Mod 5 Review

Question 1

agonists

Answer 1

drugs that produce a response

Question 2

anaphylaxis

Answer 2

severe allergic reaction

Question 3

degrade

Answer 3

break down

Question 4

generic

Answer 4

drug name not protected by trademark

Question 5

noncompliance

Answer 5

not taking drugs as prescribed

Question 6

half life

Answer 6

time it takes for excretion to lower the drug concentration by half

Question 7

pharmacodynamics

Answer 7

drugs effect on cellular physiology, biology, and its mechanism of action

Question 8

unit dose

Answer 8

single dose

Question 9

trade name

Answer 9

name protected by trademark

Question 10

a drug such as an antibiotic is called ? because it produces a response

Answer 10

agonists

Question 11

a drug such as an antihistamine is called a ? because it blocks a response

Answer 11

antagonists

Question 12

a ? occurs when one drug interferes with the way the other drug acts when taken alone

Answer 12

drug interaction

Question 13

the study of how drugs enter the body, are metabolized, reach the site of action, and are excreted is called ?

Answer 13

pharmocokinetics

Question 14

knowing the side effects of a drug and how it works helps nurses figure out the ? of the drug

Answer 14

nursing implications

Question 15

alcohol causes a ? when consumed while taking a drug that depresses the central nervous system

Answer 15

synergistic effect

Question 16

some drugs have a very narrow ? and if a pt takes an extra pill, toxicity may develop

Answer 16

therapeutic range

Question 17

The four types of drug action are?

Answer 17

stimulation or depression, replacement, irritation, inhibition or killing

Question 18

For the drugs they administer, nurses are held legally responsible for the?

Answer 18

safe and therapeutic effects of the drugs

Question 19

why are pts noncompliant in taking their drugs?

Answer 19

does not comprehend the drugs action or why its being taken, can’t tolerate side effects, can’t afford it

Question 20

Toxic effects of a drug occur when

Answer 20

the blood level of a drug rises above the therapeutic range and causes unintended damages to normal cells

Question 21

what is pharmacodynamics

Answer 21

study of a drugs effect on cellular physiology and biochemistry and its mechanism of action

Question 22

what info to teach pt’s about drugs?

Answer 22

why it is being prescribed, how long before results will be evident, sings and symptoms to expect, the dosage and schedule for taking the drug, amount of fluid and types of food to consume, and to consult physician before taking OTC meds

Question 23

what should be used instead of “qod”

Answer 23

daily or every other day

Question 24

what should you do if a drug dosage seems odd or the drug ordered does not seem appropriate for the pt?

Answer 24

question it and check with the pharmacist and/or physician

Question 25

drugs whose dosages should be checked by another nurse when you prepare them are?

Answer 25

any high risk drug, such as IV potassium, heparin, IV cardiac drugs, insulin

Question 26

which form of a drug will be absorbed the quickest?

Answer 26

oral suspension

Question 27

sufficient fluid intake to eliminate drugs properly is at least ?

Answer 27

50 mL/kg/day

Question 28

the peak effect of a drug occurs when

Answer 28

the drug blood level reaches the highest concentration

Question 29

when administering medications, nurses are legally responsible for knowing? (6)

Answer 29

correct dose, route by which given, desired effects, side effects, interactions with other meds, any contraindications

Question 30

any medication order that is unclear, incomplete, or ambiguous must be

Answer 30

questioned

Question 31

the primary system of measuring medication dosage in the US is

Answer 31

metric

Question 32

topical meds are those applied to the

Answer 32

skin or mucous membrane

Question 33

what orders in the hospital are generally valid for 48-72 hours and then need to renewed

Answer 33

opiate analgesic