Pharmacology and Therapeutics Quiz Set B
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Which of the following is the definition of pharmacology?

  • The study of drugs in humans
  • The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease
  • The study of the physical and chemical properties of drugs (correct)
  • The medical use of drugs

    • What is another term for therapeutics?

  • Clinical pharmacology
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacotherapeutics (correct)

    • What is the principal concern of nurses in relation to drugs?

  • Intervening to make the drug regimen more tolerable
  • Providing patient teaching about drugs and drug regimens (correct)
  • Administering drugs
  • Assessing drug effects

    • What are the sources of drugs?

    <p>Natural and synthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about clinical pharmacology?

    <p>It is the study of drugs in humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pharmacotherapeutics involve?

    <p>The use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of monitoring the overall patient care plan in relation to medication errors?

    <p>To prevent medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of preadministration assessment?

    <p>Assessment of the patient’s capacity for self-care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the rights of drug administration?

    <p>Right Assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the medication order is unclear?

    <p>Verify the order with the prescriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the identity of the patient be verified before drug administration?

    <p>Compare the name on the wristband with the name on the drug order or medication administration record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be verified when reading the medication label?

    <p>The identity of the drug and its suitability for administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if dosage calculations are required?

    <p>Verify the dosage calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a drug requires special handling?

    <p>Consult the pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a drug not be administered?

    <p>When the reason for its use is understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following drug names with their definitions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phases of the Drug Development Process with their primary focus:

    <p>Phase I = Safety and dosage Phase II = Efficacy and side effects Phase III = Efficacy and monitoring of adverse reactions Phase IV = Safety and efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the steps of the Drug Development Process with their descriptions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    OTC drugs can only be purchased with a prescription.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    OTC drugs are used to treat a wide variety of complaints.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nurses need to be aware of the implications of OTC drug use.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is important to read the instructions on the label of OTC medicines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Side effects from OTC medicines are relatively common.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: In Vitro refers to medical procedures, tests, and experiments that researchers perform outside of a living organism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: In Vivo research or work is done with or within an entire, living organism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: As an Educator, the nurse must provide information about the expected therapeutic response and when it should develop.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: As an Educator, the nurse must provide information about symptoms of major adverse effects and measures to minimize discomfort and harm.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the purpose of the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR)?

    <p>To provide clearer guidance to healthcare professionals and pregnant or breastfeeding individuals about the risks and benefits of using medications during critical periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of preclinical research?

    <p>In Vitro and In Vivo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before testing a drug in people, researchers must find out whether it has the potential to cause serious harm, also called ______.

    <p>toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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).

    <p>animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>PLLR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before testing a drug in people, researchers must find out whether it has the potential to cause serious harm, also called ______.

    <p>toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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 ______.

    <p>periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.)

    <p>animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During preclinical research, studies can be conducted in animal ______ or human clinical trials.

    <p>models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) provides more detailed and specific information on drug use during ______ and lactation.

    <p>pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Synthetic sources of drugs refer to the origin or production method of pharmaceutical substances used in ______.

    <p>medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ 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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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 ______.

    <p>periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In preclinical research, studies can be conducted in ______ models or human clinical trials.

    <p>animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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