Introduction To Pharmacology

Question 1

Pharmacology

Answer 1

The study of medications that alter functions in the body.

Question 2

Drug Therapy

Answer 2

The use of drugs or medications to treat diagnoses or treat sign or symptoms of disease processes.

Question 3

Prototypes

Answer 3

Represents group or class of drugs

Question 4

Generic Name

Answer 4

Assigned by the US Adopted Names Council. Lowercase.

Question 5

Brand/Trade Name

Answer 5

The marketed name of the medication

This will be capitilized.

Question 6

Prescription (Rx)

Answer 6

Least Available. Require HCP and Pharmacy

Question 7

Drug Scheduling I-V

Answer 7

I has the most abuse potential. V has less abuse potential.

Question 8

Availability of behind the counter drugs

Answer 8

Some restrictions, limit misuse

Question 9

Availability of over the counter (OTC) drugs?

Answer 9

Anyone can buy

Question 10

Cautions against OTC drugs

5 discussed in class

Answer 10

1. One generic drug with multiple branded options can lead to excessive dosing
2. One Trade name can contain multiple medications
3. One basic Trade name might have slight modifications which contain different drugs
4. Trade names may remain the same even though the manufacturer may change the active ingredients
5. Trade names may differ among countries

Question 11

Goal

Answer 11

Want to produce the maximum therapeutic response by using the best route, best dose, and best dose scheudling.

Question 12

What is the ideal drug?

Answer 12

It is effective, safe, and selective

Question 13

Rights of Medication Administration

Answer 13

1. Right Drug
2. Right Dose
3. Right Patient
4. Right Route
5. Right Time

Question 14

Pre-Administration Assessment

Some questions to conisder

Answer 14

1. Changes in patient status?
2. Medical history
3. Medications actively taking
4. High risk medication
5. Contraindications ?
6. NPO

Question 15

Pre Administration Plan

Examples

Answer 15

The RN must consider which interventions are needed to minimize or prevent potential problems identified in the assessment. Ex. The patient who is scheduled for PT, and should receive pain medication so they can fully participate.

Question 16

Implementation: Administration

Answer 16

1. Read and consider the order carefully
2. Verify ID of the patient
3. Read the medication labels carefully
4. Verify dosage calculations
5. Implement special precautions as directed
6. Question if you are unsure of a drug, how to give it, or if patient circumstances have changed

Question 17

Evaluation after drug administration

Answer 17

• Therapeutic response
• Adverse drug reactions/interactions
• Adherence to drug therapy
• Satisfaction with the drug regimen