Pharmacology Basics Quiz

The process by which waste products are removed from the body.

The main organs responsible for excreting waste products from the body.

The build-up of medication in the body, potentially leading to illness.

A mild effect of medication that usually doesn't stop the patient from taking it.

A severe side effect of medication that can harm or even kill the patient.

The process by which the body breaks down medication.

The seven essential steps to ensure patient safety during medication administration.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a US federal agency responsible for enforcing controlled substance laws and regulations. It was established in 1973.

The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 regulates the sale of over-the-counter medications containing ingredients used to produce methamphetamine. It requires identification and a signature for purchase.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for recalling medications that pose a risk to public health.

Inventory logs for controlled substances are maintained daily, records are kept for 2 years, and controlled substances are kept in a double-locked safe cabinet.

A DEA form 106 must be filed by the prescriber holding the DEA registration number if controlled substances are lost or stolen.

Addiction is a compulsive desire to take a drug. Tolerance means needing more of the drug to achieve the same effect. Habituation is psychological dependence. Withdrawal involves symptoms like tremors, emotional distress, and hallucinations.

The FDA may order a recall if there are multiple reports of adverse reactions or a serious event like death.

It's important to document all requests for pain medication. Avoid making assumptions about a patient's requests and approach each situation with empathy and careful documentation.

When a patient frequently requests medication, it's crucial to gather more information and address the underlying factors contributing to their requests. This involves open communication, assessment of pain levels, and exploring alternative pain management strategies.

Educating patients on drug dosage, possible side effects, and storage procedures to prevent misuse and abuse.

Physical changes in a patient, such as sleep disturbances, weight fluctuations, excessive sweating, tremors, confusion, poor coordination, jaundice, dilated or constricted pupils, and needle marks, that could indicate substance abuse.

Behavioral changes in a patient, such as poor work performance, sloppy work, mood swings, forgetfulness, and changes in personal hygiene, that could be indicative of substance abuse.

When a healthcare professional suspects a colleague is abusing substances, they have a duty to report it to the relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., Board of Medicine, Board of Nursing). Failing to report could have legal consequences.

Healthcare facilities have policies for dealing with patients who are suspected of being impaired by substances.

A method for calculating drug dosages to ensure the correct amount of medication is administered.

A problem-solving technique used to ensure the correct dosage calculation by ensuring units are consistent.

A question posed to a healthcare professional to assess their understanding of dosage calculations.

The process of converting a medication dosage from one unit of measurement (e.g., mg) to another (e.g., mL) to ensure proper administration.

The act of administering a medication to a patient, ensuring the correct medication, dosage, route, time, patient, and documentation.

Movement of fluids and electrolytes across cell membranes without requiring energy.

The body's internal environment, composed of intracellular and extracellular fluids, maintaining balance for cells' proper function.

The amount of medication needed per kg of body weight per day

Movement of substances across cell membranes from a high concentration area to a low concentration area, requiring no energy.

Movement of fluid through a membrane from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. This occurs in the kidneys to filter waste products.

The amount of medication needed per kg of body weight per dose

Movement of fluid through a semi-permeable membrane from a low solute concentration area to a high solute concentration area. This helps regulate the balance of fluids inside and outside cells.

Twice a day

Four times a day

The act of calculating pediatric dosages often based on weight

Convert pounds to kilograms using the conversion factor 1 kg = 2.2 lbs

The process of dividing a daily medication dose by the number of times it needs to be administered per day

Multiplying the medication order in mg/kg/day by the patient's weight in kg

Multiplying mg/kg/dose by the patient's weight in kg