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EXAM 1 Pharmacology Xavier ABSN
What role does the FDA have in drug approval? - CORRECT ANSWER-responsible for
ensuring that new drugs are safe and effective before approving the drugs and allowing
them to be marketed. The FDA reviews research studies (conducted/sponsored by
pharmaceutical companies) about proposed new drugs. DOES NOT ACTUALLY TEST
THE DRUGS.
What are black box warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER-warnings that can cause serious
adverse effects that appear on the label, package insert, and any marketing literature.
What are the nursing responsibilities regarding administration of controlled (Schedule II)
drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.sorting controlled substances in locked containers
2. administering them only to people whom they are prescribed
3.recording each dose given on agency narcotic sheets AND on the patients MAR
4. maintaining an accurate inventory
5. reporting discrepancies to the proper authorities.
Common drugs in schedule 1 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-heroin, LSD, ecstasy
Common drugs in schedule 2 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-opioid analgesics
(codeine, morphine, oxycodone), CNS stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine),
hypnotics (pentobarbital)
Common drugs in schedule 3 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-androgens & anabolic
steroids, some depressants (ketamine, pentobarbital), some CNS stimulants
(methylphenidate), and mixtures containing small amounts of controlled substances
(codeine),
Common drugs in schedule 4 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-benzodiazepines
(diazepam, lorazepam), sedative-hypnotics (phenobarbital, chloral hydrate), appetite
suppressants (phentermine).
Common drugs in schedule 5 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-cough suppressants
containing small amounts of codeine and antidiarrheal drugs (diphenooxylate and
atropine)
What is pharmacokinetics? - CORRECT ANSWER-drug movement through the body to
reach sites of action, metabolism, and excretion.
, What is pharmacodynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER-reactions between living systems
and drugs; drug actions on target cells and the resulting alterations in cellular
biochemical reactions and functions "what the drug does to the body".
What are the nursing responsibilities regarding administration of controlled (Schedule II)
drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Sorting controlled substances in locked containers
2. Administering them only to people whom they are prescribed
3. Recording each dose given on agency narcotic sheets AND on the patients MAR
4. Maintaining an accurate inventory
5. Reporting discrepancies to the proper authorities.
Common drugs used in schedule 1? - CORRECT ANSWER-heroin, LSD, ecstasy,
mescaline, peyote
Common drugs used in schedule 2? - CORRECT ANSWER-opioid analgesics (codeine,
morphine, oxycodone), CNS stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine), hypnotics
(pentobarbital)
Common drugs used in schedule 3? - CORRECT ANSWER-androgens & anabolic
steroids, some depressants (ketamine, pentobarbital), some CNS stimulants
(methylphenidate), and mixtures containing small amounts of controlled substances
(codeine),
Common drugs used in schedule 4? - CORRECT ANSWER-benzodiazepines
(diazepam, lorazepam), sedative-hypnotics (phenobarbital, chloral hydrate), appetite
suppressants (phentermine).
Common drugs used in schedule 5? - CORRECT ANSWER-cough suppressants
containing small amounts of codeine and antidiarrheal drugs (diphenooxylate and
atropine)
What is absorption? - CORRECT ANSWER-process that occurs from the time the drug
enters the body to the time it enters the bloodstream to be circulated.
What is distribution? - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the transport of drug molecules
within the body.
What is the Generic name? - CORRECT ANSWER-chemical or official name of the
drug that is independent of the manufacturer and often indicates the drug group. EX:
amoxicillin
What is the Trade name? - CORRECT ANSWER-manufacturers chosen name for a
drug, which is protected by a patent. EX: Amoxil
What is a prototype drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-individual drug that represents
groups of drugs, often the first drug of a particular drug class to be developed; usually
EXAM 1 Pharmacology Xavier ABSN
What role does the FDA have in drug approval? - CORRECT ANSWER-responsible for
ensuring that new drugs are safe and effective before approving the drugs and allowing
them to be marketed. The FDA reviews research studies (conducted/sponsored by
pharmaceutical companies) about proposed new drugs. DOES NOT ACTUALLY TEST
THE DRUGS.
What are black box warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER-warnings that can cause serious
adverse effects that appear on the label, package insert, and any marketing literature.
What are the nursing responsibilities regarding administration of controlled (Schedule II)
drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.sorting controlled substances in locked containers
2. administering them only to people whom they are prescribed
3.recording each dose given on agency narcotic sheets AND on the patients MAR
4. maintaining an accurate inventory
5. reporting discrepancies to the proper authorities.
Common drugs in schedule 1 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-heroin, LSD, ecstasy
Common drugs in schedule 2 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-opioid analgesics
(codeine, morphine, oxycodone), CNS stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine),
hypnotics (pentobarbital)
Common drugs in schedule 3 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-androgens & anabolic
steroids, some depressants (ketamine, pentobarbital), some CNS stimulants
(methylphenidate), and mixtures containing small amounts of controlled substances
(codeine),
Common drugs in schedule 4 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-benzodiazepines
(diazepam, lorazepam), sedative-hypnotics (phenobarbital, chloral hydrate), appetite
suppressants (phentermine).
Common drugs in schedule 5 category? - CORRECT ANSWER-cough suppressants
containing small amounts of codeine and antidiarrheal drugs (diphenooxylate and
atropine)
What is pharmacokinetics? - CORRECT ANSWER-drug movement through the body to
reach sites of action, metabolism, and excretion.
, What is pharmacodynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER-reactions between living systems
and drugs; drug actions on target cells and the resulting alterations in cellular
biochemical reactions and functions "what the drug does to the body".
What are the nursing responsibilities regarding administration of controlled (Schedule II)
drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Sorting controlled substances in locked containers
2. Administering them only to people whom they are prescribed
3. Recording each dose given on agency narcotic sheets AND on the patients MAR
4. Maintaining an accurate inventory
5. Reporting discrepancies to the proper authorities.
Common drugs used in schedule 1? - CORRECT ANSWER-heroin, LSD, ecstasy,
mescaline, peyote
Common drugs used in schedule 2? - CORRECT ANSWER-opioid analgesics (codeine,
morphine, oxycodone), CNS stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine), hypnotics
(pentobarbital)
Common drugs used in schedule 3? - CORRECT ANSWER-androgens & anabolic
steroids, some depressants (ketamine, pentobarbital), some CNS stimulants
(methylphenidate), and mixtures containing small amounts of controlled substances
(codeine),
Common drugs used in schedule 4? - CORRECT ANSWER-benzodiazepines
(diazepam, lorazepam), sedative-hypnotics (phenobarbital, chloral hydrate), appetite
suppressants (phentermine).
Common drugs used in schedule 5? - CORRECT ANSWER-cough suppressants
containing small amounts of codeine and antidiarrheal drugs (diphenooxylate and
atropine)
What is absorption? - CORRECT ANSWER-process that occurs from the time the drug
enters the body to the time it enters the bloodstream to be circulated.
What is distribution? - CORRECT ANSWER-involves the transport of drug molecules
within the body.
What is the Generic name? - CORRECT ANSWER-chemical or official name of the
drug that is independent of the manufacturer and often indicates the drug group. EX:
amoxicillin
What is the Trade name? - CORRECT ANSWER-manufacturers chosen name for a
drug, which is protected by a patent. EX: Amoxil
What is a prototype drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-individual drug that represents
groups of drugs, often the first drug of a particular drug class to be developed; usually
