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-Clinical pharmacology -Drug -Pharmacology -Therapeutics - Answer Clinical pharmacology Which of the following choices identifies the "big three" properties of an ideal drug? - The drug's effectiveness, predictability, and low cost -The drug's safety, effectiveness, and selectivity -The drug's selectivity, chemical stability, and ease of administration -The drug's predictability, freedom from drug interactions, and possession of a simple generic name - Answer ...

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If a drug is not _______________, it should not be used - Answer effective Drugs have both ________________ and ______________ - Answer benefits, risks There is no such thing as a wholly selective drug; all drugs can cause ________ ___________ - Answer side effects The objective of drug therapy is to provide maximum ______________ with minimum ___________ - Answer benefit, harm Because all patients are _____________, drug therapy must be tailored to each individua...

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therapeutic class - Answer classification of drugs according to the system they affect pharmacological class - Answer classification of drugs based on how they produce their effect in the body generic name - Answer the original name given to drug given by company that applies for approval brand name - Answer name given to drug by pharmaceutical company Schedule 1 drugs - Answer highest potential for abuse, illegal or illicit drugs schedule 2 drugs - Answer...

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will assist the nurse in making a decision regarding this situation: (select all that apply) A. hospital pharmacist B. Hospital policy and procedure C. Nurse practice act D. Ordering physician - Answer b c Of the following tittle which has the lowest level of education A. DNP B. BSN C. ADN D. UAP - Answer d The nurse wants to delegate the task of showering an elderly client in a wheelchair to the nursing assistive personnel. Before delegating a task to the NAP, the nurse ...

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THERAPUTIC aPTT - Answer 60-80 MOA of anticoagulants - Answer Lengthen clotting time and prevent thrombi from forming or growing larger They do NOT dissolve clots: prevent growing Onset for IV heprian - Answer Immediate Onset for SQ heprian - Answer About an hour AE heprian - Answer Abnormal bleeding, possible allergies (animal products), osteoporosis!!!! caution with renal or hepatic failure HIT!!!! HIT - Answer Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia ...

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The nurse is using a drug handbook to determine the indications for the drug furosemide (Lasix). The term indications is defined as the : 1 - Way a drug works on the target organs. 2 - Amount of the drug to be administered. 3 - Conditions for which a drug is approved. 4 - Reason that the drug should not be given. - Answer 3 - Conditions for which a drug is approved. Unit 1 : 2 The nurse is reviewing the patients medication record and does not recognize the medication, filgra...

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A patient who is taking Isoniazid (INH) as part of a two drug tuberculosis treatment regimen reports tingling of the fingers and toes. The nurse will recommend discussing which treatment with the provider? - Answer Taking pyridoxine (B6) *peripheral neuropathy is an adverse reaction treated with B6* The nurse is teaching a patient about rifampin. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? - Answer "I should not wear soft contact lenses while taking...

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What is the action/purpose of drugs? - Answer to kill or slow the growth of microbes What is selective toxicity? - Answer the ability of a drug to injure invading microbes without injuring the cells of the host What is a culture? - Answer test to determine what pathogen is causing infection (e.g. throat, wound, urine, sputum, blood, spinal fluid) What is sensitivity? - Answer test to determine which medicine (such as an antibiotic) will treat the infection When sh...

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When is it not appropriate for a brand name drug to be substituted with a generic drug (2)? - Answer Critical care drug Drugs with a narrow safety margin What is the definition of bioavailability? - Answer Rate and extent active ingredients are absorbed from a drug product and then available at site of action What are 4 factor that affect bioavailability? - Answer 1) Different trade vs generic 2)Inert or active ingredients 3)Rate of absorption 4)Tablet compression (exten...

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