Pharmacology Foundations, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Drug Metabolism, Medication Administration Rights, Antibiotic Classes, Antiviral and Antifungal Agents, Topical Medications, Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Reactions, Routes of Administration,

Pharmacology Foundations, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Drug Metabolism, Medication Administration Rights, Antibiotic Classes, Antiviral and Antifungal Agents, Topical Medications, Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Reactions, Routes of Administration, Therapeutic and Toxic Doses, First-Pass Metabolism, Beta-Lactam Antibiotics, Fluoroquinolones, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, Corticosteroids, Antiseptics, Anesthetics – Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Pharmaceutical Phase The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes place in the body. Pharmacokinetic Phase What the body does with the drug. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion. Pharmacodynamic Phase What the drug does to the body. The Liver Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification. The Kidneys Eliminate the byproducts. Cumulative Affect Drug build-up in the body. Therapeutic Dose Positive result. Lethal Dose Amount of drug that will cause death. Toxic Dose Amount of drug that will produce s & s of poisoning. Drug Interaction One drug alters another drug. Antagonist Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is narcam for respiratory depression Reduced Response Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because of this. Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict blood vessels. Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 Name Date and Time Drug Dosage Route Frequency Physician Signature Any Special Instructions Adverse Drug Reaction Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug administered at a normal dosage. Contraindications Conditions in which drug should not be given Trade Name Short, brand name received from manufacturer Generic Name Longer name for the same drug Stat Immediately. Number one priority Now Give now. Number two priority. Prn Give as necessary using nurses judgment. Six Rights Medication Dose Time Route Patient Documentation Enteral Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets. First-Pass Metabolism Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to systemic distribution. Percutaneous Through skin or mucous membranes. Topical, installation, inhalation. Parental Needle route