NURS 309 Exam 1 (100% Verified Answers) 2024.

Pharmacokinetics correct answers Changes that occur to the drug while it is inside the body. Movement of the drug particles inside the body Pharmacotherapeutics correct answers The desired, therapeutic effect of the drug. What the expected outcome for the taken drug Pharmacodynmics correct answers The effects of the drug on the body. How the body changes in reaction to the drug Contraindications/Precautions correct answers The conditions under which the drug should not be used or must be used carefully with monitoring Adverse effects correct answers The unintended and usually undesired effects that may occur with the use of the drug Drug interactions correct answers The effects that may occur when the drug is given along with another drug, food, or substance Health status correct answers Chronic medical conditions, acute conditions, current meds, allergies, lab values, vitals. Assess functioning of body system and organs. Components of complete drug Life span and gender correct answers Age & gender. Muscle mass, weight, activity/exercise, sleep/rest. Patients developmental level, ability to read and write, ability to understand directions. Needed to plan pt eduction on drug therapy including the nurses approach and teaching methods. Lifestyle, diet and habits correct answers Occupation, finances, substance use exercise, supplements, complimentary meds, tobacco/nicotine/alcohol/iliicit drugs/caffeine. The nurse ask questions about pt lifestyle because they can use a potential effect on drug therapy Environment correct answers Where will the drug be administered *Most drug therapy now occurs outside of hospitals. Need to educate them before discharge. May give clues to the pt adherence to the drug regimen or to potential risks from the therapy. General factors to assess include cleanliness, lighting, adequate heat, water, and refrigeration. Culture & inherited traits correct answers Cultural beliefs, some don't believe in meds. Give them the respect to do unharmful practices. Genetic trains may affect kinetics/dynamics. Worry about the pt safety at all times first. Consider beliefs second, as long as beliefs not harming themselves. Affects the patients acceptance of prescribed drug therapy. Religions restrictions or cultural practices may affect the patients acceptance of drug Nurse management of drug therapy correct answers The process of planning and implementing actions that will maximize the therapeutic effects and minimize the adverse effects of a drug.