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Fundamental of Nursing Exam with
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adverse reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-any noxious, unintended, and undesired result
of taking a drug in appropriate doses; also called an adverse effect; often used
synonymously with side effect, but side effects also include results that, although not the
intended therapeutic effects, are harmless and possibly helpful
allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-an immune response to a drug, ranging in
intensity from mild itching to severe rash to anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-an immediate and life-threatening allergic response
characterized by bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, and a rapid drop in blood pressure
compatible - CORRECT ANSWER-capable of harmonious coexistence; used to refer to
two or more medications that can be given simultaneously without changing the effects
of each other or causing any new responses not seen with any of the drugs
administered alone
contraindicated - CORRECT ANSWER-a pre-existing condition that makes it unsafe or
otherwise inappropriate to administer a particular drug
dosage - CORRECT ANSWER-the determination and regulation of the size, frequency,
and number of doses of a medication to be given to or taken by an individual patient;
often used synonymously with dose, but dose refers to the amount to be given at one
time, not the overall dosing regimen
dose - CORRECT ANSWER-a measured quantity to be administered at one time, such
as a specified amount of medication; often used synonymously with dosage, but dosage
refers to the overall dosing regimen, not necessarily a single dose
drug - CORRECT ANSWER-any chemical or other nondrug substance that can affect
living processes
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duration of action - CORRECT ANSWER-how long a drug actively produces a
therapeutic effect
enteral - CORRECT ANSWER-within or by way of the intestines
generic - CORRECT ANSWER-referring to a noncommercial name assigned to a drug,
usually less complex than the drug's chemical name and more complex than a brand or
trade; also known as a nonproprietary name
idiosyncratic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-an uncommon, unexpected, or individual
drug response thought to result from a genetic predisposition
indication - CORRECT ANSWER-a reason for administering a particular medication
instillation - CORRECT ANSWER-administration of a liquid drop by drop
intradermal - CORRECT ANSWER-within or into the dermis (skin)
intramuscular - CORRECT ANSWER-within or into a muscle
intravenous - CORRECT ANSWER-within or into a vein
medication - CORRECT ANSWER-term used for drug when it is given to or taken by a
particular individual for therapeutic purposes
medication administration record (MAR) - CORRECT ANSWER-a document that is
completed as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered
as prescribed
narcotic - CORRECT ANSWER-an umbrella term that has been used to refer to opioids,
controlled substances, illicit drugs, central nervous system depressants, strong
analgesics, and drugs capable of causing physical dependence; opioid is the preferred
term for the family of potent pharmacologic analgesics commonly referred to as
narcotics
nebulizer - CORRECT ANSWER-a device for creating and delivering an aerosol spray
NPO - CORRECT ANSWER-nothing by mouth, derived from the Latin words nil per os
onset of action - CORRECT ANSWER-the point in time after administration when a drug
begins to exert its therapeutic effect
opthalmic - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the eye
over-the-counter - CORRECT ANSWER-referring to drugs sold without a prescription
BRAINSCAPE1
Fundamental of Nursing Exam with
complete solutions latest version
adverse reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-any noxious, unintended, and undesired result
of taking a drug in appropriate doses; also called an adverse effect; often used
synonymously with side effect, but side effects also include results that, although not the
intended therapeutic effects, are harmless and possibly helpful
allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-an immune response to a drug, ranging in
intensity from mild itching to severe rash to anaphylaxis
anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-an immediate and life-threatening allergic response
characterized by bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, and a rapid drop in blood pressure
compatible - CORRECT ANSWER-capable of harmonious coexistence; used to refer to
two or more medications that can be given simultaneously without changing the effects
of each other or causing any new responses not seen with any of the drugs
administered alone
contraindicated - CORRECT ANSWER-a pre-existing condition that makes it unsafe or
otherwise inappropriate to administer a particular drug
dosage - CORRECT ANSWER-the determination and regulation of the size, frequency,
and number of doses of a medication to be given to or taken by an individual patient;
often used synonymously with dose, but dose refers to the amount to be given at one
time, not the overall dosing regimen
dose - CORRECT ANSWER-a measured quantity to be administered at one time, such
as a specified amount of medication; often used synonymously with dosage, but dosage
refers to the overall dosing regimen, not necessarily a single dose
drug - CORRECT ANSWER-any chemical or other nondrug substance that can affect
living processes
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duration of action - CORRECT ANSWER-how long a drug actively produces a
therapeutic effect
enteral - CORRECT ANSWER-within or by way of the intestines
generic - CORRECT ANSWER-referring to a noncommercial name assigned to a drug,
usually less complex than the drug's chemical name and more complex than a brand or
trade; also known as a nonproprietary name
idiosyncratic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER-an uncommon, unexpected, or individual
drug response thought to result from a genetic predisposition
indication - CORRECT ANSWER-a reason for administering a particular medication
instillation - CORRECT ANSWER-administration of a liquid drop by drop
intradermal - CORRECT ANSWER-within or into the dermis (skin)
intramuscular - CORRECT ANSWER-within or into a muscle
intravenous - CORRECT ANSWER-within or into a vein
medication - CORRECT ANSWER-term used for drug when it is given to or taken by a
particular individual for therapeutic purposes
medication administration record (MAR) - CORRECT ANSWER-a document that is
completed as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered
as prescribed
narcotic - CORRECT ANSWER-an umbrella term that has been used to refer to opioids,
controlled substances, illicit drugs, central nervous system depressants, strong
analgesics, and drugs capable of causing physical dependence; opioid is the preferred
term for the family of potent pharmacologic analgesics commonly referred to as
narcotics
nebulizer - CORRECT ANSWER-a device for creating and delivering an aerosol spray
NPO - CORRECT ANSWER-nothing by mouth, derived from the Latin words nil per os
onset of action - CORRECT ANSWER-the point in time after administration when a drug
begins to exert its therapeutic effect
opthalmic - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the eye
over-the-counter - CORRECT ANSWER-referring to drugs sold without a prescription
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