Pharmacology Basics Flashcards
(12 cards)
This is the type of route when medications are injected into the body
a) canal route
b) parenteral route
c) percutaneous route
d) enteral route
B
The abbreviation “QD” should be used to indicate “every day” (true/false)
False
what is the abbreviation for “4 times per day”
QID
Oops! You give a resident the meds from the a.m. blister of the blisterpack, and it is lunch time. The resident says, “Don’t worry about it—they all get into my system at some time! Anyway, I think they are the same pills.” Because the resident said not to worry about it, and she seems ok, you do not need to report this error. (true/false)
false
Because of normal or usual changes with aging, excretion of medications by an older adult may be delayed compared to a younger adult. (true/false)
true
This type of drug name stays the same no matter what company manufactured the drug.
a) chemical name
b) generic name
c) proprietary name
d) brand name
b
Polypharmacy means a person
a) gets their prescriptions filled at several different pharmacies
b) takes several different brands of the same medication
c) has prescriptions from several different doctors
d) takes several medications
d
A resident is taking a prescription pain medication. The intended action of the medication is to relieve pain, but the medication also makes the resident sleepy. The sleepiness is
a) a side effect
b) a level 2 reaction
c) an allergic reaction
d) a risk factor
A
Medications which are absorbed through the skin, such as nicotine patches, are said to be given by the _________________ route.
transdermal
All of the following are signs/symptoms of an allergic reaction except
a) nasal congestion
b) joint stiffness
c) skin rash
d) itchy eyes
b
You are giving medications to a resident. There are 2 blister packs. One is a medication to be given every Friday (and today is Wednesday). The resident says she has decided she will start taking the medication every Wednesday, so please give it to her now. Is it ok for you to give it to her today? (true/false)
false
_________________medications do not require a prescription. Aspirin is an example
Over the counter
