Basic Pharmacology

Question 1

Name 4 actions Pharmacokinetics involves

Answer 1

1. Absorption
2. Distribution
3. Metabolism
4. Excretion

Question 2

Please define in your own words what a “Therapeutic Effect” for a meditation is

Answer 2

Therapeutic effects is a consequence of a medical treatment of any kind

Question 3

Pharmacology is the study of?

Answer 3

Pharmacology is the study of medications

Question 4

Please define in your own words what a “contraindication” is

Answer 4

A contraindication is a symptom.

Question 5

Please define in your own words what an “adverse effect” for medication is

Answer 5

An adverse event is not a dangerous medication.

Question 6

List- “5 Rights” of medication administration

Answer 6

1. The right patient
2. Medication
3. Dose
4. Time
5. Route

Question 7

Pharmacokinetics is the study of?

Answer 7

Pharmacokinetics is the study of how medications move through the body.

Question 8

Please name one controlled substance and what schedule they fall under

Answer 8

Anxiolytics falls into Schedule IV

Question 9

Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc)
Intake and uses?

Answer 9

Intake: oral
Uses: lowering high blood pressure

Question 10

Montelukast (Singulair)

Intake and uses?

Answer 10

Intake: oral
Uses: to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma

Question 11

Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Intake and uses?

Answer 11

Intake: oral
Uses: to treat certain metal/mood conditions

Question 12

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Intake and uses?

Answer 12

Intake: oral
Uses: delay blood clotting

Question 13

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Intake and uses?

Answer 13

Intake: oral
Uses: trouble falling asleep