NSG 124 Pharmacology
Study Guide for HESI
Exam 2 – Notes, Drug
Charts & Practice
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, Defining Goals The aim of drug therapy is to maximize therapeutic
responses while preventing or minimizing adverse
reactions.
Identifying Interventions Considering dosage, route of administration, timing
with respect to meals, and other drugs for maximum
benefit with minimal harm.
Evaluating Success Summarizing monitoring, evaluating therapeutic
effects, minimizing adverse effects and interactions,
and managing toxicity.
Generic Drug Names Less complex than the chemical name, with final
syllables indicating pharmacological class.
Proprietary Drug Names Names under which a drug is marketed, created by
drug companies.
Over the Counter Meds When used properly, they provide relief for ailments
while saving consumers the expense and
inconvenience of visiting a prescriber.
Over the Counter Meds Education Provided through newsletters, reference books, and
the internet to inform consumers about proper
usage.
Medication Food Interactions Impact May result in toxicity and have varying impacts on
drug absorption, metabolism, and toxicity.
Medication Absorption The movement of a drug from the site of
administration to the blood, determining the onset
and intensity of effects.
Medication Distribution The movement of a drug from the blood to the
interstitial space of tissues and into cells.
Study Guide for HESI
Exam 2 – Notes, Drug
Charts & Practice
Questions with Rationales
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success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Defining Goals The aim of drug therapy is to maximize therapeutic
responses while preventing or minimizing adverse
reactions.
Identifying Interventions Considering dosage, route of administration, timing
with respect to meals, and other drugs for maximum
benefit with minimal harm.
Evaluating Success Summarizing monitoring, evaluating therapeutic
effects, minimizing adverse effects and interactions,
and managing toxicity.
Generic Drug Names Less complex than the chemical name, with final
syllables indicating pharmacological class.
Proprietary Drug Names Names under which a drug is marketed, created by
drug companies.
Over the Counter Meds When used properly, they provide relief for ailments
while saving consumers the expense and
inconvenience of visiting a prescriber.
Over the Counter Meds Education Provided through newsletters, reference books, and
the internet to inform consumers about proper
usage.
Medication Food Interactions Impact May result in toxicity and have varying impacts on
drug absorption, metabolism, and toxicity.
Medication Absorption The movement of a drug from the site of
administration to the blood, determining the onset
and intensity of effects.
Medication Distribution The movement of a drug from the blood to the
interstitial space of tissues and into cells.
