NUR 325 EXAM 1 ASU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
generic name ANS >> not capitalized, less expensive
brand name ANS >> commercial name, capitalized
what are the different types of oral medications? ANS >> liquid, tablet,
capsule, powder
which form absorbs the fastest? ANS >> liquid
which form absorbs the slowest? ANS >> enteric coated tablet
what are the 3 ways a drug can be delivered parenterally? ANS >>
intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly
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which parenteral drug is fastest? ANS >> IV
pharmacokinetics ANS >> movement of drugs from site of
administration to various tissues
1st pass effect ANS >> some of the drugs when passed though the liver
may deactivate —> reduces effect of drugs
bioavailability ANS >> amount of oral drug after passing through the
liver
parenteral drugs ANS >> does not get affected by 1st pass effect
because it goes directly to the vein or tissue
what factors affect distribution to different parts of the body? ANS >> -
movement of drug by circulatory system to intended site of action
-drugs enter the blood after they absorb through intestinal wall or
alveoli in lungs or after direct/indirect injection
-liver, heart, kidneys receive most of drugs because of their rich drug
supply
-bones or areas with natural barrier (brain) won't receive as much of
the drug