NURS 351 Exam 1 Actual study
Questions and correct/verified Answers
the study of what happens when normal anatomy and physiology are altered - ANSW-Pathophysiology
the study of medication that alters function in the body - ANSW-Pharmacology
How does pathophysiology apply to nurses? - ANSW-Helps nurses understand why patients look and
respond as they do and why certain things cause symptoms
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - ANSW-Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
Schedule Drugs: no accepted medical use/safety, high abuse potential
Ex: heroin - ANSW-Phase I
Schedule Drugs: Used medically, high abuse potential
Ex: codeine, morphine, cocaine - ANSW-Phase II
Schedule Drugs: less abuse potential, but can lead to psychological and physical dependence
Ketamine - ANSW-Phase III
Schedule Drugs: Accepted medical use, some abuse potential
Benzodiazepines - ANSW-Phase IV
Schedule Drugs: Moderate amount of controlled substances, no prescription needed, can still be abused
Antidiarrheal drugs, cough syrups - ANSW-Phase V
Chemical/official name of drug that's independent of manufacturer
Lowercase - ANSW-Generic Name
Manufacturer's drug name
Capitalized - ANSW-Trade Name
Examples of generic names of drugs - ANSW-Ex: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan
Examples of trade names of drugs - ANSW-Excedrin, Tylenol Cold
Must have a written prescription by a provider to obtain - ANSW-Rx (prescription drugs)
Anyone can buy these, still have risks - ANSW-OTC
limit misuse, not prescription drugs - ANSW-'Behind the counter'
Do the top 5 rights of medication administration ensure that the drug is safe to give? - ANSW-No! The
additional ones do ensure that it is safe!
What are the top 5 rights of drug admin? - ANSW-Right Drug
, Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
What are the 10 rights of drug administration? - ANSW-Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
Right reason
Right to refuse
Right documentation
Right patient education
Right evaluation
Right assessment
The study of how the drug moves through the body and the way the body processes the drug - ANSW-
Pharmacokinetics
Movement of drug molecules from the site of entry into the body to the circulating fluids; getting the
drug into the bloodstream - ANSW-Absorption
What is drug onset of action determined by? - ANSW-absorption rate
Name some variables that affect drug absorption (8) - ANSW-- dosage form (IV, Capsule, tablet, IM)
- how fast it dissolves
- nature of absorbing surface
- blood flow to the site of administration
- GI function (Diarrhea, nausea)
- pH
- presence of food/other drugs (can increase or decrease it)
- drug concentration (more drug=more absorbed)
Transportation of the drug to various tissues - ANSW-Distribution
Where are drugs distributed to? - ANSW-action sites, metabolism sites, excretion sites
What variables affect drug distribution? - ANSW-blood circulation adequacy
Questions and correct/verified Answers
the study of what happens when normal anatomy and physiology are altered - ANSW-Pathophysiology
the study of medication that alters function in the body - ANSW-Pharmacology
How does pathophysiology apply to nurses? - ANSW-Helps nurses understand why patients look and
respond as they do and why certain things cause symptoms
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - ANSW-Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation
Schedule Drugs: no accepted medical use/safety, high abuse potential
Ex: heroin - ANSW-Phase I
Schedule Drugs: Used medically, high abuse potential
Ex: codeine, morphine, cocaine - ANSW-Phase II
Schedule Drugs: less abuse potential, but can lead to psychological and physical dependence
Ketamine - ANSW-Phase III
Schedule Drugs: Accepted medical use, some abuse potential
Benzodiazepines - ANSW-Phase IV
Schedule Drugs: Moderate amount of controlled substances, no prescription needed, can still be abused
Antidiarrheal drugs, cough syrups - ANSW-Phase V
Chemical/official name of drug that's independent of manufacturer
Lowercase - ANSW-Generic Name
Manufacturer's drug name
Capitalized - ANSW-Trade Name
Examples of generic names of drugs - ANSW-Ex: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan
Examples of trade names of drugs - ANSW-Excedrin, Tylenol Cold
Must have a written prescription by a provider to obtain - ANSW-Rx (prescription drugs)
Anyone can buy these, still have risks - ANSW-OTC
limit misuse, not prescription drugs - ANSW-'Behind the counter'
Do the top 5 rights of medication administration ensure that the drug is safe to give? - ANSW-No! The
additional ones do ensure that it is safe!
What are the top 5 rights of drug admin? - ANSW-Right Drug
, Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
What are the 10 rights of drug administration? - ANSW-Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
Right reason
Right to refuse
Right documentation
Right patient education
Right evaluation
Right assessment
The study of how the drug moves through the body and the way the body processes the drug - ANSW-
Pharmacokinetics
Movement of drug molecules from the site of entry into the body to the circulating fluids; getting the
drug into the bloodstream - ANSW-Absorption
What is drug onset of action determined by? - ANSW-absorption rate
Name some variables that affect drug absorption (8) - ANSW-- dosage form (IV, Capsule, tablet, IM)
- how fast it dissolves
- nature of absorbing surface
- blood flow to the site of administration
- GI function (Diarrhea, nausea)
- pH
- presence of food/other drugs (can increase or decrease it)
- drug concentration (more drug=more absorbed)
Transportation of the drug to various tissues - ANSW-Distribution
Where are drugs distributed to? - ANSW-action sites, metabolism sites, excretion sites
What variables affect drug distribution? - ANSW-blood circulation adequacy
