Medication, Drug, and Prescription Definitions

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What is the primary purpose of a medication?

Prevention of disease

Relief of symptoms (correct)

Diagnosis

Cure

What is the connotation of the term 'drug'?

Medication for treatment

Prescription medication

Over-the-counter medication

Illicitly obtained substance (correct)

Which council assigns the generic name of a medication?

United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council (correct)

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

World Health Organization (WHO)

What is the trade name of a medication?

(Brand name) given by the drug manufacturer Signup and view all the answers

What does the chemical name of a drug describe?

The constituents of the drug precisely Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect intended by a drug?

Therapeutic effect Signup and view all the answers

Which publication lists the official name of a medication?

United States Pharmacopeia publication Signup and view all the answers

What are side effects of a drug usually considered to be?

Predictable and potentially harmful Signup and view all the answers

What does a prescription provide written direction for?

Preparation and administration of a drug Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a generic name for a medication?

Paracetamol Signup and view all the answers

Where are common sites for subcutaneous injections?

Outer aspect of the upper arms Signup and view all the answers

What is the route of administration for intramuscular injections?

Into a muscle Signup and view all the answers

Where are common sites for intradermal injections?

Upper chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of topical applications?

They affect only the area to which they are applied Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do before administering any medication?

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

What should a nurse do as part of administering any drug?

Read the MAR carefully and perform three checks with the labeled medications Signup and view all the answers

What are some aspects important for a nurse to check each time a medication is administered?

Right Medication, Right dose, Right time, Right route Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do after administering any drug?

Record the drug administered Signup and view all the answers

How can a nurse measure the effectiveness of an analgesic?

By how much pain the client feels Signup and view all the answers

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

Genetics and cultural factors Signup and view all the answers

What can alter drug response, including client expectations and illness?

Psychological factors Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication order involves administering the medication only once at a specified time?

Single order dose Signup and view all the answers

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

Sublingual Signup and view all the answers

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

Diet Signup and view all the answers

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

Drug tolerance 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

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Test your knowledge of medication, drug, and prescription definitions with this quiz. Explore the meanings of terms like medication, drug, and prescription, as well as the different names a medication can have.