What is the role of nurses in Pharmacology?<\/p>\n
What is the importance of Pharmacology in a Nurse’s career?<\/p>\n
Why is it important to check the patient’s ID and information before administering any medications?<\/p>\n
What are the potential consequences of misuse\/overuse of drugs?<\/p>\n
Administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are what we call _________.<\/p>\n
Compare “GENERIC” vs. “BRAND-NAME” drugs.<\/p>\n
What are “ORPHAN DRUGS”?<\/p>\n
What are “FDA” and “DEA”, and what do they do?<\/p>\n
How many phases are there on a drug study?<\/p>\n
What are “OTCs”?<\/p>\n
Why do we have to be very careful when looking up information online?<\/p>\n
Pharmacokinetics X Pharmacodynamics<\/p>\n
How many phases are there on a drug study?<\/p>\n
Define “CRITICAL CONCENTRATION”<\/p>\n
Define “PEAK LEVEL”<\/p>\n
Define “HALF-LIFE”<\/p>\n
What is “LOADING DOSE” and what is it used for?<\/p>\n
Name the “FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUG EFFECTS” (12)<\/p>\n
What is “OPTIMAL THERAPEUTIC EFFECT”?<\/p>\n
What are the different measuring systems and which one is the most common?<\/p>\n
Which is the most effective way to address treatment dosage in children? If a Nomogram is not available, what other methods can be used? (3)<\/p>\n
Why are pediatric and geriatric dosages different from adults?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why is it important to dispose unused drugs properly? How should it be done?<\/p>\n
What are Pregnancy Categories. Explain.<\/p>\n
Which are the classes of drugs (Schedule of controlled substances). Give examples.<\/p>\n
List two reasons why adverse effects can occur.<\/p>\n
Explain why it is important to always review the contraindications and cautions associated with a drug before administering it.<\/p>\n
Identify the most common reason for the development of adverse effects related to drug therapy.<\/p>\n
What are The “7 RIGHTS”?<\/p>\n
Name some challenges to effective drug therapy and give examples.<\/p>\n
What does “OFF LABEL USE” mean?<\/p>\n
What are some of the “ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES”?<\/p>\n
Are ALL over-the-counter drugs safe to use since they don’t require a prescription to by?<\/p>\n
What is the class of drugs that does not require a prescription, but is available only “behind-the-counter” (you have to ask the Pharm Tech to get it for you, and you will have to show your ID to get it)?<\/p>\n
Why is it imperative that all drugs be given exactly as prescribed? Why some tablets\/capsules should not be split or opened?<\/p>\n
Name the 8 different types of administration of drugs, and how can they be affected.<\/p>\n
Which route of administration is the fastest to be absorbed? Why?<\/p>\n
What is “BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER”?<\/p>\n
What is “SELECTIVE TOXICITY”?<\/p>\n
Define ‘FIRST-PASS EFFECT”.<\/p>\n
What is “BIOTRANSFORMATION\u201d?<\/p>\n
Name two areas that need to be addressed when obtaining a patient’s history related to drug therapy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Describe one reason why a patient may not reveal the use of over-the-counter drugs or alternative therapies during a history<\/p>\n
Explain why it is important to obtain a patient’s weight before beginning drug therapy.<\/p>\n
What is necessary to do in case a nurse notes a medication error?<\/p>\n
All units in the metric system are determined as multiples of ______.<\/p>\n
What is the name of the rule used to determine the correct dose for a child based on the known adult dose?<\/p>\n
One gram (g) is equivalent to _______ milligrams (mg)<\/p>\n
What is “APOTHECARY SYSTEM”?<\/p>\n
Which measuring system is the most widely used?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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