NSG 220 - PHARM Key Points Study Guide.

NSG 220 - PHARM Key Points Study Guide. Chapter 1: Key Points ▪ The most important properties of an ideal drug are effectiveness, safety, and selectivity. ▪ If a drug is not effective, it should not be used. ▪ Drugs have both benefits and risks. ▪ There is no such thing as a wholly selective drug: All drugs can cause side effects. ▪ The objective of drug therapy is to provide maximum benefit with minimum harm. ▪ Because all patients are unique, drug therapy must be tailored to each individual. Chapter 2: Key Points ▪ Nursing responsibilities with regard to drugs extend far beyond the Rights of Drug Administration. ▪ You are the patient's last line of defense against medication errors. ▪ Your knowledge of pharmacology has a wide variety of practical applications in patient care and patient education.