Principle of Pharmacology

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

By similar characteristics
Usage of body system-Where it works
Chem/Pharmacological class-Beta blockers

Question 2

Indication

Answer 2

Clinical purpose for administering durg

Question 3

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

Effect of body on Drug
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion

Question 4

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 4

How drug works
turning off/on, promote, or block responses that are part of body response

Question 5

Types of Med Action

Answer 5

Therapeutic Effect= ideal level of safety and the expected effect
Med interaction-HOw med interacts with things like food
Adverse effect- We don’t want to happen

Question 6

Side Effect vs. Idiosyncratic Effect

Answer 6

Side= predictable like itching and unwanted
Idio= Unexpected

Question 7

Toxic Effect vs. Allergic Reaction

Answer 7

Toxic= Too much med in bloodstream, High dose, taken to much, Damage, and poison
Allergic= Body thinks meds foreign and attacks, Itching/ Rash

Question 8

Types of Orders

Answer 8

Standard-Has end date
Automatic-Stop date- Narcs-revaluate
STAT=right away
Single= Vaccine
Standard precription=Insulin
PRN=As needed

Question 9

Parts of Order

Answer 9

1) Patient Name
2) Med Dosage
3) Route
4) Name of Med (Generic)
5) Frequency/Time of administration
6)Date/ time written
7)Indication- PRN (Clinical
8)Signature of Provider

Question 10

Rights of Med Amin

Answer 10

1) Right Med
2) Right Patient
3)Right Dose
4) Right Route
5)Right Time
6)Right Documentation
7) Indication/Refuse

Question 11

3 Med Checks

Answer 11

1) Before pouring, mixing, or draw up
2)After preparation of med
3) At bedside

Question 12

What to ASSESS

Answer 12

Allergies
Skin
When they ate
What patient is there for
History
Can the swallow