Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th edition
Chapter 3 exam questions with answers
Blood dyscrasia - ANSWERS Bone marrow depression caused by drug effects on the rapidly multiplying
cells of the bone marrow; lower-than-normal levels of blood components can be seen
Dermatological reactions - ANSWERS skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can
range from simple rash to potentially fatal exfoliative dermatitis
Drug allergy - ANSWERS formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein; causes an immune response
when the person is next exposed to that drug
Hypersensitivity - ANSWERS excessive responsiveness to either the primary or the secondary effects of
a drug; may be caused by a pathological condition or, in the absence of one, by a particular patient's
individual response
Poisoning - ANSWERS overdose of a drug that causes damage to multiple body systems and has the
potential of fatal reaction
Stomatitis - ANSWERS inflammation of the mucus membranes related to drug effects; can lead to
alteration of nutrition and dental problems
Superinfections - ANSWERS infections caused by the destruction of normal flora bacteria by certain
drugs; which allow other bacteria to grow out of control and cause infections; may occur during the
course of antibiotic therapy
Adverse Effects - ANSWERS Adverse effects are undesired effects that may be unpleasant or even
dangerous. The y may occur for many reasons including:
1) the drug may have other effects on the body besides the therapeutic effect.
2)The patient may be sensitive to the drug being given
Chapter 3 exam questions with answers
Blood dyscrasia - ANSWERS Bone marrow depression caused by drug effects on the rapidly multiplying
cells of the bone marrow; lower-than-normal levels of blood components can be seen
Dermatological reactions - ANSWERS skin reactions commonly seen as adverse effects of drugs; can
range from simple rash to potentially fatal exfoliative dermatitis
Drug allergy - ANSWERS formation of antibodies to a drug or drug protein; causes an immune response
when the person is next exposed to that drug
Hypersensitivity - ANSWERS excessive responsiveness to either the primary or the secondary effects of
a drug; may be caused by a pathological condition or, in the absence of one, by a particular patient's
individual response
Poisoning - ANSWERS overdose of a drug that causes damage to multiple body systems and has the
potential of fatal reaction
Stomatitis - ANSWERS inflammation of the mucus membranes related to drug effects; can lead to
alteration of nutrition and dental problems
Superinfections - ANSWERS infections caused by the destruction of normal flora bacteria by certain
drugs; which allow other bacteria to grow out of control and cause infections; may occur during the
course of antibiotic therapy
Adverse Effects - ANSWERS Adverse effects are undesired effects that may be unpleasant or even
dangerous. The y may occur for many reasons including:
1) the drug may have other effects on the body besides the therapeutic effect.
2)The patient may be sensitive to the drug being given
