NUR2407 / NUR 2407 Pharmacology
Exam 1 (Latest Rasmussen | 100+
Questions & Verified Answers |
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Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER//the effect the drug has on
the body Labs used to determine renal function -
ANSWER//BUN, creatinine, GFR Labs used to determine
hepatic function - ANSWER//ALT and AST First-Pass
effect - ANSWER//the phenomenon where the
concentration of a drug is greatly reduced before it
reaches the systemic circulation due to liver absorption
Half-Life - ANSWER//the time required for the quantity of
an item to reach half of its initial value Tolerance -
ANSWER//decreased responsiveness to a drug over the
course of therapy Blood-Brain barrier - ANSWER//highly
selective semi-permiable membrance that seperates
circulating blood from the brain's extra-cellular fluid How
many schedules of controlled substances are there? -
ANSWER//5 Schedule 1 - ANSWER//high potential for
abuse, no medically acceptable uses Schedule 2 -
ANSWER//high potential for abuse but has medically
accepted uses: opioids, stimulants Schedule 3 -
ANSWER//medically acceptable, potential for abuse is
less than schedule 1 or 2, may cause some dependance
Schedule 4 - ANSWER//medically acceptable, may cause
dependance: phenobarbital, benzodiazepines Which
schedule cannot be refilled - ANSWER//schedule 2
Chemical name - ANSWER//the drug's chemical structure
Generic name - ANSWER//non proprietary name for a
drug Brand Name - ANSWER//the trademarked
proprietary name of a drug Pregnancy Category A -
, ANSWER//low risk, no known risk to women or fetus
Pregnancy Category B - ANSWER//Animal studies show
no risk, no human trial performed Pregnancy Category C -
ANSWER//Animal studies show risk to fetus, no human
trial performed Pregnancy Category D - ANSWER//Harm
to fetus is known Pregnancy Category X -
ANSWER//known to be harmful to mother and fetus,
contraindicated Additive drug effect - ANSWER//1+1=2
the sum of the effects of the two drugs Synergistic drug
effect - ANSWER//1+1=3, sum is greater than individual
drug effects parts Antagonistic drug effect -
ANSWER//1+1=1, two or more drugs in combination
hamper or eliminate the effect of the other Requirements
for herbal supplements - ANSWER//1994 DSHEA act:
herbal supplements can be marketed with a suggested
dosage; premarket testing for safety is not reuired; effects
can be listed but no claim to treat or cure can be made
Aloe Vera - ANSWER//minor skin irritation, powerful
laxitive Chamomile - ANSWER//digestive and GI soothing,
may cause bronchoconstriction Garlic - ANSWER//lowers
cholesterol, reduces clotting, antibiotic properties Ginkgo -
ANSWER//dementia and ED; dose 120-240/day in 3
doses, can cause headache and GI disturbances Licorice
- ANSWER//ulcers, GI upset, increased BP, headache,
water retention, 5-15 mg/dose St. John's Wort -
ANSWER//for mild depression, 300 mg tid, do not take
concurrently with prescription antidepressant 5 Rights of
Medication Administration - ANSWER//Dose, drug, patient,
route, time Nurse rights to medication administration -
ANSWER//complete and clearly written order; correct drug
and dose dispensed; have access to information; policies
on medication administration; administering medications
safely and identifying problems in the system; to stop,
think, and be vigilant What cannot be crushed -
ANSWER//XR, LR, ER, capsules, gels How would you
describe a sympathomimetic to a patient? - ANSWER//A
drug that mimics the effects of the neurotransmitters of the
Exam 1 (Latest Rasmussen | 100+
Questions & Verified Answers |
Complete Test Bank | High-Yield
NCLEX Review
Pharmacodynamics - ANSWER//the effect the drug has on
the body Labs used to determine renal function -
ANSWER//BUN, creatinine, GFR Labs used to determine
hepatic function - ANSWER//ALT and AST First-Pass
effect - ANSWER//the phenomenon where the
concentration of a drug is greatly reduced before it
reaches the systemic circulation due to liver absorption
Half-Life - ANSWER//the time required for the quantity of
an item to reach half of its initial value Tolerance -
ANSWER//decreased responsiveness to a drug over the
course of therapy Blood-Brain barrier - ANSWER//highly
selective semi-permiable membrance that seperates
circulating blood from the brain's extra-cellular fluid How
many schedules of controlled substances are there? -
ANSWER//5 Schedule 1 - ANSWER//high potential for
abuse, no medically acceptable uses Schedule 2 -
ANSWER//high potential for abuse but has medically
accepted uses: opioids, stimulants Schedule 3 -
ANSWER//medically acceptable, potential for abuse is
less than schedule 1 or 2, may cause some dependance
Schedule 4 - ANSWER//medically acceptable, may cause
dependance: phenobarbital, benzodiazepines Which
schedule cannot be refilled - ANSWER//schedule 2
Chemical name - ANSWER//the drug's chemical structure
Generic name - ANSWER//non proprietary name for a
drug Brand Name - ANSWER//the trademarked
proprietary name of a drug Pregnancy Category A -
, ANSWER//low risk, no known risk to women or fetus
Pregnancy Category B - ANSWER//Animal studies show
no risk, no human trial performed Pregnancy Category C -
ANSWER//Animal studies show risk to fetus, no human
trial performed Pregnancy Category D - ANSWER//Harm
to fetus is known Pregnancy Category X -
ANSWER//known to be harmful to mother and fetus,
contraindicated Additive drug effect - ANSWER//1+1=2
the sum of the effects of the two drugs Synergistic drug
effect - ANSWER//1+1=3, sum is greater than individual
drug effects parts Antagonistic drug effect -
ANSWER//1+1=1, two or more drugs in combination
hamper or eliminate the effect of the other Requirements
for herbal supplements - ANSWER//1994 DSHEA act:
herbal supplements can be marketed with a suggested
dosage; premarket testing for safety is not reuired; effects
can be listed but no claim to treat or cure can be made
Aloe Vera - ANSWER//minor skin irritation, powerful
laxitive Chamomile - ANSWER//digestive and GI soothing,
may cause bronchoconstriction Garlic - ANSWER//lowers
cholesterol, reduces clotting, antibiotic properties Ginkgo -
ANSWER//dementia and ED; dose 120-240/day in 3
doses, can cause headache and GI disturbances Licorice
- ANSWER//ulcers, GI upset, increased BP, headache,
water retention, 5-15 mg/dose St. John's Wort -
ANSWER//for mild depression, 300 mg tid, do not take
concurrently with prescription antidepressant 5 Rights of
Medication Administration - ANSWER//Dose, drug, patient,
route, time Nurse rights to medication administration -
ANSWER//complete and clearly written order; correct drug
and dose dispensed; have access to information; policies
on medication administration; administering medications
safely and identifying problems in the system; to stop,
think, and be vigilant What cannot be crushed -
ANSWER//XR, LR, ER, capsules, gels How would you
describe a sympathomimetic to a patient? - ANSWER//A
drug that mimics the effects of the neurotransmitters of the
