Pathophysiology and Pharmacology - EXAM 1
Exam Drill – Practice Questions That Mirror the Real Test
pharmacology - the study of medicines, including the study of how drugs are administered and
how the body responds.
pharmacotherapy - the application of drugs to treat disease and ease human suffering
How can therapeutic agents be classified? - drugs, biologics, or complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) therapies
How can drugs be organized? - by their therapeutic or pharmacologic classification
How many names do drugs have and what are they? - 3; chemical name, generic name,
trade/brand name
chemical name of a drug - strict chemical nomenclature used for naming drugs established by
the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
generic name of a drug - nonproprietary name of a drug assigned by the government; i.e.
ibuprofen
trade name of a drug - proprietary name of a drug assigned by the manufacturer; also called the
brand name or product name; proprietary means ownership; i.e. advil
What are nurses expected to understand about all medication given to patients? -
pharmacotherapeutic principles
What are the nurse's responsibilities as far as giving medications? - what drug is ordered
,name and drug classification
intended purpose or use
effects on the body
contraindication
special considerations (how age, weight, body fat distribution, pathophysiological states affect
response)
side effects
why the medication was prescribed
how the medication is supplied in the pharmacy
how the medication administered, including dosage range
what nursing process consideration relates to the medication apply to the paltient
all variables of the patient's condition
prepared to recognize and react to adverse effects
combination drug - drug product with more than one active generic ingredient
therapeutic classification of a drug - method for organizing drugs on the basis of their clinical
usefulness in treating particular diseases or disorders
pharmacologic classification of a drug - method for organizing drugs on the basis of their
mechanism of action
Who was John Jacob Abel? - father of American pharmacology, founded first pharmacology
department in United States at University of Michigan in 1890
How many drugs are currently available? - 10,000
, factors of the patient that affect their individual response to a drug - age, sex, body mass, health
status, genetics
what is medication? - an administered drug
what are biologics and what are some examples? - agents naturally produced in animal cells, by
microorganisms, or by the body itself; hormones, monoclonal antibodies, natural blood
products/components, interferons, vaccines
what are some examples of complementary and alternative therapies? - natural plant extracts,
herbs, vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, physical therapy, manipulations, massage,
acupuncture, hypnosis, biofeedback
bioavailability - physiologic ability of the drug to reach target cell and produce effect.
FDA - Food and Drug Administration, established in 1988, agency of U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services
What are the three checks of drug administration? - - checking drug with MAR or medication
information system when removing it from storage
- checking drug when preparing it, poring it, taking it out the unit-dose container, or connecting
the IV tubing to bag
- checking drug before administering it to the patient
Who has responsibility when mistakes occur with medication? - nurse, prescriber, and the
pharmacists
compliance - taking a medication in the manner prescribed by the health care provider
Exam Drill – Practice Questions That Mirror the Real Test
pharmacology - the study of medicines, including the study of how drugs are administered and
how the body responds.
pharmacotherapy - the application of drugs to treat disease and ease human suffering
How can therapeutic agents be classified? - drugs, biologics, or complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) therapies
How can drugs be organized? - by their therapeutic or pharmacologic classification
How many names do drugs have and what are they? - 3; chemical name, generic name,
trade/brand name
chemical name of a drug - strict chemical nomenclature used for naming drugs established by
the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
generic name of a drug - nonproprietary name of a drug assigned by the government; i.e.
ibuprofen
trade name of a drug - proprietary name of a drug assigned by the manufacturer; also called the
brand name or product name; proprietary means ownership; i.e. advil
What are nurses expected to understand about all medication given to patients? -
pharmacotherapeutic principles
What are the nurse's responsibilities as far as giving medications? - what drug is ordered
,name and drug classification
intended purpose or use
effects on the body
contraindication
special considerations (how age, weight, body fat distribution, pathophysiological states affect
response)
side effects
why the medication was prescribed
how the medication is supplied in the pharmacy
how the medication administered, including dosage range
what nursing process consideration relates to the medication apply to the paltient
all variables of the patient's condition
prepared to recognize and react to adverse effects
combination drug - drug product with more than one active generic ingredient
therapeutic classification of a drug - method for organizing drugs on the basis of their clinical
usefulness in treating particular diseases or disorders
pharmacologic classification of a drug - method for organizing drugs on the basis of their
mechanism of action
Who was John Jacob Abel? - father of American pharmacology, founded first pharmacology
department in United States at University of Michigan in 1890
How many drugs are currently available? - 10,000
, factors of the patient that affect their individual response to a drug - age, sex, body mass, health
status, genetics
what is medication? - an administered drug
what are biologics and what are some examples? - agents naturally produced in animal cells, by
microorganisms, or by the body itself; hormones, monoclonal antibodies, natural blood
products/components, interferons, vaccines
what are some examples of complementary and alternative therapies? - natural plant extracts,
herbs, vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, physical therapy, manipulations, massage,
acupuncture, hypnosis, biofeedback
bioavailability - physiologic ability of the drug to reach target cell and produce effect.
FDA - Food and Drug Administration, established in 1988, agency of U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services
What are the three checks of drug administration? - - checking drug with MAR or medication
information system when removing it from storage
- checking drug when preparing it, poring it, taking it out the unit-dose container, or connecting
the IV tubing to bag
- checking drug before administering it to the patient
Who has responsibility when mistakes occur with medication? - nurse, prescriber, and the
pharmacists
compliance - taking a medication in the manner prescribed by the health care provider
