NR 508 Week 1 Exam With Questions and
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State the three (3) most important characteristics of any drug. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Effectiveness
2. Safety
3. Selectivity.
Is it possible to have a selective drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS No. All medications have side
effects.
Define the four phases of pharmacokinetics. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion.
Define pharmacodynamics. - CORRECT ANSWERS The nature and intensity of the response
that the drug has on the body.
Name the three most important goals of pre-administration assessment. - CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Evaluate effects
2. Identify high-risk patients
3. Assess for self-care.
What factors can predispose an individual to adverse reactions from a drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Allergies
, 2. Pregnancy
3. Age
4. Genetics
5. Pathological disease (kidney or liver)
What measures help reduce adverse reactions of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
A thorough patient history to identify those who may be high-risk & education.
What type of research is required to assess drug therapies? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
randomized controlled trial is required for all new medications.
What is a "blinded" study? - CORRECT ANSWERS Participants don't know if they belong to the
control or experimental group.
Which Amendment strengthened drug regulation after the Thalidomide tragedy in Europe? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The Harris-Kefauver Amendment to the FDA and the Cosmetic Act of 1962.
What is the purpose of having a trade name (proprietary or brand name) for a drug? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Trade names are easy to recall and pronounce, and good for marketing purposes.
What is one of the problems with trade names? - CORRECT ANSWERS Using two brand named
drugs that have the same ingredient can lead to overdose.
The 4 major pharmacokinetics processes are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Drug Absorption
Drug Distribution
Drug Metabolism
Drug Excretion
Answers All Answers 100% Verified
(Latest Update 2024/2025 RATED A+
State the three (3) most important characteristics of any drug. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.
Effectiveness
2. Safety
3. Selectivity.
Is it possible to have a selective drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS No. All medications have side
effects.
Define the four phases of pharmacokinetics. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion.
Define pharmacodynamics. - CORRECT ANSWERS The nature and intensity of the response
that the drug has on the body.
Name the three most important goals of pre-administration assessment. - CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Evaluate effects
2. Identify high-risk patients
3. Assess for self-care.
What factors can predispose an individual to adverse reactions from a drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Allergies
, 2. Pregnancy
3. Age
4. Genetics
5. Pathological disease (kidney or liver)
What measures help reduce adverse reactions of medication administration? - CORRECT ANSWERS
A thorough patient history to identify those who may be high-risk & education.
What type of research is required to assess drug therapies? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
randomized controlled trial is required for all new medications.
What is a "blinded" study? - CORRECT ANSWERS Participants don't know if they belong to the
control or experimental group.
Which Amendment strengthened drug regulation after the Thalidomide tragedy in Europe? - CORRECT
ANSWERS The Harris-Kefauver Amendment to the FDA and the Cosmetic Act of 1962.
What is the purpose of having a trade name (proprietary or brand name) for a drug? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Trade names are easy to recall and pronounce, and good for marketing purposes.
What is one of the problems with trade names? - CORRECT ANSWERS Using two brand named
drugs that have the same ingredient can lead to overdose.
The 4 major pharmacokinetics processes are: - CORRECT ANSWERS Drug Absorption
Drug Distribution
Drug Metabolism
Drug Excretion
