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NURS 1110 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE REFLECTING
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY 2026-27 JUST
RELEASED VERSION
Unit I & 2
Difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications
a. Therapeutic classifications- based on the desired therapeutic
effect of the drug (ex. Aspirin is a anti-inflammatory)
b. Pharmacologic classification-Based on the way a drug works at the
molecular, tissue, or body system level (examples
Chemical, generic, and trade names for drugs,
differences of Chemical name = scientific formula
(not practical for patients). Generic name =
universal, official, lowercase, less expensive.
Trade/brand name = company’s marketed version, capitalized, may vary by
manufacturer.
Food and Drug Administration's role in drug regulation
c. Risk classifications in pregnancy (A – X)
Just remember that providers need to look at the drug company's
clinical trials and recommendations for use in pregnancy instead of
relying on just the risk category.
d. Controlled substance schedules I – V and what drugs fall into those
categories
I- most controlled Not medically approved by FDA to be therapeutic
Ex. illegal substances except for marijuana
II- has
therapeutic uses but can cause addiction and dependence
opioids. Ex. cocain, stimulants (ADHD meds) and anabolic steroids
(testosterone) oxycodone only 30 day supply
III- therapeutic and medically necessary (cough syrups) can have refills
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IV- benzo's can have refills of their prescriptions, unlike schedule II
drugs
V-meds that are usually not an opioid, stimulant, or benzo, but have
been known to cause severe physical dependency and abuse so they
are put on the controlled list: gabapentin, Lyrica, tramadol, etc.
What safeguards are used to prevent abuse and misuse in
healthcare?
- controlled stop substance act regulate
prescribing/dispensing narcotics meds kept in a locked
cabinet
- access restricted to authorized staff with unique passwords
- med count before and end of shift
-wasting controlled meds two licensed nurses need to witness
- Documentation
- Barcodes
- electronic health record EHR
-Education
i. What is the nurses role in safeguarding, administrating, and
monitoring?
Following policies
follow the six
rights use
barcode scanning
educate patients on safe use
NURS 1110 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE REFLECTING
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND SAFETY 2026-27 JUST
RELEASED VERSION
Unit I & 2
Difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications
a. Therapeutic classifications- based on the desired therapeutic
effect of the drug (ex. Aspirin is a anti-inflammatory)
b. Pharmacologic classification-Based on the way a drug works at the
molecular, tissue, or body system level (examples
Chemical, generic, and trade names for drugs,
differences of Chemical name = scientific formula
(not practical for patients). Generic name =
universal, official, lowercase, less expensive.
Trade/brand name = company’s marketed version, capitalized, may vary by
manufacturer.
Food and Drug Administration's role in drug regulation
c. Risk classifications in pregnancy (A – X)
Just remember that providers need to look at the drug company's
clinical trials and recommendations for use in pregnancy instead of
relying on just the risk category.
d. Controlled substance schedules I – V and what drugs fall into those
categories
I- most controlled Not medically approved by FDA to be therapeutic
Ex. illegal substances except for marijuana
II- has
therapeutic uses but can cause addiction and dependence
opioids. Ex. cocain, stimulants (ADHD meds) and anabolic steroids
(testosterone) oxycodone only 30 day supply
III- therapeutic and medically necessary (cough syrups) can have refills
, 2
IV- benzo's can have refills of their prescriptions, unlike schedule II
drugs
V-meds that are usually not an opioid, stimulant, or benzo, but have
been known to cause severe physical dependency and abuse so they
are put on the controlled list: gabapentin, Lyrica, tramadol, etc.
What safeguards are used to prevent abuse and misuse in
healthcare?
- controlled stop substance act regulate
prescribing/dispensing narcotics meds kept in a locked
cabinet
- access restricted to authorized staff with unique passwords
- med count before and end of shift
-wasting controlled meds two licensed nurses need to witness
- Documentation
- Barcodes
- electronic health record EHR
-Education
i. What is the nurses role in safeguarding, administrating, and
monitoring?
Following policies
follow the six
rights use
barcode scanning
educate patients on safe use
