Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

It includes therapeutic purpose, possible side effect of the drugs, any dietary restriction or requirements skills administration and laboratory monitoring.

Answer 1

RIGHT TO EDUCATE

Question 2

Define Drug Therapy and give at least two example.

Answer 2

It is Pharmacotherapy, using medications to treat disease. Drug interacts with receptor enzymes in cells to promote healthy functioning and reduce or cure illness EX: Chemotherapy, Antibiotics

Question 3

It is limited dependence liability. Some sedatives, anxiety agents, and non-narcotic analgesics. Where in different scheduled categories it belongs?

Answer 3

SCHEDULE IV

Question 4

TRADE NAME/ OFFICIAL NAME/ PROPRIETARY NAME

Answer 4

BRAND NAME

Question 5

Paracetamol, Aspirin, Metformin. These are example of what drug name?

Answer 5

GENERIC NAME

Question 6

This is one of the properties of an ideal drug that does not cause gastric ulcer and stays in our body until such time that our body doesn’t need it anymore.

Answer 6

EFFECTIVENESS

Question 7

This is one of the 10 rights to medication administration that collects relevant data before administering drugs

Answer 7

RIGHT ASSESSMENT

Question 8

This is one of the properties of an ideal drug that everyone likes because even if you take it so many times it doesn’t produce any adverse or side effects

Answer 8

SAFETY

Question 9

What is under of Phase IV in Drug Development?

Answer 9

It is voluntary and involves post market surveillance of the drug’s therapeutic effects at the completion of phase III. This is where the therapeutic company receives reports from doctors and other health care professionals about the therapeutic results of the drug.

Question 10

This drug name was approved by medical or pharmaceutical associations and adopted by all countries

Answer 10

GENERIC NAME

Question 11

What is DOSE - RESPONSE

Answer 11

It is a relationship between the minimal vs the maximal amount of drugs dose needed to produce the desired drug response.

Question 12

What LADME stands for in Pharmacokinetics

Answer 12

LIBERATION, ABSORPTION, DISTRIBUTION, METABOLISM, EXCRETION.

Question 13

What happen in absorption process?

Answer 13

This is the process where the drug is transferred from the route of administration until it reaches its target and goes to work.

Question 14

This is one of the rights to medication administration where you look for the patient’s ID band or bracelet, and ask the patient’s name for confirmation.

Answer 14

RIGHT CLIENT

Question 15

These are chemicals that alter physiochemical processes in body cells and can stimulate or inhibit normal cellular functions.

Answer 15

DRUGS

Question 16

What is the definition of schedule V in controlled substances

Answer 16

It is limited abuse potential. Can be purchased without a prescription.

Question 17

What are the five phases of drug development?

Answer 17

PHASE I: Discovery and Development
PHASE II: Preclinical Research
PHASE III: Clinical Research
PHASE IV: Government Review
PHASE V: Post-Market safety monitoring

Question 18

What are the categories of drug orders

Answer 18

STANDING- Drug is to be given for a certain number of dose or certain number of days
ONE TIME- Drug is given at a certain time and only one time
PRN- Drug is to be administered when necessary or as needed based on the patient’s needs. (Note: it can only be administered by nurse or physician)
STAT- Immediately administered.

Question 19

What are the five most important rights in Medication administration and the other five?

Answer 19

RIGHT PATIENT
RIGHT DRUG
RIGHT DOSE
RIGHT ROUTE
RIGHT TIME

THE OTHER FIVE:
RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
RIGHT ASSESSMENT
RIGHT TO REFUSE
RIGHT EVALUATION
RIGHT EDUCATION

Question 20

What are the difference between three drug action (Therapeutic effect, Side effect, and Adverse effect)

Answer 20

The Therapeutic Effect is primary effect intended while the Side effect, it does not hinder the main effect of the drug and mostly foreseen by physician and last the Adverse Effect it is severe side effect, harmful and undesirable and can hinder the treatment.