NRNP 6675 Week 11 Quizlet Lessons
Which name does the U.S. Adopted Names Council assign to a drug?
Official
The official name of a drug is assigned by the U.S. Adopted Names Council and is usually the
generic name, which is simpler than the chemical name.
Which organization is responsible for the enforcement of medication legislation in the United
States?
The Food And Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration enforces medication legislation in the United States. The
Food and Drug Administration mandates that all medications undergo safety testing before
being released to the public.
In which schedule does morphine belong?
Schedule II
Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychological or
physical dependence. Morphine is a schedule II drug, as well as cocaine and methadone.
What defines the functions and professional responsibilities of nurses regarding medication
management and distribution?
Each state's nurse practice act
Each state institutes a nurse practice act (NPA) to provide guidance for the nursing profession.
The functions and professional responsibilities of nurses regarding medication management and
distribution are defined by each state's nurse practice act.
Which term is used to describe the passage of a drug from the administration site into the
bloodstream?
Absorption
Absorption is the passage of a drug from the administration site into the bloodstream, and is the
first stage in the medication action process.
Which term describes the process of delivering the medication to tissues and organs and,
ultimately, to the site of action?
Distribution
,Distribution is the process of delivering the medication to tissues and organs and, ultimately, to
the specific site of action. It is the second stage in the medication action process.
Which term describes the process by which a drug is altered to a less active form?
Metabolism
Metabolism is the process by which a drug is altered to a less active form to prepare for
excretion. Metabolism occurs after distribution and before excretion.
Which term describes the process that removes the less active drug or its metabolites?
Excretion
Excretion is the process that removes the less active drug or its metabolites. It is the final stage
in the medication action process.
Which factors may influence the therapeutic effect of a drug?
Age
Gender
Route of Administration
Frequency of Administration
Which term describes the biologic response when a medication affects the whole body and drug
effects are seen in multiple parts of the body?
Systemic response
Systemic response describes the biologic response when a medication affects the whole body
and drug effects are seen in multiple body systems.
Which term describes the biologic response when a medication affects only limited body areas?
Local response
Local response is a biologic response that has a localized effect, but not a system-wide impact.
Which term describes the expected time it takes for the blood concentration to measure only a
portion of the original drug dose due to drug elimination?
Half-life
Half-life is the expected time it takes for the blood concentration to measure one half (only a
portion) of the original drug dose due to drug elimination.
Which term describes the time it takes the body to respond to a drug after administration?
Onset of action
,Onset of action is the time it takes the body to respond to a drug after administration. Onset is
affected by the route of administration, the drug formulation, and pharmacokinetic factors.
Which term describes the highest serum (blood) concentration of a drug?
Peak level
Peak level refers to the highest concentration of a drug in the bloodstream over time.
What may result from a medication overdose or the buildup of medication in the blood due to
impaired metabolism and excretion?
Toxic effect
Toxic effects result from a medication overdose or the buildup of medication in the blood due to
impaired metabolism and excretion.
What describes an unpredictable patient response to a medication?
Idiosyncratic reaction
Idiosyncratic reactions are unpredictable patient responses to medication. For example, a
patient receiving an antihistamine may become overly alert and be unable to sleep, rather than
being drowsy, as expected.
What describes a severe, unintended, unwanted, and often unpredictable drug reaction?
Adverse effect
Adverse effects are severe, unintended, unwanted, and often unpredictable drug reactions.
What occurs when a drug's effect is increased in the presence of another substance in the
body?
Synergistic effect
Synergistic effects occur when a drug's effect is increased in the presence of another substance
in the body. For instance, alcohol is a CNS depressant that has an increased effect when taken
with antihistamines or antidepressants.
Which term describes the phenomenon that occurs when a drug's effect is decreased by taking
it with another substance?
Antagonism
Antagonism occurs when a drug's effect is decreased by taking it with another substance.
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Which vitamins are water soluble and excreted by the body through the kidneys?
, Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Nerve damage to the limbs, which may cause numbness, trouble walking, and pain, is an
adverse effect of which water-soluble vitamin?
Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine causes adverse effects like nerve damage to the limbs, which may lead to trouble
walking and pain.
What must be included in order for a prescription to be considered legally valid?
Route of drug administration
Frequency of drug administration
Date and Time the order was written
Which term describes a medication order that is given only when the patient requires it?
PRN
PRN is the term used to describe that the patient should only be given the medication when it is
required.
Which term describes the medication order that is given immediately and only once in a single
dose?
Stat
Stat is the term used to describe that the medication should be administered immediately and
only once in a single dose.
What best describes a capsule?
A medication that is enclosed in cylindrical gelatin coatings.
A transdermal patch is an example of what form of medication?
Skin preparation
Skin preparations include ointments, creams, and lotions. A transdermal patch is considered a
skin preparation form of medication because it contains medication that is absorbed into the
skin when the patch is applied.
Which medication is applied to a specific skin surface or mucous membrane?
