NFDN 1002 Unit 2 Practice Exam with
Correct Verified Solutions 2025-2026
Update.
forms of oral meds - Answer solid c caplet, capsule, tablet, enteric-coated pill, liquid (elixir,
extract, aqueous solution, suspension) other (trache (lozenge) aerosol, sustained release
capsule)
forms of topical meds - Answer ointment (salve/cream)
liniment
lotion
paste
transdermal patch
forms of parenteral meds - Answer - solution (contains water with dissolved medical
compounds)
- powder (particles of med dissolved in liquid)
forms of body cavity meds - Answer - solution
- intraocular disc (soft outerlayer, inner med containing layer; slow-release)
- suppository (pellet)
controlled substance - Answer drugs that affect mind or behaviour
factors affecting absorption - Answer - route of admin
- ability of med to dissolve (liquid absorbed faster than solid) (acidic med goes fast through GI
mucosa)
- blood flow to site of admin (rich blood supply = fast)
- body surface area (larger = fast)
- lipid solubility of med (high = fast)
factors affecting distribution - Answer - circulation (better blood flow = med reach site faster)
- membrane permeability (blood-brain barrier)
- protein binding (meds bound to albumin dont work, have to be free to be active)
, factors affecting metabolism - Answer - biotransformation (enzymes detoxify, degrade, and
remove biologically active chemicals)
- liver function (med. toxicity)
factors affecting excretion - Answer - kidney function (med toxicity)
- peristalsis (laxatives excreted quickly)
- fluid intake (50m:/kg/day)
med actions - Answer - therapeutic effect (expected outcome; desired effect)
- side effects (unintended but predictable; secondary)
- adverse effects (negative, severe)
- toxic effects (prolonged intake; accumulation of meds)
- idiosyncratic (overreaction, underreaction; not normal)
- allergic (anaphylaxis)
-synergistic effect (when 2 meds have a greater combined effect than when given separately)
before meals - Answer AC; ac
as desired - Answer ad lib
twice a day - Answer bid (not supposed to abbreviate)
hour - Answer h, hr
at bedtime - Answer (write it out) hs
after meals - Answer PC, pc
as needed - Answer prn
every morning - Answer qam
every day, daily - Answer (write it out) Q.D , q.d
every hour - Answer qh
Correct Verified Solutions 2025-2026
Update.
forms of oral meds - Answer solid c caplet, capsule, tablet, enteric-coated pill, liquid (elixir,
extract, aqueous solution, suspension) other (trache (lozenge) aerosol, sustained release
capsule)
forms of topical meds - Answer ointment (salve/cream)
liniment
lotion
paste
transdermal patch
forms of parenteral meds - Answer - solution (contains water with dissolved medical
compounds)
- powder (particles of med dissolved in liquid)
forms of body cavity meds - Answer - solution
- intraocular disc (soft outerlayer, inner med containing layer; slow-release)
- suppository (pellet)
controlled substance - Answer drugs that affect mind or behaviour
factors affecting absorption - Answer - route of admin
- ability of med to dissolve (liquid absorbed faster than solid) (acidic med goes fast through GI
mucosa)
- blood flow to site of admin (rich blood supply = fast)
- body surface area (larger = fast)
- lipid solubility of med (high = fast)
factors affecting distribution - Answer - circulation (better blood flow = med reach site faster)
- membrane permeability (blood-brain barrier)
- protein binding (meds bound to albumin dont work, have to be free to be active)
, factors affecting metabolism - Answer - biotransformation (enzymes detoxify, degrade, and
remove biologically active chemicals)
- liver function (med. toxicity)
factors affecting excretion - Answer - kidney function (med toxicity)
- peristalsis (laxatives excreted quickly)
- fluid intake (50m:/kg/day)
med actions - Answer - therapeutic effect (expected outcome; desired effect)
- side effects (unintended but predictable; secondary)
- adverse effects (negative, severe)
- toxic effects (prolonged intake; accumulation of meds)
- idiosyncratic (overreaction, underreaction; not normal)
- allergic (anaphylaxis)
-synergistic effect (when 2 meds have a greater combined effect than when given separately)
before meals - Answer AC; ac
as desired - Answer ad lib
twice a day - Answer bid (not supposed to abbreviate)
hour - Answer h, hr
at bedtime - Answer (write it out) hs
after meals - Answer PC, pc
as needed - Answer prn
every morning - Answer qam
every day, daily - Answer (write it out) Q.D , q.d
every hour - Answer qh
