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NCLEX-PN Pharmacology Exam Prep Questions And Answers (202472025)Pharmacokinetics - ✔✔This is the study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and
excreted by the body.
Pharmacodynamics - ✔✔This is the study of how drugs are used by the body .
Pharmacotherapeutics - ✔✔This is the study of how the client responds to the drug.
Anti-infectives - ✔✔Used for the treatment of infection.
Antihypertensives - ✔✔These lower blood pressure and increase blood flow to the myocardium.
Antidiarrheals - ✔✔Decrease gastric motility and reduce water content in the intestinal tract.
Diuretics - ✔✔Decrease water and sodium absorption from the Loop of Henle (loop diuretics) or
inhibit antidiuretic hormone (potassium-sparing diuretics)
Antacids - ✔✔Reduce hydrochloric acid in the stomach. A common side
Antipyretics - ✔✔Block the release of histamine in allergic reactions. Common sides effects of
antihistamines are mouth, drowsiness, and sedation.
Bronchodilators - ✔✔Dilate large air passages are commonly prescribed for clients with asthma
and chronic obstructive lung disease. A common side effect of these is tachycardia.
Laxatives - ✔✔Promote the passage of stool. Types of laxatives include stool softeners, cathartics,
fibers lubricants, and stimulants.
Anticoagulants - ✔✔Prevent clot formulation by decreasing vitamin K levels and blocking the
chain or by preventing platelet aggregation.
, Antianemics - ✔✔Increase factors necessary for red blood cell production. Examples of
antianemics include B12, iron, and Epogen (erythropoetin).
Narcotics/analgesics - ✔✔Relieve moderate to severe pain. Medications in this category include
opioids (morphine and codeine), synthetic opioids (meperidine), and NSAIDSs (ketorolac).
Anticonvulsants - ✔✔Used for the management of seizure disorder and the treatment of bipolar
disorder. Medications used as anticonvulsants includes lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital, and
phenytoin (Dilantin)
Anticholinerergics - ✔✔Cause the mucous membranes to become dry; therefore, oral secretions
are decreased. Anticholinergics such as atropine are often administered preoperatively.
Mydriatics - ✔✔Dilate the pupils. Mydriates are used in the treatment of clients with cataracts.
Miotics - ✔✔Constrict the pupil. Miotics such as pilocarpine HCI are used in the treatment of
clients with glaucoma.
The seven rights of administering medication - ✔✔Right client
Right route
Right drug
Right amount
Right time
Right documentation
Right to refuse treatment
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibiters - ✔✔Category of drugs is utilized to treat both primary
and secondary hypertension. These drugs work by inhibiting convertion of angio I to angio II.
Benazapril (generic name) - ✔✔Loensin (trade name) Antihypertensive
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