Topical
Which name does the U.S. Adopted Names Council assign to a drug?
Official
The official name of a drug is assigned by the U.S. Adopted Names Council and is usually the
generic name, which is simpler than the chemical name.
Which organization is responsible for the enforcement of medication legislation in the United
States?
The Food And Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration enforces medication legislation in the United States. The
Food and Drug Administration mandates that all medications undergo safety testing before
being released to the public.
In which schedule does morphine belong?
Schedule II
Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse that may lead to severe psychological or
physical dependence. Morphine is a schedule II drug, as well as cocaine and methadone.
What defines the functions and professional responsibilities of nurses regarding medication
management and distribution?
Each state's nurse practice act
Each state institutes a nurse practice act (NPA) to provide guidance for the nursing profession.
The functions and professional responsibilities of nurses regarding medication management and
distribution are defined by each state's nurse practice act.
Which term is used to describe the passage of a drug from the administration site into the
bloodstream?
Absorption
Absorption is the passage of a drug from the administration site into the bloodstream, and is the
first stage in the medication action process.
Which term describes the process of delivering the medication to tissues and organs and,
ultimately, to the site of action?
Distribution
,Distribution is the process of delivering the medication to tissues and organs and, ultimately, to
the specific site of action. It is the second stage in the medication action process.
Which term describes the process by which a drug is altered to a less active form?
Metabolism
Metabolism is the process by which a drug is altered to a less active form to prepare for
excretion. Metabolism occurs after distribution and before excretion.
Which term describes the process that removes the less active drug or its metabolites?
Excretion
Excretion is the process that removes the less active drug or its metabolites. It is the final stage
in the medication action process.
Which factors may influence the therapeutic effect of a drug?
Age
Gender
Route of Administration
Frequency of Administration
Which term describes the biologic response when a medication affects the whole body and drug
effects are seen in multiple parts of the body?
Systemic response
Systemic response describes the biologic response when a medication affects the whole body
and drug effects are seen in multiple body systems.
Which term describes the biologic response when a medication affects only limited body areas?
Local response
Local response is a biologic response that has a localized effect, but not a system-wide impact.
Which term describes the expected time it takes for the blood concentration to measure only a
portion of the original drug dose due to drug elimination?
Half-life
Half-life is the expected time it takes for the blood concentration to measure one half (only a
portion) of the original drug dose due to drug elimination.
Which term describes the time it takes the body to respond to a drug after administration?
Onset of action
,Onset of action is the time it takes the body to respond to a drug after administration. Onset is
affected by the route of administration, the drug formulation, and pharmacokinetic factors.
Which term describes the highest serum (blood) concentration of a drug?
Peak level
Peak level refers to the highest concentration of a drug in the bloodstream over time.
What may result from a medication overdose or the buildup of medication in the blood due to
impaired metabolism and excretion?
Toxic effect
Toxic effects result from a medication overdose or the buildup of medication in the blood due to
impaired metabolism and excretion.
What describes an unpredictable patient response to a medication?
Idiosyncratic reaction
Idiosyncratic reactions are unpredictable patient responses to medication. For example, a
patient receiving an antihistamine may become overly alert and be unable to sleep, rather than
being drowsy, as expected.
What describes a severe, unintended, unwanted, and often unpredictable drug reaction?
Adverse effect
Adverse effects are severe, unintended, unwanted, and often unpredictable drug reactions.
What occurs when a drug's effect is increased in the presence of another substance in the
body?
Synergistic effect
Synergistic effects occur when a drug's effect is increased in the presence of another substance
in the body. For instance, alcohol is a CNS depressant that has an increased effect when taken
with antihistamines or antidepressants.
Which term describes the phenomenon that occurs when a drug's effect is decreased by taking
it with another substance?
Antagonism
Antagonism occurs when a drug's effect is decreased by taking it with another substance.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which vitamins are water soluble and excreted by the body through the kidneys?
, Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Nerve damage to the limbs, which may cause numbness, trouble walking, and pain, is an
adverse effect of which water-soluble vitamin?
Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine causes adverse effects like nerve damage to the limbs, which may lead to trouble
walking and pain.
What must be included in order for a prescription to be considered legally valid?
Route of drug administration
Frequency of drug administration
Date and Time the order was written
Which term describes a medication order that is given only when the patient requires it?
PRN
PRN is the term used to describe that the patient should only be given the medication when it is
required.
Which term describes the medication order that is given immediately and only once in a single
dose?
Stat
Stat is the term used to describe that the medication should be administered immediately and
only once in a single dose.
What best describes a capsule?
A medication that is enclosed in cylindrical gelatin coatings.
A transdermal patch is an example of what form of medication?
Skin preparation
Skin preparations include ointments, creams, and lotions. A transdermal patch is considered a
skin preparation form of medication because it contains medication that is absorbed into the
skin when the patch is applied.
Which medication is applied to a specific skin surface or mucous membrane?
Topical
