NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1 Exam Questions And Answers 2024

NURS 251 (Pharmacology): Module 1 Exam Questions And Answers 2024pharmacology - correct answer-the study or science of drugs drug - correct answer-any chemical that affects the physiologic process of a living organism theraputic effect - correct answer-the desired effect of a drug side effect - correct answer-an undesired effect of a drug but NOT harmful adverse effect - correct answer-an undesired effect of a drug, POTENTIALLY harmful toxic effect - correct answer-an undesired effect of a drug, IS HARMFUL mechanism of action - correct answer-how a drug produces its effects site of action - correct answer-the location within the body where a drug exerts its theraputic effect onset of action - correct answer-the point in time after administration when a drug begins to exert its therapeutic effect receptor - correct answer-specific cellular structures that a drug binds to in order to produce a physiologic effect antagonist receptor - correct answer-works to interfere with other drugs or a substance from producing an effect agonist receptor - correct answer-works to activate a physiologic response chemical name - correct answer-defines the chemical composition of the drug generic name - correct answer-non-propietary name (EX. Lisinopril) trade name - correct answer-brand name, marketed under a patented propietary name (EX. Prinival; Zestril) drug class - correct answer-a group of drugs that all work by the same mechanism of action (EX. ace-inhibitors) active ingrediant - correct answer-the drug itself inactive ingrediant - correct answer-helps facilitate the administration and absorption of the drug aqueous preperation - correct answer-liquid medication. EX. cough medicine. taken by mouth tablet - correct answer-the drug itself is made into a powder and pressed into this form. most common. troche/lozenge - correct answer-flattened tablets that dissolve in the mouth and absorb into the tissue in the mouth capsule - correct answer-gelatin container with either the powder or liquid drug inside delayed-release - correct answer-either a tablet or capsule; treated with a coating that will allow the drug to work overtime (usually 24 hours) enteric coated - correct answer-applied to a tablet that may be affected by an acidic environment suppositories - correct answer-a drug that is mixed with another substance that will allow it to melt at body temperature. generally inserted through the rectum, urethra, or vagina oitments - correct answer-soft, oily substance applied to the skin transdermal patch - correct answer-the drug is released and absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream providing a continuous source of the drug (usually over 24 hours) oral administration - correct answer-by way of the mouth and through swallowing, onset 30-60 minutes parenteral (enteral) administration - correct answer-route that does NOT involve the GI tract sublingual - correct answer-tablet placed under the tongue, onset several minutes, indicated for a rapid effect rectal - correct answer-route to be used when oral cannot be taken or a local effect is needed, onset 15-30 minutes subcutaneuous - correct answer-just under the skin, for drugs that are inactivated by the GI tract. onset several minutes