Nursing Drug Study Quiz

Drug Study Overview

• Drug study involves comprehensive learning about medications prior to administration.
• Essential for student nurses to develop a positive attitude, enhance skills, and acquire knowledge.

Key Definitions

• Pharmacopoeia: A book listing medicinal products with descriptions, chemical tests, and formulas for mixtures.
• Formulary: A collection of medications and their formulations.

Drug Naming Conventions

• Generic Name: Assigned before a drug's official status, reflecting its chemical family (e.g., Acetaminophen for Tylenol).
• Official Name: Registered name found in official publications.
• Chemical Name: Descriptive name detailing the drug's constituents (e.g., acetyl-para-aminophenol for Tylenol).
• Trade/Brand Name: Name under which a drug is marketed (e.g., Tylenol, Advil).

Role of a Nurse

• Licensed professionals responsible for administering drugs, educating patients, and evaluating medication effectiveness.

Important Skills for Nursing Practice

• Cognitive Skills: Understanding how to execute medical orders or interventions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in clinical techniques and handling medical situations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Enhancing communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ethical and Legal Skills: Critical thinking in clinical cases based on values, facts, and logic.

Sources of Drug Information

• PIMS (Philippine Index for Medical Specialists)
• MIMS (Medical Index for Medical Specialists)
• PDR (Physician's Drug Reference)
• Pharmacology textbooks
• Journals
• Nursing Drug Handbook
• Package inserts of drugs
• Prescribing physicians

This quiz aims to enhance BSN 2 students' understanding of drug studies, their components, and their significance in nursing. By the end of this quiz, students will be able to define drug study, identify essential components, and appreciate its relevance to nursing practice.