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LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Pharmaceutical Phase The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes place in the body.
Pharmacokinetic Phase What the body does with the drug. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase What the drug does to the body.
The Liver Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys Eliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Affect Drug build-up in the body.
Therapeutic Dose Positive result.
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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.
Antagonist Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is narcam for respiratory
depression
Reduced Response Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because of this.
Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict blood vessels.
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 Name
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
Any Special Instructions
Adverse Drug Reaction Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug administered at a 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.
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LPN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Pharmaceutical Phase The manufacture of a drug until absorption takes place in the body.
Pharmacokinetic Phase What the body does with the drug. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion.
Pharmacodynamic Phase What the drug does to the body.
The Liver Inactivates and metabolizes drugs. Detoxification.
The Kidneys Eliminate the byproducts.
Cumulative Affect Drug build-up in the body.
Therapeutic Dose Positive result.
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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.
Antagonist Drug that will block the action of another drug. Example is narcam for respiratory
depression
Reduced Response Tolerance to a drug. Antihistamines are varied because of this.
Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis may occur. Epinephrine used to constrict blood vessels.
Medication Orders Should Include. 1-8 Name
Date and Time
Drug
Dosage
Route
Frequency
Physician Signature
Any Special Instructions
Adverse Drug Reaction Harmful, unintended reaction to a drug administered at a 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.
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