Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards
What is the definition of pharmacology?
pharmacology is a study of drugs and the interaction with living things which encompasses the physical, and physiologic effects.
First step in developing a drug?
Preclinical Testing (in animals)
How many years to approve a new drug?
Up to 10-15 years.
What is PRN?
PRN means pro re nata, it is a medication order in which nurse has discreation regading when to give the durg and in some case, how much to give.
It is study of the movement of the drug throughout the body, two greek words (drug poison and motion)?
PHARMACOKINETICS
What are the drug names?
Chemical name, Generic name,
TRADE/brand name
Also known as compliance is defined as the extent to which a patient’s behavior coincides with medical advice?
Patient adherence
What ADME stands for?
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excertion
What is OTC?
Over the Counter
What are the 10 rights to medication administration?
1.RIGHT PATIENT
2.RIGHT TIME
3.RIGHT ROUTE
4.RIGHT DRUG
5.RIGHT DOSE
6.RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
7.RIGHT EDUCATION
8.RIGHT TO REFUSE
9.RIGHT ASSESSMENT
10. RIGHT EVALUATION
Why the 10 rights of medication administration is important?
To prevent medical errors.
Who is the responsible to patients ensuring safety?
Nurses are responsible for ensuring safe and quality patient care at all times. As many nursing tasks involve a degree of risk, medication administration arguably carries the greatest risk.
Describes the drug’s chemical structure?
Chemical name
non-proprietary name?
Generic name
It is a drug name that chosen by the drug company and registered as a trade mark?
Brand name
qd?
every day
Why the nurse need to ensure the medication after administering it to the client?
To prevent error that leads patients to get sick rather to feel better.
Opposite of the intended drug response?
PARADOXICAL EFFECT
What are the drugs that can be purchased even without prescription?
OTC medicines that relieve aches, pains, and itches. Some prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete’s foot. Others help manage recurring problems, like migraines and allergies
Prescription that needs to be given immediately?
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Knowledge required prior to medication administration?
Medication interaction, precautions, preparation, dosage, administration, therapeutic effect, side effects, adverse effects, toxic effects.
