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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process(Exam 1)
What is a drug? - ANSany chemical that can affect living processes
-Substance that is capable of interacting with living organisms to produce biological effects (Prescription
drug, Nonprescription drug, Controlled drug: may lead to drug abuse or dependence; use is controlled by
federal, state, and local laws)
Pharmacotherapeutics - ANS-Use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease, or prevent pregnancy
-Medical use of drugs
Properties of an Ideal Drug - ANSeffectiveness, safety, selectivity
Drug Safety - ANSThere is no such thing as a safe drug
Other properties of Ideal drugs - ANSReversibility, Predictability, Ease in Administration, Decreased drug
interactions, cost, chemical stability, simple name
What is the ultimate goal of Therapeutic Objective? - ANSWe want drugs to provide maximum benefit
with minimal harm
Factors Determining Intensity of Drug Responses - ANS-Administration (Dosage, route, timing)
-Pharmacokinetics (Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
-Pharmacodynamics (binding to receptors leads to event)
-Individual variations (Physiologic, pathologic, genetic)
Six Rights of Drug Administration - ANSRight drug
, Right patient
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
Does your responsibility end after drug administration? - ANSNO
Pharmacology in patient care - ANS-Pre-administration Assessment (baseline data, identify high-risk
patients, assess capacity for self care)
-Dosage and Administration
-Evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects
-Minimizing adverse effects and interactions
-Make PRN (as needed) decisions
-Manage toxicities
Nursing process: Assessment - ANS-Patient interview and history (allergies, medical history, diet, lifestyle,
beliefs, other drugs, capacity for self-care)
-Physical examination, labs, diagnostic test results
-Therapeutic effects and adverse effects or interaction
Nursing Process: Diagnosis - ANS-Identify actual and potential health problems
-Nursing diagnosis related to side effects of drugs
Ex. potential for injury related to dizziness, nursing diagnosis related to lack of knowledge or inability to
adhere to medication regimen
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