Pharmacology Principles and Practices

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What does efficacy refer to in drug therapy?

The ability of the drug to produce a desired effect (correct)

The safety of the drug

The dosage of the drug

The method of drug administration

Which of the following is an example of a nurse's role in pharmacotherapy?

Monitoring for side effects and adverse effects (correct)

Adjusting medication dosages

Prescribing medications

Compounding medications

What do pharmacokinetic phases related to drug therapy encompass (ADME)?

Assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation

Administration, detection, monitoring, and evaluation

Dosage, monitoring, duration, and effectiveness

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (correct)

What is the primary focus of recognizing specific nursing assessments related to drug therapy?

Recognizing side effects and life-threatening adverse effects from drug administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between efficacy and potency related to drug therapy?

Efficacy refers to the dosage required for a therapeutic effect, while potency refers to the ability of the drug to produce a desired effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a 'perfect drug' according to the text?

Exhibits predictable action Signup and view all the answers

Who can prescribe medication in Canada according to the text?

Physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and veterinarians Signup and view all the answers

What are the '5 Rights of Medication Administration' as mentioned in the text?

Right drug, right patient, right dose, right education, right documentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for conditions for which a drug is given?

Indications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when considering giving acetaminophen to a patient with liver disease?

Hepatotoxicity Signup and view all the answers

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What does efficacy refer to in drug therapy?

Which of the following is an example of a nurse's role in pharmacotherapy?

What do pharmacokinetic phases related to drug therapy encompass (ADME)?

What is the primary focus of recognizing specific nursing assessments related to drug therapy?

What is the difference between efficacy and potency related to drug therapy?

What is the primary characteristic of a 'perfect drug' according to the text?

Who can prescribe medication in Canada according to the text?

What are the '5 Rights of Medication Administration' as mentioned in the text?

What is the term used for conditions for which a drug is given?

What is the primary concern when considering giving acetaminophen to a patient with liver disease?

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