NSG 345: Final Exam Review Questions with
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Quiz: absorption Ans: movement of a drug into the bloodstream after
administration
Quiz: distribution Ans: movement of drug from the circulation to body
tissues
Quiz: metabolism Ans: process by which the body chemically changes drugs
into a form that can be excreted
Quiz: excretion Ans: elimination of drug from the body
Quiz: loading dose Ans: large initial dose of medication
Quiz: therapeutic index Ans: the range of doses at which a medication is
effective without unacceptable adverse events
Quiz: therapeutic range Ans: the dosage range or blood plasma or serum
concentration usually expected to achieve the desired therapeutic effect
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,Quiz: drug toxicity Ans: the level of damage that a compound can cause to
an organism *more harmful then then therapeutic effect*
Quiz: disulfiram Ans: interacts with alcohol. side effects are
HEPATOTOXICITY, erectile disfunction, and drowsiness. educate patient to
avoid alcohol and caution when driving. *will interact with alcohol that has
been in the body over 2 weeks*
Quiz: acamprosate and naltrexone Ans: reduces alcohol cravings
Quiz: nalaxone Ans: treat opioid overdose. multiple doses may need to be
given. usually short acting.
Quiz: methadone Ans: long acting. prevents opioid withdrawals and
cravings. blocks euphoria.
Quiz: buprenorphine Ans: suboxone. decreases opioid withdrawals and
cravings.
Quiz: bupropion/wellbutrin Ans: used for tobacco use disorder treatment.
start taking one week before quitting tobacco.
Quiz: hourly Ans: Intake and output should be conducted ___________ in a
person suffering form fluid volume deficit.
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, Quiz: fluid volume excess Ans: signs and symptoms include weight gain,
swelling of feet, difficulty breathing, anxiety, and changes in urine output
Quiz: crystalloids Ans: contains fluids and electrolytes and freely cross
capillary walls. used as short term maintenance fluids to treat dehydration and
electrolyte imbalances.
Quiz: isotonic Ans: no change, fluid stays in the vascular space (no
movement of fluid into or out of cells)
Quiz: normal saline 0.9% Ans: should be used cautiously in patients with
renal failure, alkalosis, and liver disease. does not have calories.
Quiz: hypotonic Ans: fluid runs OUT of vascular space (extracellular fluid)
into the cells (lowers BP) (treats intracellular dehydration 0.45% normal saline)
Quiz: hypertonic Ans: fluid is pulled from cells and ENTERS the vascular
space (extracellular) (increases BP). solutions are contraindicated in patients
with dehydration, cardiac disease, kidney disease, or DKA.
Quiz: colloids Ans: contain protein or other large molecules unable to pass
through capillary walls.
Quiz: albumin Ans: common colloid solution that helps regulate plasma
volume and tissue fluid balance but can also cause circulatory overload.
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Detailed Verified Answers 100% Correct Answers
Already Graded A+
Quiz: absorption Ans: movement of a drug into the bloodstream after
administration
Quiz: distribution Ans: movement of drug from the circulation to body
tissues
Quiz: metabolism Ans: process by which the body chemically changes drugs
into a form that can be excreted
Quiz: excretion Ans: elimination of drug from the body
Quiz: loading dose Ans: large initial dose of medication
Quiz: therapeutic index Ans: the range of doses at which a medication is
effective without unacceptable adverse events
Quiz: therapeutic range Ans: the dosage range or blood plasma or serum
concentration usually expected to achieve the desired therapeutic effect
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,Quiz: drug toxicity Ans: the level of damage that a compound can cause to
an organism *more harmful then then therapeutic effect*
Quiz: disulfiram Ans: interacts with alcohol. side effects are
HEPATOTOXICITY, erectile disfunction, and drowsiness. educate patient to
avoid alcohol and caution when driving. *will interact with alcohol that has
been in the body over 2 weeks*
Quiz: acamprosate and naltrexone Ans: reduces alcohol cravings
Quiz: nalaxone Ans: treat opioid overdose. multiple doses may need to be
given. usually short acting.
Quiz: methadone Ans: long acting. prevents opioid withdrawals and
cravings. blocks euphoria.
Quiz: buprenorphine Ans: suboxone. decreases opioid withdrawals and
cravings.
Quiz: bupropion/wellbutrin Ans: used for tobacco use disorder treatment.
start taking one week before quitting tobacco.
Quiz: hourly Ans: Intake and output should be conducted ___________ in a
person suffering form fluid volume deficit.
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, Quiz: fluid volume excess Ans: signs and symptoms include weight gain,
swelling of feet, difficulty breathing, anxiety, and changes in urine output
Quiz: crystalloids Ans: contains fluids and electrolytes and freely cross
capillary walls. used as short term maintenance fluids to treat dehydration and
electrolyte imbalances.
Quiz: isotonic Ans: no change, fluid stays in the vascular space (no
movement of fluid into or out of cells)
Quiz: normal saline 0.9% Ans: should be used cautiously in patients with
renal failure, alkalosis, and liver disease. does not have calories.
Quiz: hypotonic Ans: fluid runs OUT of vascular space (extracellular fluid)
into the cells (lowers BP) (treats intracellular dehydration 0.45% normal saline)
Quiz: hypertonic Ans: fluid is pulled from cells and ENTERS the vascular
space (extracellular) (increases BP). solutions are contraindicated in patients
with dehydration, cardiac disease, kidney disease, or DKA.
Quiz: colloids Ans: contain protein or other large molecules unable to pass
through capillary walls.
Quiz: albumin Ans: common colloid solution that helps regulate plasma
volume and tissue fluid balance but can also cause circulatory overload.
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