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?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Exhibits predictable action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can prescribe medication in Canada according to the text?

    <p>Physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, and veterinarians</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Right drug, right patient, right dose, right education, right documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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