Pharmacology (part 2)

Question 1

The study of the biotransformation, excretion, absorption, and distribution of drugs is known as _______.

Answer 1

pharmacokinetics

what my body does to the drug

Question 2

Immunologic reaction to a drug.

A.) desired action

B.) side effects

C.) toxic effects

D.) idiosyncratic effects

E.) drug interactions

Answer 2

D.) idiosyncratic effects

Question 3

Deleterious effects from a drug resulting from overdosage, ingestion of topical drugs, buildup of a drug over time in the body, etc.

A.) desired action

B.) side effects

C.) toxic effects

D.) idiosyncratic effects

E.) drug interactions

Answer 3

C.) toxic effects

Question 4

A secondary effect usually predictable and may be harmless or harmful.

A.) desired action

B.) side effects

C.) toxic effects

D.) idiosyncratic effects

E.) drug interactions

Answer 4

B.) side effects

Question 5

The primary effect intended has a therapeutic effect.

A.) desired action

B.) side effects

C.) toxic effects

D.) idiosyncratic effects

E.) drug interactions

Answer 5

A.) desired action

Question 6

When on of 2 or more drugs alter the effects on the body of the others.

A.) desired action

B.) side effects

C.) toxic effects

D.) idiosyncratic effects

E.) drug interactions

Answer 6

E.) drug interactions

Question 7

The mechanism of drug action and relationships between drug concentration and the body’s responses is known as ______.

These responses require the drug to interact with specific molecules and chemicals found in the body.

Answer 7

pharmacodynamics

what the drug does to the body

includes: receptor, agonist, antagonist

Question 8

A drugs specific target, typically a protein, is referred to as its _______.

As the drug binds to teh cell it either enhances or inhibits the normal function of the cell.

Answer 8

receptor

Question 9

When a drug produces the same effect as the physiological or endogenous substance.

Answer 9

agonist

Question 10

When a drug inhibits cell function by occupying the receptor site.

Answer 10

antagonist

example: Narcan

Question 11

Biotransformation occurs in the _______.

Excretion occurs in the _______.

Answer 11

Biotransformation occurs in the liver.

Excretion occurs in the kidneys.

Liver dysfunction → no distribution

Kidney dysfunction → no excretion

Question 12

Drugs pose a risk to a fetus especially in the ____ trimester.

Answer 12

Drugs pose a risk to a fetus especially in the 1^st trimester.

Question 13

What are the 5 types of medicine that require dual RN signing?

Answer 13

CHIPS

1. ) Chemotherapy
2. ) Heparin
3. ) Insulin (both IV and SQ)
4. ) PCA, PCEA
5. ) Hypertonic Saline (Saline greater than 0.9%)