NU: 301 Pharmacology – FINAL question with correct
answers
Pharmacodynamics Correct Answer-The process by which a medication
works on the body.
Pharmacokinetics Correct Answer-The process by which drugs are
absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted.
Half-life Correct Answer-Time it takes for a drug to decrease in amount
by half
Chemical name of drugs Correct Answer-the name of the medication
that reflects its chemical composition and molecular structure (ex.
isobutylphenylpropanoic acid)
Generic name (nonproprietary name) Correct Answer-Name given to a
medication by the United States Adopted Names Council (ex. ibuprofen)
Trade name Correct Answer-Proprietary name of a drug assigned by the
manufacturer; also called the brand name or product name.
Rights of Safe Medication Administration Correct Answer-Right
client/patient
Right medication/drug
Right dose
,Right time
Right route
Right documentation
Right client education
Right to refuse
Right assessment
Right evaluation
Types of Analgesic Agents Correct Answer-Opioids
Narcotic Antagonists
Antipyretic
NSAIDs
etc.
Opioid Prototype Correct Answer-morphine
Action of Morphine Correct Answer-Binds to opioid receptors (Mu &
Kappa) in the brain and spinal cord
Indications for Morphine Correct Answer-prevent/ relieve severe acute
or chronic pain; before, during and after surgery; before and during
diagnostic procedures; labor & delivery
Adverse Effects of Morphine Correct Answer-Respiratory depression
,Orthostatic hypotension
Excessive Sedation
Constipation/ Urinary Retention
Cough suppression
Biliary colic
Nursing Implications of Morphine Correct Answer-watch for s/sx of
toxicity: Severe respiratory depression; coma; pinpoint pupils
General principles of Morphine Correct Answer-Metabolized: liver;
Excreted: urine, bile; T1/2: 1.5-2 hours
Routes:PO, IV, IM, SUBQ, Intrathecal, epidural
MORPHINE IS THE FIRST CHOICE FOR SEVERE PAIN
No ceiling
Regular schedule
Narcotic Antagonist Prototype Correct Answer-Naloxone (Narcan)
Action of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Block effects of opioids
, Indications of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Reversal of signs or
opioid excess
Adverse Effects of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Dysrhythmias
HTN
Hypotension
N/V
Nursing Implications for Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Likely to
need repeated injections
Titrate with care to avoid acute withdrawal
General Principles of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Onset: within
minutes of parenteral administration (almost immediately if IV)
T1/2: 30 to 81 minutes
Metabolized in liver
Excreted by kidney
Prostaglandin inhibitors Correct Answer-NSAIDs. Medications that act
on prostaglandins, compounds that regulate muscle contractions (&
Acetaminophen)
answers
Pharmacodynamics Correct Answer-The process by which a medication
works on the body.
Pharmacokinetics Correct Answer-The process by which drugs are
absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted.
Half-life Correct Answer-Time it takes for a drug to decrease in amount
by half
Chemical name of drugs Correct Answer-the name of the medication
that reflects its chemical composition and molecular structure (ex.
isobutylphenylpropanoic acid)
Generic name (nonproprietary name) Correct Answer-Name given to a
medication by the United States Adopted Names Council (ex. ibuprofen)
Trade name Correct Answer-Proprietary name of a drug assigned by the
manufacturer; also called the brand name or product name.
Rights of Safe Medication Administration Correct Answer-Right
client/patient
Right medication/drug
Right dose
,Right time
Right route
Right documentation
Right client education
Right to refuse
Right assessment
Right evaluation
Types of Analgesic Agents Correct Answer-Opioids
Narcotic Antagonists
Antipyretic
NSAIDs
etc.
Opioid Prototype Correct Answer-morphine
Action of Morphine Correct Answer-Binds to opioid receptors (Mu &
Kappa) in the brain and spinal cord
Indications for Morphine Correct Answer-prevent/ relieve severe acute
or chronic pain; before, during and after surgery; before and during
diagnostic procedures; labor & delivery
Adverse Effects of Morphine Correct Answer-Respiratory depression
,Orthostatic hypotension
Excessive Sedation
Constipation/ Urinary Retention
Cough suppression
Biliary colic
Nursing Implications of Morphine Correct Answer-watch for s/sx of
toxicity: Severe respiratory depression; coma; pinpoint pupils
General principles of Morphine Correct Answer-Metabolized: liver;
Excreted: urine, bile; T1/2: 1.5-2 hours
Routes:PO, IV, IM, SUBQ, Intrathecal, epidural
MORPHINE IS THE FIRST CHOICE FOR SEVERE PAIN
No ceiling
Regular schedule
Narcotic Antagonist Prototype Correct Answer-Naloxone (Narcan)
Action of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Block effects of opioids
, Indications of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Reversal of signs or
opioid excess
Adverse Effects of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Dysrhythmias
HTN
Hypotension
N/V
Nursing Implications for Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Likely to
need repeated injections
Titrate with care to avoid acute withdrawal
General Principles of Naloxone (Narcan) Correct Answer-Onset: within
minutes of parenteral administration (almost immediately if IV)
T1/2: 30 to 81 minutes
Metabolized in liver
Excreted by kidney
Prostaglandin inhibitors Correct Answer-NSAIDs. Medications that act
on prostaglandins, compounds that regulate muscle contractions (&
Acetaminophen)
