Chapter 1

Question 1

What is the definition of a drug

Answer 1

Any substance that is taken to prevent cure or reduce the symptoms of a medical condition

Question 2

conditions that a drug is approved for are called what

Answer 2

indications

Question 3

what is the therapeutic classification of a drug

Answer 3

way of organizing drugs based on what condition is being treated by the drug

Question 4

What is the pharmacologic classification of a drug

Answer 4

way of organizing drugs based on their mechanisam of action

Question 5

what is a prototype drug

Answer 5

the drug that all other drugs in the same classification are compared to and is usually the best understood drug in it’s class

Question 6

can you always substitute generic drug for the brand name***

Answer 6

no if the drug is a critical care drug or has narrow safety margins it can not be substituted for generic

Question 7

what are 4 factors that can affect bioavailability***

Answer 7

Brand name vs generic drug
difference in inert or active ingredients
Rate of absorption
Tablet compression

Question 8

what are 10 things that a nurse needs to know about every medication they give to a patient***

Answer 8

-What drug is ordered and why
-name of drug
-intended use
-effects on body
-contraindications
-special considerations (Things to consider when giving a pt meds)
-adverse effects
-How drug is supplied by the pharmacy
-How to administer the drug
-what nursing process considerations related to the drug apply to this patient

Question 9

What are 5 things that a nurse must obtain form the PT before administering a drug***

Answer 9

Physical assessment
Past medical history
Any history of allergies
Previous medications
Patients learning capabilities