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RNSG 1216: Medical Administration Questions with Correct Answers
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RNSG 1216: Medical Administration Questions withCorrect Answers
Pharmacologic Concepts Correct Answer-Medication names (Chemical,
generic, trade).
Classification. (effects on body)
Medication forms (medication route).
pharmacokinetics
Medication Actions Correct Answer-absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion
absorption Correct Answer-Administration site to bloodstream
distribution Correct Answer-Bloodstream to tissues and organs
metabolism Correct Answer-Biotransformation occurs mainly in the
liver
excretion Correct Answer-Exit the body. Occurs mainly through
Kidneys
Types of Medication Actions Correct Answer-Therapeutic effects
,Side effects
Adverse effects
Toxic effects
Idiosyncratic Reaction
Tolerance
Dependence
Interaction
Allergic Reactions
Therapeutic effects Correct Answer-Intended/Desired
Side effects Correct Answer-Secondary effects/predictable
Adverse effects Correct Answer-Undesirable/unintended/Unpredictable
Toxic effects Correct Answer-Excess
Idiosyncratic Reaction Correct Answer-Pt response
Tolerance Correct Answer-over time
Dependence Correct Answer-Psychological or physical addiction
, Interaction Correct Answer-One med ↑ or ↓ effect of another med
Allergic reaction Correct Answer-Sensitized Immunologically
Allergy Alert Info
Prescriber's role (Physician, NP, PA, Dentist) Correct Answer-Prescribes
right med for right purpose (written, electronic, telephone, verbal orders)
Pharmacist's role Correct Answer-Ensures appropriate med ordered
correctly and distributed to unit correctly
Nurse's role Correct Answer-Verifies medication before administration,
determining medication ordered correctly, assessing patients,
administering medications correctly, evaluating and patient teaching.
Nursing Students cannot take any kind of med orders.
Medication Administration cannot be delegated.
Older Adult Doses Correct Answer-Altered
Pharmacokinetics/Polypharmacy
Pediatric Doses-3x Higher risk for Med Error Correct Answer-Use
special Caution when calculating
Age, weight, body system maturity affects ability to metabolize and
excrete medication
Usually based on weight (mg/kg)s
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