LPN Pharmacology Exam 1 Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes place in
Pharmaceutical Phase
the body.
What the body does with the drug. Absorption, distribu-
Pharmacokinetic Phase
tion, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase What the drug does to the body.
The Liver Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys Eliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Attect 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.
Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is
Antagonist
narcam for respiratory depression
Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because of
Reduced Response
this.
Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict
Allergic Reaction
blood vessels.
Name
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
Any Special Instructions
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, LPN Pharmacology Exam 1 Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug administered at a
Adverse Drug Reaction
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.
Medication
Dose
Time
Route
Patient
Six Rights Documentation
Enteral Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets.
Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to systemic
First-Pass Metabolism
distribution.
Through skin or mucous membranes. Topical, installation,
Percutaneous
inhalation.
Parental Needle route. IM, ID, IV
Intramuscular Route Hip, thigh. Drawback for blood prior to injection.
Sub Q Through 1st skin layer
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The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes place in
Pharmaceutical Phase
the body.
What the body does with the drug. Absorption, distribu-
Pharmacokinetic Phase
tion, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase What the drug does to the body.
The Liver Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys Eliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Attect 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.
Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is
Antagonist
narcam for respiratory depression
Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because of
Reduced Response
this.
Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict
Allergic Reaction
blood vessels.
Name
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
Any Special Instructions
1/7
, LPN Pharmacology Exam 1 Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug administered at a
Adverse Drug Reaction
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.
Medication
Dose
Time
Route
Patient
Six Rights Documentation
Enteral Via the GI tract. Powders, pills, tablets.
Significantly metabolized by the liver prior to systemic
First-Pass Metabolism
distribution.
Through skin or mucous membranes. Topical, installation,
Percutaneous
inhalation.
Parental Needle route. IM, ID, IV
Intramuscular Route Hip, thigh. Drawback for blood prior to injection.
Sub Q Through 1st skin layer
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