Medication, Drug, and Prescription Definitions Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a medication?

  • Treatment (correct)
  • Relief of symptoms
  • Cure
  • Diagnosis

    • What is the connotation of the term 'drug'?

  • Prescription medication
  • Legal substance used for treatment
  • Over-the-counter medication
  • Illicitly obtained substance (correct)

    • Which council assigns the generic name of a medication?

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council (correct)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH)

    • What is the trade name of a medication?

    <p>Name given by the drug manufacturer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical name of a medication?

    <p>Name by which the chemist knows it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic effect of a drug?

    <p>Primary effect intended, reason for prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an official name of a medication?

    <p>Name listed in official publication like US Pharmacopeia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a side effect of a drug?

    <p>Unintended effect, potentially harmful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a prescription provide direction for?

    <p>Preparation and administration of a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a generic name identify?

    <p>Used throughout the drug’s lifetime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common site for subcutaneous injections?

    <p>Scapular areas of the upper back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are intradermal injections commonly administered?

    <p>Upper chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of topical applications?

    <p>To affect only the area to which they are applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse do before administering any medication?

    <p>Assess the client’s health status and obtain a medication history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a client's medication history?

    <p>Prescription drugs, recreational drugs, vitamins, herbs, food supplements, and folk remedies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nurse need to do during the second check for safe medication administration?

    <p>Look at the medication label and check against the MAR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can influence a client's response to a drug, including pharmacogenomics and cultural practices?

    <p>Genetics and cultural factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medication administration is common, safe, and convenient for most clients?

    <p>Oral administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of order includes medication to be administered only once at a specified time?

    <p>Single order dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drug effect involves the body becoming accustomed to the effects of a particular drug over time?

    <p>Drug tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What route of medication administration involves dissolving medication under the tongue?

    <p>Sublingual administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor can affect medication action such as vitamin K counteracting anticoagulants?

    <p>Drug interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a medication according to the text?

    <p>Treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connotation of the term 'drug' as per the text?

    <p>Illicitly obtained substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which council assigns the generic name of a medication based on the text?

    <p>United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a prescription provide direction for according to the text?

    <p>Preparation and administration of a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a client's medication history as per the text?

    <p>Generic names of medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an official name of a medication based on the text?

    <p>Generic name of a medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common site for intradermal injections?

    <p>Inner lower arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of assessing a client's health status and obtaining a medication history before administering any medication?

    <p>To ensure safe administration and monitor for potential adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence in the '10 Rights' of medication administration?

    <p>Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Client, Right Client Education, Right Documentation, Right to Refuse, Right Assessment, Right Evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing assistive interventions as indicated during medication administration?

    <p>To help clients in assuming positions for intramuscular injections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do during the third check for safe medication administration?

    <p>Recheck the label on the container against the MAR before returning it to storage place or giving it to the client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of applications affect only the area to which they are applied?

    <p>Dermatologic preparations applied to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in a client's medication history?

    <p>Information about drugs currently or recently taken including prescription drugs; recreational drugs (e.g. marijuana), vitamins; herbs; food supplements; and folk remedies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does evaluating a client's response to a drug involve?

    <p>Measuring how well a client slept after taking a sedative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are common sites for subcutaneous injections?

    <p>The outer aspect of upper arms and abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a client is unfamiliar with a medication?

    <p>The nurse should explain intended action as well as any side effects or adverse effects that might occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of medication orders?

    <p>Stat, single order dose, standing order, PRN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can influence a client's response to a drug?

    <p>Genetics and cultural factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the routes of medication administration?

    <p>Oral, sublingual, buccal, parenteral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are essential parts of a drug order?

    <p>Client name, date, drug name, dosage, frequency, route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental factors can impact drug action?

    <p>Temperature and noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of developmental factors on drug response?

    <p>Affects drug response in pregnancy, infants, and older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of administration is common and safe for most clients?

    <p>Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medication Effects, Factors, and Administration

    • Adverse effects of drugs include drug toxicity, drug allergy, anaphylactic reaction, drug tolerance, cumulative effect, idiosyncratic effect, drug interaction, and iatrogenic disease
    • Factors affecting medication action include developmental factors, gender, genetics and cultural factors, diet, environment, psychological factors, illness and disease, and time of administration
    • Developmental factors affect drug response in pregnancy, infants, and older adults
    • Genetics and cultural factors influence a client's response to a drug, including pharmacogenomics and cultural practices
    • Nutrients in the diet can affect medication action, such as vitamin K counteracting anticoagulants
    • Environmental factors like temperature and noise can impact drug action
    • Psychological factors, client expectations, and illness can alter drug response
    • Types of medication orders include stat, single order dose, standing order, and PRN or as needed order
    • Essential parts of a drug order include client name, date, drug name, dosage, frequency, route, and signature
    • Routes of medication administration include oral, sublingual, buccal, and parenteral
    • Oral administration is common, safe, and convenient for most clients
    • Sublingual and buccal administration involve dissolving medication under the tongue or against the cheek, respectively

    Medication Effects, Factors, and Administration

    • Adverse effects of drugs include drug toxicity, drug allergy, anaphylactic reaction, drug tolerance, cumulative effect, idiosyncratic effect, drug interaction, and iatrogenic disease
    • Factors affecting medication action include developmental factors, gender, genetics and cultural factors, diet, environment, psychological factors, illness and disease, and time of administration
    • Developmental factors affect drug response in pregnancy, infants, and older adults
    • Genetics and cultural factors influence a client's response to a drug, including pharmacogenomics and cultural practices
    • Nutrients in the diet can affect medication action, such as vitamin K counteracting anticoagulants
    • Environmental factors like temperature and noise can impact drug action
    • Psychological factors, client expectations, and illness can alter drug response
    • Types of medication orders include stat, single order dose, standing order, and PRN or as needed order
    • Essential parts of a drug order include client name, date, drug name, dosage, frequency, route, and signature
    • Routes of medication administration include oral, sublingual, buccal, and parenteral
    • Oral administration is common, safe, and convenient for most clients
    • Sublingual and buccal administration involve dissolving medication under the tongue or against the cheek, respectively

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    Test your knowledge of medication, drug, and prescription definitions with this quiz. Explore the differences between medication and drugs, and understand the importance of prescription in the administration of drugs.

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