Pharmacology and the Nursing Process,
9th Edition-TEST BANK
Pharmacology
Study of biologic effects of chemicals.
Clinical Pharmacology
Application of pharmacology in patient care.
Pharmacotherapeutics
Use of drugs to treat, prevent, diagnose diseases.
Pharmacoeconomics
Costs associated with drug therapy.
Pharmacodynamics
Effects of drugs on the body.
Pharmacokinetics
How the body processes drugs.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Imaging technique using X-rays for diagnosis.
Chemotherapy
Drug treatment for cancer management.
Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
Immunization against three viral diseases.
,Iodine Contrast
Substance used in imaging to enhance visibility.
Oncology Unit
Department specializing in cancer treatment.
Public Health Department
Agency focused on community health services.
Routine Immunization
Scheduled vaccinations for disease prevention.
Drug Administration
Process of giving medication to patients.
Nursing Role in Pharmacology
Nurses administer and monitor drug therapies.
Drug Therapy
Use of medications to manage health conditions.
Patient Safety
Protection of patients during drug administration.
Drug Diagnosis
Using drugs to assist in disease identification.
Drug Treatment
Using medications to alleviate symptoms or cure.
Drug Prevention
Using medications to prevent disease occurrence.
Biologic Effects
Physiological responses to chemical substances.
Nurse's Responsibilities
,Ensure safe and effective medication administration.
Morphine
A narcotic classified as Schedule II drug.
Schedule II
Drugs with high abuse potential and accepted medical use.
Schedule I
Drugs with high abuse potential, no medical use.
Schedule III
Drugs with lesser abuse potential than Schedule II.
Schedule IV
Drugs with low abuse potential and limited dependence.
Phase III studies
Involve vast clinical populations for drug evaluation.
Bioavailability
Portion of drug reaching systemic circulation effectively.
Critical concentration
Amount of drug needed for therapeutic effect.
Distribution
Movement of drug to body tissues in pharmacokinetics.
Half-life
Time for drug amount to decrease by half.
Adverse effects
Negative reactions experienced by patients during drug use.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration, regulates drug approval.
, Generic drugs
Medications equivalent to brand-name drugs in dosage.
Brand name drugs
Medications marketed under a trademarked name.
Narcotics
Drugs with high potential for abuse and dependence.
Clinical population
Group of patients involved in drug studies.
Preclinical trials
Initial drug testing phase using animal subjects.
Drug evaluation studies
Research to assess drug safety and effectiveness.
Medication safety
Assessment of drug interactions and patient health.
Over-the-counter medications
Drugs available without prescription.
Orphan drugs
Medications for rare diseases with limited market.
Patient monitoring
Observing patients for drug effects and safety.
Experimental drugs
Medications under investigation for efficacy and safety.
Over-the-Counter Medications
Medications patients may underestimate in importance.
Orphan Drugs
9th Edition-TEST BANK
Pharmacology
Study of biologic effects of chemicals.
Clinical Pharmacology
Application of pharmacology in patient care.
Pharmacotherapeutics
Use of drugs to treat, prevent, diagnose diseases.
Pharmacoeconomics
Costs associated with drug therapy.
Pharmacodynamics
Effects of drugs on the body.
Pharmacokinetics
How the body processes drugs.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Imaging technique using X-rays for diagnosis.
Chemotherapy
Drug treatment for cancer management.
Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
Immunization against three viral diseases.
,Iodine Contrast
Substance used in imaging to enhance visibility.
Oncology Unit
Department specializing in cancer treatment.
Public Health Department
Agency focused on community health services.
Routine Immunization
Scheduled vaccinations for disease prevention.
Drug Administration
Process of giving medication to patients.
Nursing Role in Pharmacology
Nurses administer and monitor drug therapies.
Drug Therapy
Use of medications to manage health conditions.
Patient Safety
Protection of patients during drug administration.
Drug Diagnosis
Using drugs to assist in disease identification.
Drug Treatment
Using medications to alleviate symptoms or cure.
Drug Prevention
Using medications to prevent disease occurrence.
Biologic Effects
Physiological responses to chemical substances.
Nurse's Responsibilities
,Ensure safe and effective medication administration.
Morphine
A narcotic classified as Schedule II drug.
Schedule II
Drugs with high abuse potential and accepted medical use.
Schedule I
Drugs with high abuse potential, no medical use.
Schedule III
Drugs with lesser abuse potential than Schedule II.
Schedule IV
Drugs with low abuse potential and limited dependence.
Phase III studies
Involve vast clinical populations for drug evaluation.
Bioavailability
Portion of drug reaching systemic circulation effectively.
Critical concentration
Amount of drug needed for therapeutic effect.
Distribution
Movement of drug to body tissues in pharmacokinetics.
Half-life
Time for drug amount to decrease by half.
Adverse effects
Negative reactions experienced by patients during drug use.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration, regulates drug approval.
, Generic drugs
Medications equivalent to brand-name drugs in dosage.
Brand name drugs
Medications marketed under a trademarked name.
Narcotics
Drugs with high potential for abuse and dependence.
Clinical population
Group of patients involved in drug studies.
Preclinical trials
Initial drug testing phase using animal subjects.
Drug evaluation studies
Research to assess drug safety and effectiveness.
Medication safety
Assessment of drug interactions and patient health.
Over-the-counter medications
Drugs available without prescription.
Orphan drugs
Medications for rare diseases with limited market.
Patient monitoring
Observing patients for drug effects and safety.
Experimental drugs
Medications under investigation for efficacy and safety.
Over-the-Counter Medications
Medications patients may underestimate in importance.
Orphan Drugs
