LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Pharmaceutical Phase - ANSWER-The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes
place in the body.
Pharmacokinetic Phase - ANSWER-What the body does with the drug. Absorption,
distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase - ANSWER-What the drug does to the body.
The Liver - ANSWER-Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys - ANSWER-Eliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Affect - ANSWER-Drug build-up in the body.
Therapeutic Dose - ANSWER-Positive result.
Lethal Dose - ANSWER-Amount of drug that will cause death.
Toxic Dose - ANSWER-Amount of drug that will produce s & s of poisoning.
Drug Interaction - ANSWER-One drug alters another drug.
Antagonist - ANSWER-Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is
narcam for respiratory depression
Reduced Response - ANSWER-Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because
of this.
Allergic Reaction - ANSWER-Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict
blood vessels.
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 - ANSWER-Name
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
, Any Special Instructions
Adverse Drug Reaction - ANSWER-Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug
administered at a normal dosage.
Contraindications - ANSWER-Conditions in which drug should not be given
Trade Name - ANSWER-Short, brand name received from manufacturer
Generic Name - ANSWER-Longer name for the same drug
Stat - ANSWER-Immediately. Number one priority
Now - ANSWER-Give now. Number two priority.
Prn - ANSWER-Give as necessary using nurses judgment.
Six Rights - ANSWER-Medication
Dose
Time
Route
Patient
Documentation
Enteral - ANSWER-Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets.
First-Pass Metabolism - ANSWER-Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to
systemic distribution.
Adverse effects: rash, jaundice, PHOTOSENSITIVITY, Steven Johnson syndrome,
Diarrhea
Nursing considerations: allergy with any med SULFA, monitor skin and liver function
PT education: take with 8 oz H20 , avoid direct sunlight
Cephalosporin , Carbapenems, Glycopeptides - ANSWER-CLASS: Beta- Lactam Abt's
BACTERICIDAL
USES: infections of the resp, GI, GU, skin, soft tissue, bones
ADVERSE EFFECTS: Gi distress + Skin irritation
Medication names: Penicillin, Ancef, Primaxin, Vancomycin
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Pharmaceutical Phase - ANSWER-The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes
place in the body.
Pharmacokinetic Phase - ANSWER-What the body does with the drug. Absorption,
distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase - ANSWER-What the drug does to the body.
The Liver - ANSWER-Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys - ANSWER-Eliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Affect - ANSWER-Drug build-up in the body.
Therapeutic Dose - ANSWER-Positive result.
Lethal Dose - ANSWER-Amount of drug that will cause death.
Toxic Dose - ANSWER-Amount of drug that will produce s & s of poisoning.
Drug Interaction - ANSWER-One drug alters another drug.
Antagonist - ANSWER-Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is
narcam for respiratory depression
Reduced Response - ANSWER-Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because
of this.
Allergic Reaction - ANSWER-Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict
blood vessels.
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 - ANSWER-Name
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
, Any Special Instructions
Adverse Drug Reaction - ANSWER-Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug
administered at a normal dosage.
Contraindications - ANSWER-Conditions in which drug should not be given
Trade Name - ANSWER-Short, brand name received from manufacturer
Generic Name - ANSWER-Longer name for the same drug
Stat - ANSWER-Immediately. Number one priority
Now - ANSWER-Give now. Number two priority.
Prn - ANSWER-Give as necessary using nurses judgment.
Six Rights - ANSWER-Medication
Dose
Time
Route
Patient
Documentation
Enteral - ANSWER-Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets.
First-Pass Metabolism - ANSWER-Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to
systemic distribution.
Adverse effects: rash, jaundice, PHOTOSENSITIVITY, Steven Johnson syndrome,
Diarrhea
Nursing considerations: allergy with any med SULFA, monitor skin and liver function
PT education: take with 8 oz H20 , avoid direct sunlight
Cephalosporin , Carbapenems, Glycopeptides - ANSWER-CLASS: Beta- Lactam Abt's
BACTERICIDAL
USES: infections of the resp, GI, GU, skin, soft tissue, bones
ADVERSE EFFECTS: Gi distress + Skin irritation
Medication names: Penicillin, Ancef, Primaxin, Vancomycin
