NU 150 EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Pharmacology. ANSWER -the study of drugs and their interactions with living
systems
3 different drug names. ANSWER -Generic, Trade, and Chemical
Pharmacokinetic phase. ANSWER -Activities within body after drug is administered.
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and half life
Pharmacodynamic phase. ANSWER -what the drug does to the body
Half life. ANSWER -time required for the body to eliminate 50% of a drug- short life=
more frequent doses
Longer half life= less frequent doses
CAUTION WITH PTS WITH LIVER AND OR KIDNEY DISEASE- Takes linger to get
rid of drugs
Pharmaceutic Phase. ANSWER -Dissolution of the drug
Drug action. ANSWER -Enters systemic circulation
Exposes body tissue to effects of drug
Certain drugs may have affinity for certain organs or tissues
Greatest action at cellular level on these sites (target sites)
Agonist. ANSWER -Drugs that bind with receptor to produce a therapeutic response
Antagonist. ANSWER -Blocks drug; Join with receptors to prevent action of agonist;
Narcan blocks effects of morphine overdose
Adverse drug reactions. ANSWER -undesirable drug effects
Anaphylactic shock. ANSWER -Severe allergic reaction- requires immediate medical
attention- nurse- check in pts allergies especially when giving antibiotics, narcotics, and
blood products
, Signs and symptoms of Anaphylactic shock. ANSWER -QUICK ONSET
mild itching rash
burning skin
vascular dilation
generalized edema especially around face and lips
pallor/cyanosis
dizziness/fainting
sneezing/tightness in chest/cough
WHEEZING
Tachycardia
Angioedema. ANSWER -Collections of fluid in the Sub Q tissues
Drug Idiosyncrasy. ANSWER -any unusual or abnormal response that differs from the
response normally expected to a specific drug and dosage- Example= sleeping pills make
you stay awake
Cumulative Effect. ANSWER -condition that occurs when the body cannot metabolize a
drug before additional doses are administered
Toxic Reaction. ANSWER -Occurs with increased dose of meds or when blood
concentration levels exceed therapeutic level. Example- kidneys not working properly so
can't excrete or liver not metabolizing meds properly. Nurse= maybe monitoring blood
levels. Should know s/s of toxicity with certain drugs. Report toxic levels to MD
Factors influencing drug response. ANSWER -Age, weight, sex, disease, route of
administration
Nursing Implications about drug administration. ANSWER -Be knowledgeable about
meds. When in doubt. Seek help-
Drug errors. ANSWER -any incident in which a patient receives the wrong dose, wrong
drug, drug by the wrong route, or drug given at the wrong time- notify MD first. Happens
with you don't question I clear orders. Do not verify calculations. ALWAYS listen to pt.
They know what their meds look like and may question unusual pills. ONE TASK AT A
TIME! ONE PT AT A TIME
General principles of drug administration. ANSWER -Always know about drug giving,
reason you are giving, action, common adverse reactions, precautions in administration, and
normal doses give.
Preparing drugs for administration. ANSWER -Wash hands
Prepare in quite place
Don't touch the pills
Be alert for drugs with similar names
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
GRADED A+.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Pharmacology. ANSWER -the study of drugs and their interactions with living
systems
3 different drug names. ANSWER -Generic, Trade, and Chemical
Pharmacokinetic phase. ANSWER -Activities within body after drug is administered.
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and half life
Pharmacodynamic phase. ANSWER -what the drug does to the body
Half life. ANSWER -time required for the body to eliminate 50% of a drug- short life=
more frequent doses
Longer half life= less frequent doses
CAUTION WITH PTS WITH LIVER AND OR KIDNEY DISEASE- Takes linger to get
rid of drugs
Pharmaceutic Phase. ANSWER -Dissolution of the drug
Drug action. ANSWER -Enters systemic circulation
Exposes body tissue to effects of drug
Certain drugs may have affinity for certain organs or tissues
Greatest action at cellular level on these sites (target sites)
Agonist. ANSWER -Drugs that bind with receptor to produce a therapeutic response
Antagonist. ANSWER -Blocks drug; Join with receptors to prevent action of agonist;
Narcan blocks effects of morphine overdose
Adverse drug reactions. ANSWER -undesirable drug effects
Anaphylactic shock. ANSWER -Severe allergic reaction- requires immediate medical
attention- nurse- check in pts allergies especially when giving antibiotics, narcotics, and
blood products
, Signs and symptoms of Anaphylactic shock. ANSWER -QUICK ONSET
mild itching rash
burning skin
vascular dilation
generalized edema especially around face and lips
pallor/cyanosis
dizziness/fainting
sneezing/tightness in chest/cough
WHEEZING
Tachycardia
Angioedema. ANSWER -Collections of fluid in the Sub Q tissues
Drug Idiosyncrasy. ANSWER -any unusual or abnormal response that differs from the
response normally expected to a specific drug and dosage- Example= sleeping pills make
you stay awake
Cumulative Effect. ANSWER -condition that occurs when the body cannot metabolize a
drug before additional doses are administered
Toxic Reaction. ANSWER -Occurs with increased dose of meds or when blood
concentration levels exceed therapeutic level. Example- kidneys not working properly so
can't excrete or liver not metabolizing meds properly. Nurse= maybe monitoring blood
levels. Should know s/s of toxicity with certain drugs. Report toxic levels to MD
Factors influencing drug response. ANSWER -Age, weight, sex, disease, route of
administration
Nursing Implications about drug administration. ANSWER -Be knowledgeable about
meds. When in doubt. Seek help-
Drug errors. ANSWER -any incident in which a patient receives the wrong dose, wrong
drug, drug by the wrong route, or drug given at the wrong time- notify MD first. Happens
with you don't question I clear orders. Do not verify calculations. ALWAYS listen to pt.
They know what their meds look like and may question unusual pills. ONE TASK AT A
TIME! ONE PT AT A TIME
General principles of drug administration. ANSWER -Always know about drug giving,
reason you are giving, action, common adverse reactions, precautions in administration, and
normal doses give.
Preparing drugs for administration. ANSWER -Wash hands
Prepare in quite place
Don't touch the pills
Be alert for drugs with similar names
