DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 16TH EDITION VALLERAND SANOSKI TEST BANK
4 views 0 purchase
Course
NURSING FUNDAMENTAl
Institution
NURSING FUNDAMENTAl
DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 16TH EDITION VALLERAND SANOSKI TEST BANK
Drug classifications
USE of a drug
ACTION of a drug
contraindications
hypersensitivity
precautions
adverse reastions and side effects
interactions
locating a drug by GENERIC NAME
locating a drug by BRAND NAME
locating ...
DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 16TH EDITION
VALLERAND SANOSKI TEST BANK
1). Drug classifications
Ans: A- drugs are classified based on their USE
B- Davis IDs 50 drug classifications
- 27 start w/ prefix "ANIT-" and refer to a group of drugs thats used to treat or prevent a
specific vondition
- 23 dont stat w/ "ANIT"
C- some similar drugs could be classified seperately
- due to the source of the drug, or has more the 1 use, or mechanism is different
EX:
1. opioid analgesics
2. nonopioid analgesics
3. corticosteroids
4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
5. Anticoagulants
6. Thrombolytics
7. Antiplatelet agents
2). Use of a drug
Ans: - the purpose/ why for which the drug is given
- synonyms: GENERAL USE and INDICATION
3). Action of a drug
Ans: - HOW the drug works or achieves its effect
4). Contraindications
Ans: situation or conditions under which a drug should NOT be given
5). Hypersensitivity
Ans: - aka allergy
- universal contraindication
PaperStoc.com Page 1 of 6
, 6). Precautions
Ans: - occurs when conditions/diagnoses exist that would cause a drug to be used w/
caution cuz of the potential for undesidarble consequences (side effects)
- when this exist, physician must the beneifts of the drugs outweigh the risks
7). Adverse reastions and side effects
Ans: - undesirable consequences that may result from takin a drug
DRUG GUIDE:
1. organized by body system
2. life threatening side effects
3. most frequent side effects
8). Interactions
Ans: drugs may interact w/ other drugs, food, natural products resulting in undesirable
side effects
- more drugs = higher chance of interaction
9). Locating a drug by generic name
Ans: main portion of the book - upper edges of each page
10). Locating a drug by brand name
Ans: index in the back of the book - find the page #
11). Locating a drug when unsure if the name is generic or brand
Ans: - index - page #
12). Generic names
Ans: - bold type
- NOT capitalized
13). Brand name
PaperStoc.com Page 2 of 6
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Academik001. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
