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Advanced Nursing AMSA 104 4N031(Ch. 1-3) questions & answers.
an approved therapeutic agent applied to or introduced to the body ANS -
medication
produces a local or systemic physiological effect ANS - medication
used in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of a disease ANS - medication
The health of the people is protected by the US gov. by ensuring that medications
are: ANS - safe and effective
The ____ enforces medication laws and ensure all medications on the market
endure robust testing before being sold to the public ANS - FDA (Food and Drug
Administration)
Medication laws control: ANS - 1. Sales and distribution of medication
2. Naming and labeling
3. Use of controlled substances
State laws must conform to: ANS - federal laws
How often does the FDA update the Approved Drug List (ADL)? ANS - annually
enforces federal laws regarding the use of illegal drugs ANS - DEA (Drug
Enforcement Administration)
A drug or substance that had the potential for ____ must be placed on the controlled
substance list. ANS - illegal use and abuse
Heroin, ecstasy, and marijuana are considered _____ drugs by the DEA. ANS -
Schedule I
Schedule I and Schedule II drugs have a ____ potential for abuse. ANS - high
accepted for medical use but with severe restrictions ANS - Schedule II drug
causes severe psychological or physical dependence (cocaine, oxycodone, etc.)
ANS - Schedule II drug
Which of the following are accepted for medical use? ANS - Schedule III, IV, and V
drugs
includes minor tranquilizers and hypnotics (Xanax) ANS - Schedule IV drug
, helps to determine the cause of a particular health problem ANS - diagnostic
provides relief from pain or symptoms ANS - palliative
prevents the occurrence of a condition ANS - prophylactic
a substance needed to maintain health ANS - replacement
treats disorder and cures it ANS - therapeutic
contains alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient that is applied to the skin ANS - liniment
coated with materials that aren't digested in the stomach, but the intestines ANS -
enteric coated tablet
concentrated combo of vegetable products and alcohol/ether that are evaporated
until a syrupy liquid, solid mass, or powder is formed ANS - extract
a solid dosage form mixed with gelatin and shaped in a pellet for insertion into a
body cavity ANS - suppository
Cough drops are an example of a ___ ANS - troche
True or False: You should NEVER substitute a solid composition medication for a
liquid without a physician order ANS - True
True or False: The richer the blood supply at the administration site, the slower the
absorption rate ANS - False
Oral glucose is an example of a ___ ANS - buccal
block nerve impulses to the brain (absence of sensation) ANS - anesthetic
reduce stomach acidity ANS - antacids
reduce muscle spasms, treatment of Parkinson's disease, decrease secretions, relax
brochi and bronchioles, & treatment of asthma and COPD ANS - anticholinergics
prevent clotting of blood ANS - anticoagulants
replace insulin, decrease insulin resistance, increase insulin secretion, & decrease
glucose production ANS - anti diabetics
calm or depress the CNS ANS - benzodiazepines
relax smooth muscles of the bronchi and treat asthma ANS - bronchodilators
Stimulate parasympathetic nervous system ANS - Cholinergic agents or
parasympathomimetics
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