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What is a key indicator of drug toxicity in a patient receiving magnesium sulfate for hypertension?
What is a key indicator of drug toxicity in a patient receiving magnesium sulfate for hypertension?
- Absent patellar reflex (correct)
- Improved respiration
- Increased blood pressure
- Elevated pulse rate
What should be immediately available at the bedside of a patient receiving magnesium sulfate in case of drug toxicity?
What should be immediately available at the bedside of a patient receiving magnesium sulfate in case of drug toxicity?
- Insulin
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Calcium gluconate (correct)
- Lidocaine
What does an immunologic reaction to a drug indicate?
What does an immunologic reaction to a drug indicate?
- Drug allergy (correct)
- Drug interaction
- Drug overdose
- Drug intolerance
Which caution should be taken when administering intravenous medications?
Which caution should be taken when administering intravenous medications?
What is an appropriate action if a patient has multiple food allergies?
What is an appropriate action if a patient has multiple food allergies?
What is described as the secondary, unintended effect of a drug?
What is described as the secondary, unintended effect of a drug?
Which of the following examples is a chemical name of a drug?
Which of the following examples is a chemical name of a drug?
What can drug toxicity result from?
What can drug toxicity result from?
What does the term 'brand name' refer to in pharmaceuticals?
What does the term 'brand name' refer to in pharmaceuticals?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of drug toxicity?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of drug toxicity?
What is an example of a common side effect of antibiotics?
What is an example of a common side effect of antibiotics?
What can lead to an overdose in pediatric patients?
What can lead to an overdose in pediatric patients?
Which of the following is NOT a chemical name example provided in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a chemical name example provided in the content?
What is pharmacology primarily the study of?
What is pharmacology primarily the study of?
Who is known as the father of American pharmacology?
Who is known as the father of American pharmacology?
What is the purpose of pharmacokinetics in pharmacology?
What is the purpose of pharmacokinetics in pharmacology?
In which century was the first recorded reference to pharmacology made?
In which century was the first recorded reference to pharmacology made?
What was one of the first substances to be isolated in pharmacology?
What was one of the first substances to be isolated in pharmacology?
Which concept refers to the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms?
Which concept refers to the study of the effects of drugs on living organisms?
Why is it crucial for drugs to be excreted from the body?
Why is it crucial for drugs to be excreted from the body?
What is the importance of the nursing process in pharmacology?
What is the importance of the nursing process in pharmacology?
What is the recommended dosage of Paracetamol for a patient with a temperature of 38.5 degrees or above?
What is the recommended dosage of Paracetamol for a patient with a temperature of 38.5 degrees or above?
What does drug tolerance refer to?
What does drug tolerance refer to?
What is a standing drug order?
What is a standing drug order?
In administering medications, what should an RN do if they cannot read an order?
In administering medications, what should an RN do if they cannot read an order?
Which organization is responsible for licensing and monitoring drugs in the Philippines?
Which organization is responsible for licensing and monitoring drugs in the Philippines?
What happens when the FDA finds additional harmful substances in a drug?
What happens when the FDA finds additional harmful substances in a drug?
If a nurse is uncertain about a medication calculation, what should they do?
If a nurse is uncertain about a medication calculation, what should they do?
What is the primary goal of the FDA?
What is the primary goal of the FDA?
When should diphenhydramine 50mg be administered?
When should diphenhydramine 50mg be administered?
What principle should a nurse follow concerning the administration of medications in relation to temperature readings?
What principle should a nurse follow concerning the administration of medications in relation to temperature readings?
What is a common result of frequent intake of pain relievers in individuals?
What is a common result of frequent intake of pain relievers in individuals?
What should a nurse do first when a medication error occurs?
What should a nurse do first when a medication error occurs?
What does the signature of a license practitioner signify in a medication order?
What does the signature of a license practitioner signify in a medication order?
What role does the FDA play in relation to household hazardous waste?
What role does the FDA play in relation to household hazardous waste?
What is one important instruction regarding drug dosage based on nursing assessment?
What is one important instruction regarding drug dosage based on nursing assessment?
Which of the following best describes a medication nurse's primary responsibility?
Which of the following best describes a medication nurse's primary responsibility?
Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Pharmacology
- Pharmacology studies drugs' origins, chemical structures, preparations, administration, actions, metabolism, and excretion.
- Understanding drug effects involves assessing their impacts on human health and absorption/excretion mechanisms.
- Fredrich Serturner was the first to isolate morphine from opium and tested its effects on himself and others.
- John Jacob Abel is known as the Father of American Pharmacology; he established the first pharmacology department in 1890.
Drug Classification
- Side Effects: Unintended secondary effects of drugs, for example, antibiotics may cause diarrhea or nausea.
- Brand Name: Manufacturer's name for a drug (e.g., Panadol, Biogesic).
- Chemical Name: Describes the drug's atomic structure (e.g., N-acetyl-p-aminophenol for acetaminophen).
- Drug Toxicity: Result of overdose or harmful accumulation in the bloodstream, potentially leading to side effects like liver and kidney damage.
- Signs of drug toxicity include low blood pressure, absent reflexes, and respiratory changes; immediate interventions may be necessary.
Drug Management and Patient Care
- Assess patients for allergies, particularly with IV medications; history of food allergies is crucial information.
- Drug tolerance can develop, resulting in reduced physiological responses to medications over time.
- Medication errors must be promptly assessed and reported to a healthcare provider.
Drug Regulation and Safety
- The FDA regulates food, drugs, and medical devices in the Philippines, focusing on public health and safety.
- The FDA monitors for harmful substances in medications and can terminate drugs that present risks.
- Republic Act No. 9165 (2002) addresses the enforcement of regulations on dangerous drugs, classifying substances like methamphetamine and marijuana.
Principles of Drug Administration
- Medications are administered for diagnosis, cure, treatment, relief of symptoms, or prevention of diseases.
- RN responsibilities include clarifying medication orders, ensuring accurate dosages, and adhering to administration protocols.
- Different categories of drug orders include:
- Standing: Regular medications taken over a period.
- One-time: Medications given at a specific time.
- PRN: Medications given as needed based on patient assessment.
- RNs should avoid leaving medications at the bedside and must administer drugs in response to changes in the patient's condition (e.g., fever).
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