Terminologies in Introduction to Pharmacology

Question 1

Monroe has a fever of 38.1 degrees and is taking 500mg of paracetamol. Within an hour, Monroe once again checked her temperature and saw that it was lower. She stated that “I will continue to drink it every 6 hours until my fever goes away.” Which properties of an ideal drug are connected to the situation?

Answer 1

Effectiveness

Question 2

Edz itches all over his body, and it turns out that Edz has an allergy to seafood. When he got checked up, the doctor gave him cetirizine. Taking the medicine took away the itchiness, but the cetirizine also made him drowsy. Which properties of an ideal drug are connected to the situation?

Answer 2

Selectivity

Question 3

The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient’s stomach pain. The medication given is easy to follow as she will take the medication per oral twice a day. Which properties of an ideal drug are connected to the situation?

Answer 3

Ease of Administration

Question 4

A pharmacy will have vitamins with a maximum dosage that you must take. However, there are some vitamins known as “chewy vitamins” that are safe to consume no matter how much you eat. Which properties of an ideal drug are connected to the situation?

Answer 4

Safety

Question 5

The COVID vaccine was subjected to numerous tests before it was approved for injection. Throughout the process, they will try to determine what impact it will have in the long term and short term. Which properties of an ideal drug are connected to the situation?

Answer 5

Predictability

Question 6

You are trying to do the 5R’s specifically, right patient. If the patient is confined to a hospital, how are you going to identify that you have gone to the right patient?

Answer 6

Either verify by stating the patient’s name or ask them what their name is. It is also necessary to look at the name written on their wrist band.

Question 7

What is the fastest route of administering medication? Intravenous (IV)

Answer 7

Intravenous (IV)

Question 8

Paula volunteers to take part in medical research, but before she can participate, she signs an ___________ in which patients are given important information about a medical procedure or treatment, genetic testing, or a clinical trial, including potential risks and benefits. This is to assist them in deciding whether they want to be treated, tested, or participate in the trial.

Answer 8

Informed consent

Question 9

How many steps (phases) are there in drug development?

Answer 9

4

Question 10

The patient has stage 2 colon cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy for some time. Suddenly, the patient and his family approach the doctor about discontinuing the chemotherapy. The nurse and doctor tried everything to persuade the patient to change his mind. What ethical considerations should medical providers take into account?

Answer 10

Respect for persons/Autonomy

Question 11

Where do the drug names like Omnipen, Tylenol, and Aspirin fall under?

Answer 11

Brand name

Question 12

Which organ is essential in the first past effect? If the medication passes through the __________, the amount of medication that reaches the bloodstream is being reduced.

Answer 12

Liver

Question 13

The doctor’s order is to give paracetamol 500 mg PRN. What does the PRN stand for and its meaning?

Answer 13

Pro re nata, meaning as needed.

Question 14

Why do we study half life?

Answer 14

Studying half life will help determine how much medication will be administered and how long the medication will persist in the body.

Question 15

The term ___________ refers to the amount of drug that goes throughthe first past effect and enters the bloodstream.

Answer 15

Bioavailability

Question 16

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine are used to check the (1)__________ while on the other hand, Alanine Transaminase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) are used to check the (2)__________.

Answer 16

(1) Kidney Function (2) Liver Function

Question 17

Give the five traditional rights to medication and the other five:

Answer 17

Traditional Rights:
Right Patient
Right Time
Right Route
Right Drug
Right Dose

Other Five:
Right Documentation
Right Education
Right to Refuse
Right Assessment
Right Evaluation

Question 18

Write “T” if the answer is true, and write “F” and the correct answer if it is false.
A medication is considered safe if it has a high therapeutic index. Since it has no toxic effects, there is no need to monitor the amount of drug in your blood.

Answer 18

T

Question 19

Write “T” if the answer is true, and write “F” and the correct answer if it is false.
The following are the drug reactions:
Toxicity
Allergic Reactions
Carcinogenic
Teratogenic
Paradoxical
Physical Dependence
Iatrogenic Disease
Idiosyncratic Effect
Hepatotoxic/Ototoxicity/Nephrotoxicity

Answer 19

T

Question 20

For vertigo, the patient is prescribed Stugeron 75 mg. The patient experiences sleepiness after taking the medication, which is an expected outcome. What drug effect is this called?

Answer 20

Side effects