Pharmacology and Drug Classification Quiz

Pharmacology

• Pharmacology is the study of the origins, effects, and uses of drugs.

Clinical Pharmacology

• Clinical pharmacology specifically focuses on the therapeutic use of drugs, including their effects, dosage, and toxicity in humans.

Nursing Responsibilities

• Nursing responsibilities related to drugs include:
• Administering medications as prescribed
• Monitoring patients for therapeutic and adverse effects
• Educating patients about their medications
• Reporting any medication errors
• Maintaining accurate records of medication administration

Preadministration Assessment

• The goals of preadministration assessment in drug therapy include:
• Identifying potential allergic reactions
• Determining the presence of underlying medical conditions
• Evaluating the patient's medication history
• Identifying potential drug interactions
• NOT conducting a physical assessment of the patient

Rights of Drug Administration

• The rights of drug administration are:
• Right patient
• Right drug
• Right dose
• Right time
• Right route
• NOT right frequency

Patient Education

• The nurse should provide the patient with information about their medications, including:
• The purpose of the medication
• The dosage and frequency of administration
• Potential side effects and adverse reactions
• Any necessary precautions or contraindications

Dealing with Unclear Medication Orders

• If the medication order is unclear, the nurse should:
• Clarify the order with the prescriber before administering the medication