Pharmacology Chapter 4 Quiz
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What is the biological half-life of a medication?

  • The duration until the medication reaches its peak effect
  • The time taken for excretion processes to reduce the medication amount by half (correct)
  • The time it takes for administration to occur
  • The time required for a patient to experience side effects

    • Which of the following routes is considered parenteral administration?

  • Intravenous (correct)
  • Buccal
  • Sublingual
  • Oral

    • What is a potential consequence of anaphylactic reactions to medications?

  • They may result in fever and chills
  • They always result in a rash and itching
  • They guarantee a therapeutic plateau is maintained
  • They can lead to severe allergic reactions with possible harm (correct)

    • What must occur for a therapeutic plateau to be maintained?

    <p>Regular fixed doses of medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is limited primarily to physicians due to its complexity?

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

    What is a characteristic of time-critical medications?

    <p>Their early or delayed administration can cause harm or subtherapeutic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes nursing responsibilities concerning medication administration?

    <p>Safe administration is imperative for all medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence the absorption and distribution of a medication in the body?

    <p>The method of delivery and the patient's physical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication administration route typically results in local effects only?

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

    What system of medication measurement is commonly known to be prone to inaccuracy?

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

    What is required when calculating pediatric dosages using Young's Rule?

    <p>Age of the child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of dose calculation involves multiplying by one without changing its value?

    <p>Factor-label method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct definition of the term 'Superscription' in a medication order?

    <p>Patient identifying information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rules for pediatric dosing considers the weight of the child?

    <p>Clark's Rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a complete medication order includes the full name of the client?

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

    What is the primary risk associated with using the household system for medication dosage?

    <p>Potential for inaccuracies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medication order continues until the dosage is explicitly changed?

    <p>Standing/Routine order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'inscription' in a prescription not include?

    <p>Patient's symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication form is classified as a liquid?

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

    What is the primary purpose of analgesic medications?

    <p>To relieve pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect drug absorption?

    <p>Expiration date of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'biotransformation' refer to?

    <p>The metabolic conversion of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary organ responsible for drug metabolism?

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

    Which action describes how medications are distributed within the body?

    <p>Medications bind to proteins in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desired effect of a therapeutic medication?

    <p>To relieve symptoms of a condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'minimum effective concentration' (MEC) refer to?

    <p>The lowest plasma level at which a drug is effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications would be classified as anti-inflammatory?

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

    What does the pharmacokinetic study of a medication primarily focus on?

    <p>The path of the medication in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to unintended and undesirable effects of a medication?

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

    Which of the following would be considered an illicit drug?

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

    What term refers to the biological half-life of a medication?

    <p>The time for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'toxic effect' regarding medication?

    <p>An accumulation of medication leading to harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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