Pharm Exam 1

Question 1

Teratogen

Answer 1

Causing abnormal fetal development

Question 2

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 2

Study of how the drugs moves through the body; drug transit after it has been administered.

1. Absorption - GI
2. Distribution - Cardiovascular
3. Metabolism (biotransformation) - Liver
4. Excretion -Urinary System mostly
5. Half Life

Question 3

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 3

Action of the drug and effect within the body.

Question 4

Absorption

Answer 4

Movement of drug from site of administration to body fluids.

1. Oral Meds (Gastrointestinal and integumentary system)
2. Topical & Sub-Q (Skin)
3. IM (Muscles)
4. IV (Skips this step)

Question 5

Distribution

Answer 5

Deliver of drug from circulatory system to target tissue or site.

*Cardiovascular system

Question 6

Metabolism (Biotransformation)

Answer 6

Deactivation of drug for excretion.

*Liver

Question 7

Excretion

Answer 7

Elimination of drugs from the body.

*urinary system mostly

Question 8

Half-life

Answer 8

Time required for the body to eliminate half of the drug.

Question 9

Onset

Answer 9

Time between drug administration and when it starts to exert its effects.

Question 10

Peak

Answer 10

The point at which absorption and excretion are equal.

Question 11

Duration

Answer 11

Length of time drug produces its effect.

Question 12

Primary Effect

Answer 12

The desired or therapeutic effect of a drug.

Question 13

Secondary Effect

Answer 13

Any effects of a drug other than the therapeutic effect.

Question 14

Drug-drug Interaction

Answer 14

The impact that 1 drug may have on the effect of another.

Question 15

Additive Drug Reaction

Answer 15

Administration of 2 meds together to achieve a combined effect.

(1+1=2)

Question 16

Antagonist Drug Reaction

Answer 16

1 drug interfering with decreasing, or blocking the action of another.

(1-1=0)

Question 17

Adverse Reaction

Answer 17

Undesirable drug effects

Question 18

Allergic Reaction

Answer 18

Immune system activation triggered by exposure to a medication.

Question 19

Drug Idiosyncrasy

Answer 19

Unusual or atypical response to a drug.

Question 20

Drug tolerance

Answer 20

Decreasing response to a drug that requires an increase in dosing.

Question 21

Toxic Reactions

Answer 21

Harmful effects of a drug that may impact organ function.

Question 22

Cumulative Effect

Answer 22

Accumulation of drugs due to impaired organ function.

Question 23

Drug-food Interaction

Answer 23

Changes in drug absorption resulting from ingestion of food.

Question 24

Schedule for Controlled Substances

Answer 24

Drugs that are closely monitored due to their potential for abuse and dependency.

Question 25

Pharmacology

Answer 25

Study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.

Question 26

Synergistic

Answer 26

An interaction occurring when 2 drugs have more than the therapeutic effect. (1+1= >2)

Question 27

Over the counter (OTC)

Answer 27

Another name for non-prescription drugs.

Question 28

Generic Name

Answer 28

The non-proprietary name of a medication.

Question 29

Prescription

Answer 29

Another name for legend drug.

Question 30

Chemical Name

Answer 30

Scientific name of a medication.

Question 31

Trade/Brand Name

Answer 31

The commercial or proprietary name of a medication.

Question 32

Short half-life

Answer 32

Prescribed MORE frequently

Question 33

Long half-life

Answer 33

Prescribed LESS frequently.

Question 34

Implementation

Answer 34

Holding medication per orders when the BP is too low nursing process step.

Question 35

Nursing Diagnosis

Answer 35

AKA Nursing problem.

Question 36

Cognitive

Answer 36

The domain of learning that involves processing information.

Question 37

6 rights

Answer 37

1. Patient 2. Medication 3. Dose 4. Route 5. Time 6. Documentation

Question 38

Affective Domain

Answer 38

Domain of learning that involves the learner’s beliefs and attitude regarding care.

Question 39

Sublingual

Answer 39

A route in which the medication is placed under the tongue. (

Question 40

Psychomotor

Answer 40

Domain of learning that involves physically practice or preforming a new skill. (Doing)

Question 41

Evaluation

Answer 41

The nurse returns to her patient to check if the med worked nursing process step.

Question 42

Noncompliance

Answer 42

Nursing problem or diagnosis for a patient that stops taking their antibiotic too soon.

Question 43

Buccal

Answer 43

Medications that are absorbed through the cheek.

Question 44

STAT

Answer 44

An order to administer a medication one time ASAP

Question 45

Deficient knowledge

Answer 45

A nursing problem identified when the patient does not understand.

Question 46

Single

Answer 46

An order to administer a medication one-time.

Question 47

PRN

Answer 47

An order for a medication to be given as needed.

Question 48

Assessment

Answer 48

Step in the nursing process in which subjective and objective data is collected.

Question 49

Half-life caution with what patients?

Answer 49

Patients with liver or kidney disease.

Question 50

Anaphylactic shock

Answer 50

Severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Causes symptoms like difficulty breathing, swelling, drop in BP, can lead to collapse or unconsciousness.

Question 51

Herbal remedies

Answer 51

Can worsen patient conditions!

Question 52

PO Medication

Answer 52

Must be sitting up, make sure they can swallow

Question 53

Inhaled Medication

Answer 53

Make sure they know how to use.

Question 54

Sub-Q Route

Answer 54

Volume (0.5-1mL) 45%

Question 55

IM Route

Answer 55

Volume (1-3mL) 90%

Question 56

Intradermal Route

Answer 56

Small volumes (0.1mL) Ex: TB shot, to test for allergies

Question 57

Transdermal Route

Answer 57

1. Wear gloves 2. Remove old patches 3. Rotate sites

Question 58

Empty Stomach (drug-food interactions)

Answer 58

Give meds 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal.

Question 59

Take with meals (drug-food interactions)

Answer 59

Helps decrease epigastric distress with anti-inflammatory medications.