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NURS 180
NURS 180 / NURS180: Quiz 1 Exam Pharmacology |WCU
(Latest 2026/2027) Q&A.
1. Describe clinical investigation.: Takes place in 3 different stages
Longest part of approval process
Evaluates human benefits
Tests on healthy humans first, then on those with the target ailment
2. Define controlled substances.: Restricted by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 Are
frequently abused
Have a high potential for addiction & dependence
Have restricted use
Placed into one of five schedules
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3. What are schedule 2 medications?: May be dispersed only in cases where therapeutic
value has been determines
Drugs, substances, or chemicals defined as drugs with high potential for abuse
Potentially lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
Considered dangerous
Dilaudid, methadone, meperidine, morphon
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4. What is the preclinical investigation for medication testing?: Involves laboratory
research
Tests done on cells & animals
Determines drug-dose range
Examines adverse effects
Results considered inconclusive
Median Lethal dose
5. List the names of drugs that have the highest potential of addiction.: Controlled
substances
Heroin
Lysergic acid diethylamide
Marijuana
Peyote
Methaqualone
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3,4-methylphenidate (ecstasy)
6. Describe physical dependence to medication.: The presence of physical withdrawal
symptoms are seen when a person is physically dependent on a drug and the drug is
removed.
Muscle tremors
7. List the 5 rights of medication administration.: Patient
Medication
Dose
Route
Time
8. What are the important points to medication administration that ensure patient
safety?: Verify orders before drug administration
Know how to prepare and administer drug safely
Before drug is administered, the nurse must know all variables of the patient's condition
Be prepared to recognize and react to adverse effects
NURS 180
NURS 180
NURS 180 / NURS180: Quiz 1 Exam Pharmacology |WCU
(Latest 2026/2027) Q&A.
1. Describe clinical investigation.: Takes place in 3 different stages
Longest part of approval process
Evaluates human benefits
Tests on healthy humans first, then on those with the target ailment
2. Define controlled substances.: Restricted by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 Are
frequently abused
Have a high potential for addiction & dependence
Have restricted use
Placed into one of five schedules
NURS 180
, 2
NURS 180
3. What are schedule 2 medications?: May be dispersed only in cases where therapeutic
value has been determines
Drugs, substances, or chemicals defined as drugs with high potential for abuse
Potentially lead to severe psychological or physical dependence
Considered dangerous
Dilaudid, methadone, meperidine, morphon
NURS 180
, 3
NURS 180
4. What is the preclinical investigation for medication testing?: Involves laboratory
research
Tests done on cells & animals
Determines drug-dose range
Examines adverse effects
Results considered inconclusive
Median Lethal dose
5. List the names of drugs that have the highest potential of addiction.: Controlled
substances
Heroin
Lysergic acid diethylamide
Marijuana
Peyote
Methaqualone
NURS 180
, NURS 180
4
3,4-methylphenidate (ecstasy)
6. Describe physical dependence to medication.: The presence of physical withdrawal
symptoms are seen when a person is physically dependent on a drug and the drug is
removed.
Muscle tremors
7. List the 5 rights of medication administration.: Patient
Medication
Dose
Route
Time
8. What are the important points to medication administration that ensure patient
safety?: Verify orders before drug administration
Know how to prepare and administer drug safely
Before drug is administered, the nurse must know all variables of the patient's condition
Be prepared to recognize and react to adverse effects
NURS 180
