of poisoning.
Drug Interaction - ANSWERSOne drug alters another drug.
Antagonist - ANSWERSDrug that will block the action of another drug. Example is
narcam for respiratory depression
Reduced Response - ANSWERSTolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied
because of this.
Allergic Reaction - ANSWERSAnaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict
blood vessels.
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 - ANSWERSName
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
Any Special Instructions
Adverse Drug Reaction - ANSWERSHarmful, unintended reaction to a drug
administered at a normal dosage.
