Pharmacology NUR3196 Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2024

Schedule 1 drugs are - Defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana* (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote Schedule ll drugs are - Defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous. Combination products with less than 15 mg of hydrocodone per dosage unit, cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone, meperidine, oxycodone, fentanyl, dextroamphetamine, dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, and methylphenidate Schedule lll drugs are - Defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III drug abuse potential is less than schedule I and schedule II drugs but more than schedule IV. Products containing less than 90 mg of codeine per dosage unit (acetaminophen with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone Schedule IV - Defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with a low potential for abuse and low risk for dependence. Alprazolam, carisoprodol, diazepam, lorazepam, zolpidem, and tramadol Schedule V - Defined as drugs, substances, or chemicals with lower potential for abuse than schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drugs are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Cough preparations with less than 200 mg of codeine or per 100 mL, codeine/guaifenesin, diphenoxylate/atropine, difenoxin/atropine, and pregabalin Epinephrine dose/admin for adults - SQ/IM: 0.2 to 0.5 mg (0.2 to 0.5 mL of 1:1000 solution) May repeat q5-15 min if anaphylaxis persists or q15-20 min for hypersensitivity (Epinephrine [EpiPen] autoinjector provides a 0.3-mg dose) IV: 0.1 to 0.25 mg of 1:10,000 solution infused slowly over 5 to 10 minMay repeat q5-15 min as neededMay follow with 1 to 4 mcg/min infusion for cardiac arrest, IV: Initially, 1 mg; may repeat q3-5 min as neededEndotracheal: 2 to 2.5 mg q3-5 min as needed Epinephrine dosage/admin for children - SQ/IM: 0.01 mg/kg (0.001 mg/kg of 1:1000 solution). May repeat q5-15 min Maximum dose: 0.3 mg