Maryville University of St. Louis: NURS 615 Pharm Practice Exam Questions |100% Correct| --Suitable for Exams

Maryville University of St. Louis: NURS 615 Pharm Practice Exam Questions |100% Correct| --Suitable for Exams Clinical Judgement *Ans* Conclusion/opinion at which a nurse arrives following a process of observation, reflection, & analysis of observable or available information or data. *must gather data to make diagnosis, must have diagnosis to select and start treatment WHO 6-Step Model of Rational Prescribing *Ans* 1. Define patient's problem (diagnose) 2. Specify the therapeutic objective (goal) 3. Choose treatment 4. Start treatment 5. Educate the patient 6. Monitor the effectiveness Criteria for choosing an effective drug "I Can PresCribe A Drug" Mnemonic *Ans* I=indication C=contraindication P=precautions C=cost/compliance E=efficacy A=adverse effects D=dose/duration/direction Role of FDA *Ans* Ensures the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices. As well as food, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. What is the role of the FDA in regard to supplements and vitamins? *Ans* Does NOT protect or ensure the safety of supplements and vitamins. They have certain rules, but they aren't as stringent like they are for drugs. What can St. John's wort interact with? *Ans* SSRI, CNS drugs, MAOI, SSNRI, steroids, caffeine, and anticoagulants. Off-label prescribing *Ans* medication is being used in a manner not specified in the FDAs approved packaging label/insert. *different route, dose, or indication Pharmacotherapeutics *Ans* study of therapeutic uses and effects of drugs. Beneficial and adverse drug reactions. Pharmacodynamics *Ans* what the drug does to the body Agonist *Ans* binds to a receptor & produces a response/stimulates (full activation) Antagonist *Ans* Binds & blocks activity (no activation