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What is pharmacology?
The study of drugs and their interactions with living systems.
Which of the following best describes the primary goal of drug therapy?
All drugs can produce harmful effects.
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What are the three most important properties of an ideal drug?
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The Controlled Substances Act was created in ______.
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Which DEA schedule contains drugs with the highest risk for abuse?
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What are pharmacokinetics?
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What is the role of the DEA?
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What factors are important in determining drug responses during administration?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is pharmacology?
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What is the main goal of drug therapy?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three most important properties of an ideal drug?
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All drugs have some adverse effects.
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What is the role of the DEA under the Controlled Substances Act?
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What does the term 'selectivity' mean in pharmacology?
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The study of drugs in humans is known as __________.
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Which of the following drugs is classified under DEA Schedule I?
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What factors determine the intensity of drug responses?
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A safe drug does not produce any harmful effects.
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The comprehensive legislation addressing drug abuse is known as the __________.
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Focus on patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care for adults, guided by the Caritas philosophy.
- Emphasis on understanding professional, ethical, and legal guidelines in nursing practice.
Competencies
- Factors that create a culture of safety in medication administration are crucial.
- Understanding legal guidelines of nursing practice concerning medication is essential.
Conceptual Framework
- Safety: Aims to minimize risk of human harm through system effectiveness and individual performance.
- Legal Issues: Define nursing practice rights, responsibilities, scope according to state nurse practice acts, including criminal and civil laws.
- Clients have a right to expect competent nursing services.
Unit Outcomes
- Overview of pharmacology essentials including terminology: drug, pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutics.
- Identification of three critical properties of drugs: effectiveness, safety, selectivity.
- Major objective of drug therapy is to maximize benefits while minimizing harms.
- Understanding the Controlled Substances Act and FDA Amendments Act is vital.
- Stages of new drug development and differentiation between generic and trade name products are also covered.
- Definition and implications of over-the-counter drugs emphasized.
- Continuous learning regarding medications is encouraged.
Pharmacology Basics
- Drug: Any chemical affecting living processes.
- Pharmacology: Study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms.
- Clinical Pharmacology: Study of drugs' effects in humans.
- Therapeutics: Use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, treat diseases, or prevent pregnancy.
Therapeutic Objective of Drug Therapy
- Aim to provide maximum benefit with minimal harm, ensuring drugs aid rather than exacerbate patient issues.
Characteristics of Ideal Drugs
- Effectiveness: Must elicit the desired therapeutic response.
- Safety: No drug is entirely safe; all have potential to cause harm.
- Selectivity: Ideally, drugs should target only intended effects without causing side effects; however, all medications have potential adverse effects.
Drug Response Factors
- Administration: Factors impacting drug response include dosage, route, timing, and patient adherence.
- Pharmacokinetics: Involves four processes: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Determines how drugs move through the body.
- Pharmacodynamics: Examines how drugs affect the body.
Sources of Individual Variation
- Physiological (age, gender, weight) and pathological (organ function) variables can influence drug response.
- Genetic factors may alter drug metabolism and interactions, leading to unique patient profiles.
Controlled Substances Act
- Established in 1970, created the DEA for drug abuse prevention and control.
- Regulates handling of controlled substances across healthcare providers.
- Drugs are categorized into five schedules (I-V) based on abuse risk, with Schedule I indicating highest risk (e.g., heroin) and Schedule V indicating lower risk (e.g., cough syrup with codeine).
Course Overview
- Focus on patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care for adults, guided by the Caritas philosophy.
- Emphasis on understanding professional, ethical, and legal guidelines in nursing practice.
Competencies
- Factors that create a culture of safety in medication administration are crucial.
- Understanding legal guidelines of nursing practice concerning medication is essential.
Conceptual Framework
- Safety: Aims to minimize risk of human harm through system effectiveness and individual performance.
- Legal Issues: Define nursing practice rights, responsibilities, scope according to state nurse practice acts, including criminal and civil laws.
- Clients have a right to expect competent nursing services.
Unit Outcomes
- Overview of pharmacology essentials including terminology: drug, pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, and therapeutics.
- Identification of three critical properties of drugs: effectiveness, safety, selectivity.
- Major objective of drug therapy is to maximize benefits while minimizing harms.
- Understanding the Controlled Substances Act and FDA Amendments Act is vital.
- Stages of new drug development and differentiation between generic and trade name products are also covered.
- Definition and implications of over-the-counter drugs emphasized.
- Continuous learning regarding medications is encouraged.
Pharmacology Basics
- Drug: Any chemical affecting living processes.
- Pharmacology: Study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms.
- Clinical Pharmacology: Study of drugs' effects in humans.
- Therapeutics: Use of drugs to diagnose, prevent, treat diseases, or prevent pregnancy.
Therapeutic Objective of Drug Therapy
- Aim to provide maximum benefit with minimal harm, ensuring drugs aid rather than exacerbate patient issues.
Characteristics of Ideal Drugs
- Effectiveness: Must elicit the desired therapeutic response.
- Safety: No drug is entirely safe; all have potential to cause harm.
- Selectivity: Ideally, drugs should target only intended effects without causing side effects; however, all medications have potential adverse effects.
Drug Response Factors
- Administration: Factors impacting drug response include dosage, route, timing, and patient adherence.
- Pharmacokinetics: Involves four processes: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Determines how drugs move through the body.
- Pharmacodynamics: Examines how drugs affect the body.
Sources of Individual Variation
- Physiological (age, gender, weight) and pathological (organ function) variables can influence drug response.
- Genetic factors may alter drug metabolism and interactions, leading to unique patient profiles.
Controlled Substances Act
- Established in 1970, created the DEA for drug abuse prevention and control.
- Regulates handling of controlled substances across healthcare providers.
- Drugs are categorized into five schedules (I-V) based on abuse risk, with Schedule I indicating highest risk (e.g., heroin) and Schedule V indicating lower risk (e.g., cough syrup with codeine).
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This quiz covers the principles of safe and patient-centered nursing care in pharmacology at the basic level. It emphasizes the importance of ethical and legal guidelines in nursing practice, with a focus on creating a culture of safety in medication administration.
