NUR 2092 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)
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Blood dyscrasia - Correct answer-bone marrow depression caused by drug effects
on the rapidly multiplying cells of the bone marrow, lower than normal levels of
blood components can be seen.
Dermatological reaction - Correct answer-skin reactions commonly seen as adverse
effects of drugs; can range from simple rash to potentially exfoliative dermatitis.
Drug allergy - Correct answer-formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein;
causes an immune response when the person is next exposed to that drug.
Hypersensitivity - Correct answer-excessive responsiveness to either the primary
or the secondary effects of a drug; may be caused by a pathological condition or, in
the absence of one, by a particular patient's individual response.
Poisoning - Correct answer-overdose of a drug that causes damage to multiple
body systems and has the potential for fatal reactions.
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,Stomatitis - Correct answer-inflammation of the mucous membranes related to
drug effects; can lead to alterations in nutrition and dental problems.
Superinfections - Correct answer-infections caused by the destruction of normal
flora bacteria by certain drugs; which allow other bacteria to grow out of control
and cause infection; may occur during the course of antibiotic therapy.
Assessment - Correct answer-information gathering regarding the current status of
a particular patient; including evaluation of past history and physical examination;
provides a baseline of information and clues to effectiveness of therapy.
Evaluation - Correct answer-part of the nursing process; determining the effects of
the interventions that were instituted for the patient and leading to further
assessment and intervention.
Implementation - Correct answer-actions undertaken to meet a patient's needs, such
as administration of drugs, comfort measures, or patient teaching.
Nursing - Correct answer-the art of nurturing and administering to the sick,
combined with scientific application of chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biology,
nutrition, psychology, and pharmacology to the particular clinical situation.
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,Nursing diagnosis - Correct answer-statement of the actual or potential problem,
based on the assessment of a particular clinical situation, which directs needed
nursing interventions.
Nursing process - ADPIE - Correct answer-the problem-solving process used to
provide efficient nursing care; it involves gathering information, formulating a
nursing diagnosis statement, prioritizing the diagnosis, developing goals and
desired outcomes for the patient, carrying out interventions, and evaluating the
process.
Planning - Correct answer-the process of prioritizing the information gathered in
assessment and, using the established nursing diagnoses, to develop goals and
desired outcomes for the patient.
Adverse effects - Correct answer-drug effects, sometimes called side effects, that
are not the desired therapeutic effects; may be unpleasant or even dangerous.
Brand name - Correct answer-name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical
company that developed it; also called a trade name or proprietary name.
Chemical name - Correct answer-name that reflects the chemical structure of a
drug.
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, Drugs - Correct answer-chemicals that are introduced into the body to bring about
change
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Correct answer-federal agency responsible
for the regulation and enforcement of drug evaluation and distribution policies.
Generic drugs - Correct answer-drugs sold by their generic name; not brand name
or trade name product.
Generic name - Correct answer-the original designation that a drug is given when
the drug company that developed it applies for the approval process.
Genetic engineering - Correct answer-process of altering DNA , usually of
bacteria, to produce a chemical to be used in a drug.
Orphan drugs - Correct answer-drugs that have been discovered but would not be
profitable for a drug company to develop; usually drugs that would treat only a
small number of people, these orphans can be adopted by drug companies to
develop.
Over - the - Counter (OTC) drugs - Correct answer-drugs that are available without
a prescription for self-treatment of a variety of complaints; deemed to be safe when
used as directed; often formerly only available by prescription.
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Blood dyscrasia - Correct answer-bone marrow depression caused by drug effects
on the rapidly multiplying cells of the bone marrow, lower than normal levels of
blood components can be seen.
Dermatological reaction - Correct answer-skin reactions commonly seen as adverse
effects of drugs; can range from simple rash to potentially exfoliative dermatitis.
Drug allergy - Correct answer-formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein;
causes an immune response when the person is next exposed to that drug.
Hypersensitivity - Correct answer-excessive responsiveness to either the primary
or the secondary effects of a drug; may be caused by a pathological condition or, in
the absence of one, by a particular patient's individual response.
Poisoning - Correct answer-overdose of a drug that causes damage to multiple
body systems and has the potential for fatal reactions.
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,Stomatitis - Correct answer-inflammation of the mucous membranes related to
drug effects; can lead to alterations in nutrition and dental problems.
Superinfections - Correct answer-infections caused by the destruction of normal
flora bacteria by certain drugs; which allow other bacteria to grow out of control
and cause infection; may occur during the course of antibiotic therapy.
Assessment - Correct answer-information gathering regarding the current status of
a particular patient; including evaluation of past history and physical examination;
provides a baseline of information and clues to effectiveness of therapy.
Evaluation - Correct answer-part of the nursing process; determining the effects of
the interventions that were instituted for the patient and leading to further
assessment and intervention.
Implementation - Correct answer-actions undertaken to meet a patient's needs, such
as administration of drugs, comfort measures, or patient teaching.
Nursing - Correct answer-the art of nurturing and administering to the sick,
combined with scientific application of chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biology,
nutrition, psychology, and pharmacology to the particular clinical situation.
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,Nursing diagnosis - Correct answer-statement of the actual or potential problem,
based on the assessment of a particular clinical situation, which directs needed
nursing interventions.
Nursing process - ADPIE - Correct answer-the problem-solving process used to
provide efficient nursing care; it involves gathering information, formulating a
nursing diagnosis statement, prioritizing the diagnosis, developing goals and
desired outcomes for the patient, carrying out interventions, and evaluating the
process.
Planning - Correct answer-the process of prioritizing the information gathered in
assessment and, using the established nursing diagnoses, to develop goals and
desired outcomes for the patient.
Adverse effects - Correct answer-drug effects, sometimes called side effects, that
are not the desired therapeutic effects; may be unpleasant or even dangerous.
Brand name - Correct answer-name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical
company that developed it; also called a trade name or proprietary name.
Chemical name - Correct answer-name that reflects the chemical structure of a
drug.
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, Drugs - Correct answer-chemicals that are introduced into the body to bring about
change
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Correct answer-federal agency responsible
for the regulation and enforcement of drug evaluation and distribution policies.
Generic drugs - Correct answer-drugs sold by their generic name; not brand name
or trade name product.
Generic name - Correct answer-the original designation that a drug is given when
the drug company that developed it applies for the approval process.
Genetic engineering - Correct answer-process of altering DNA , usually of
bacteria, to produce a chemical to be used in a drug.
Orphan drugs - Correct answer-drugs that have been discovered but would not be
profitable for a drug company to develop; usually drugs that would treat only a
small number of people, these orphans can be adopted by drug companies to
develop.
Over - the - Counter (OTC) drugs - Correct answer-drugs that are available without
a prescription for self-treatment of a variety of complaints; deemed to be safe when
used as directed; often formerly only available by prescription.
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