Explain the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology. - Answer-To learn the discipline well, nursing students must acquire a broad knowledge base from various foundation areas such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and pathophysiology
Describe what is meant by a drugs MOA. - An...
QUIZ 1 - NUR 202 Questions with
Answers
Explain the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology. - Answer-To learn the discipline
well, nursing students must acquire a broad knowledge base from various foundation
areas such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and pathophysiology
Describe what is meant by a drugs MOA. - Answer-how a drug produces its physiologic
effect in the body
Generic Name Drug - Answer-- lower case
- less complicated and easier to remember
- less cost
- usually covered by insurance
- inactive ingredients are proven to be acceptable by FDA
- only one generic name
- biosimilars should not be called generic medications
Trade Name Drugs - Answer-- capitalized
- easy to remember/short
- multiple trade names
- cost more
- inactive ingredients are tested and approved by FDA
- proprietary, product, or brand name
Chemical Name of Drug - Answer-- hard to remember
- only one chemical name
- convey clear, concise info about the drug
Bioavailability - Answer-physiologic ability of the drug to reach its target cells and
produce its effect
Prescription Drugs Benefits - Answer-- Specific diagnosis
- Maximize therapy
- Opportunity to teach patient proper use
- Monitor adverse effects
- Can control how much is given
Prescription Drug Negatives - Answer-- need a written order from someone with legal
authority to write a prescription
- Takes a little bit more time
Over-the-counter Drugs Benefits - Answer-- Easily accessible
- No appointment with healthcare provider required
, - Saves time and money
Over-the-counter Drugs Risks - Answer-- Picking the right drug for a problem can be
challenging
- Mask underlying diseases
- self diagnose, delay treatment
- not know reactions
ineffective treatment
Examine the nurse's role and responsibilities in drug administration. - Answer-- Nurses
are most directly involved with patient care
--Educating
--Managing
--Monitoring
- Nurses role is to SAFELY give drugs and TEACHING patients about it
Therapeutic - Answer-focuses on disease prevention as well as treatment and pain
Pharmacologic - Answer-is the application of drugs for treating disease and alleviating
pain
Discuss the role of the U.S. FDA in the drug approval process. - Answer-- Oversight of
drugs: SAFE AND EFFECTIVE
- responsible for the regulation of all aspects of medicine in the U.S. including
-- medicine approval -- manufacturing regulation
-- packaging regulation
-- control of distribution
-- regulation of the place of sale
Black Box Warnings - Answer-a warning that appears in a drug's prescribing information
to alert prescribers of serious adverse reactions that have occurred with the given drug.
Identify the nurse's role in the drug approval process and in maintaining safety
practices. - Answer-- nurse administering meds must monitor a for therapeutic effects
and adverse reactions
- report adverse reactions
Schedule I drugs - Answer-highest potential of abuse → marijuana, ecstasy, heroine
Schedule II Drugs - Answer-high potential abuse leading to severe physical and
psychological dependence → cocaine, hydromorphone, meth, methadone, oxycodone
Schedule III Drugs - Answer-low to moderate potential for physical and psychological
dependence →Codeine/ Ketamine
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