42 Questions
Which of the following is the definition of pharmacology?
The study of the physical and chemical properties of drugs
What is another term for therapeutics?
Pharmacotherapeutics
What is the principal concern of nurses in relation to drugs?
Providing patient teaching about drugs and drug regimens
What are the sources of drugs?
Natural and synthetic
Which of the following is true about clinical pharmacology?
It is the study of drugs in humans
What does pharmacotherapeutics involve?
The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease
What is the purpose of monitoring the overall patient care plan in relation to medication errors?
To prevent medication errors
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of preadministration assessment?
Assessment of the patient’s capacity for self-care
Which of the following is NOT one of the rights of drug administration?
Right Assessment
What should be done if the medication order is unclear?
Verify the order with the prescriber
How can the identity of the patient be verified before drug administration?
Compare the name on the wristband with the name on the drug order or medication administration record
What should be verified when reading the medication label?
The identity of the drug and its suitability for administration
What should be done if dosage calculations are required?
Verify the dosage calculations
What should be done if a drug requires special handling?
Consult the pharmacist
When should a drug not be administered?
When the reason for its use is understood
Match the following drug names with their definitions:
Brand Name = Name given to a drug by the pharmaceutical company that developed it Generic Name = The original designation that a drug is given when the drug company that developed it applies for the approval process Chemical Name = Name that reflects the chemical structure of a drug
Match the phases of the Drug Development Process with their primary focus:
Phase I = Safety and dosage Phase II = Efficacy and side effects Phase III = Efficacy and monitoring of adverse reactions Phase IV = Safety and efficacy
Match the steps of the Drug Development Process with their descriptions:
Discovery and Development = Initial phase where potential drugs are identified and tested Pre Clinical Research = Stage where the drug is tested in the lab before being given to humans Clinical Research = Stage where the drug is tested on humans FDA Review = The FDA reviews the results of the tests and decides whether the drug can be sold FDA Post-Market, Safety Monitoring = After approval, the FDA continues to monitor the safety of the drug
OTC drugs can only be purchased with a prescription.
False
OTC drugs are used to treat a wide variety of complaints.
True
Nurses need to be aware of the implications of OTC drug use.
True
It is important to read the instructions on the label of OTC medicines.
True
Side effects from OTC medicines are relatively common.
False
True or false: The goal of the PLLR is to provide clearer guidance to healthcare professionals and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals about the risks and benefits of using medications during critical periods.
True
True or false: In Vitro refers to medical procedures, tests, and experiments that researchers perform outside of a living organism.
True
True or false: In Vivo research or work is done with or within an entire, living organism.
True
True or false: As an Educator, the nurse must provide information about the expected therapeutic response and when it should develop.
True
True or false: As an Educator, the nurse must provide information about symptoms of major adverse effects and measures to minimize discomfort and harm.
True
Which of the following is the purpose of the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR)?
To provide clearer guidance to healthcare professionals and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals about the risks and benefits of using medications during critical periods.
What are the two types of preclinical research?
In Vitro and In Vivo
Before testing a drug in people, researchers must find out whether it has the potential to cause serious harm, also called ______.
toxicity
The two types of preclinical research are: In Vitro (It describes medical procedures, tests, and experiments that researchers perform outside of a living organism) In Vivo (research or work is done with or within an entire, living organism. Examples can include studies in ______ models or human clinical trials).
animal
It replaced the previous Pregnancy Categories (A B, C, D and X), which were less informative and sometimes confusing for both healthcare providers and patients. The goal of the ______ is to offer clearer guidance to healthcare professionals and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals about the risks and benefits of using medications during these critical periods.
PLLR
Before testing a drug in people, researchers must find out whether it has the potential to cause serious harm, also called ______.
toxicity
The goal of the PLLR is to offer clearer guidance to healthcare professionals and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals about the risks and benefits of using medications during these critical ______.
periods
The two types of preclinical research are: In Vitro (It describes medical procedures, tests, and experiments that researchers perform outside of a living organism) In Vivo (research or work is done with or within an entire, living organism. Examples can include studies in ______ models or human clinical trials.)
animal
During preclinical research, studies can be conducted in animal ______ or human clinical trials.
models
The Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) provides more detailed and specific information on drug use during ______ and lactation.
pregnancy
Synthetic sources of drugs refer to the origin or production method of pharmaceutical substances used in ______.
medications
______ or false: The Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) replaced the previous Pregnancy Categories (A B, C, D and X), which were less informative and sometimes confusing for both healthcare providers and patients.
True
The goal of the PLLR is to offer clearer guidance to healthcare professionals and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals about the risks and benefits of using medications during these critical ______.
periods
In preclinical research, studies can be conducted in ______ models or human clinical trials.
animal
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