PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTER 1

The nurse is unfamiliar with a medication. What would be considered reliable sources for guidance in administration of this medication?

medication package insert health care facility pharmacist drug information on the Internet (Pg 19)

Drugs are classified according to:

Their effects on particular body systems, therapeutic uses, and chemical characteristics and potential for abuse (Pg 4)

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is classified as an antihypertensive and knows that this drug is intended to treat what type of condition?

High BP (Pg 4)

The nurse is aware that a client at what stage of pregnancy is at most risk for teratogenic effects from a drug?

8weeks (Pg 9)

The nurse is caring for a client who has developed angioedema of the mouth and throat after administration of a drug. Which of the nurse's next actions is most important?

Notify HCP (Pg 11)

Which type of dependence is the habitual use of a drug, where negative physical withdrawal symptoms result from abrupt discontinuation?

Physical dependence (Pg 5)

During drug evaluation, chemicals that may have therapeutic value are tested on laboratory animals and would be considered in which stage of development?

Preclinical (Pg 5,6)

Legend drugs refer to which of the following?

Prescription drugs (Pg 5)

Which type of dependence is a compulsion or craving to use a substance to obtain a pleasurable experience?

Psychological dependence (Pg 5)

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), drugs of which schedule have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use?

Schedule 1 (Pg 631 )

A client is describing a therapy for hypertension that is used in place of antihypertensive medication. The nurse knows that the patient is referring to what type of therapy?

Alternative (Pg 14)

Administering propranolol (Inderal) a beta blocker to a client taking albuterol (Proventil) a beta agonist could result in which of the following types of drug-drug interactions?

Antagonistic Drug reaction (Pg 12)

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with G6PD deficiency and would contact the health care provider if what drug is scheduled to be administered?

Aspirin (Pg 11)

Which would be a reason for a drug to enter a phase III study?

Determine any unanticipated effects. (Pg 6)

A nurse is responsible for maintaining an accurate count and record of the controlled substances on the nursing division. This nursing action is regulated by which law or agency?

Drug Enforcement Administration( DEA) (Pg 5)

The nurse is administering a medication to a client for treatment of insomnia. Approximately 30 minutes after receiving the medication, the client complains of nervousness and inability to fall asleep. The nurse knows that the client is most likely experiencing what type of drug reaction?

Drug idiosyncrasy (Pg 11)

In a hospital or other institution that dispenses controlled substances how often should the scheduled drugs be counted?

Every 8-12 hours (Pg 5)

Which governmental agency is responsible for regulating the development and marketing of drugs to ensure safety and efficacy?

Federal Department Administration, (FDA) (Pg 5)

A drug has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. What study phase would occur next?

Phase IV study (Pg 6)

The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection to a client and notices that the client has developed lipodystrophy at the injection site. The nurse knows that this will have what effect on the administration of this medication?

This will inhibit absorption of the drug. (Pg 8)

In phase I clinical trials, the potential uses and effects are determined by:

administering doses to healthy volunteers (Pg 5-6)

A nurse working for a drug company is involved in phase III drug evaluation studies. What might the nurse be responsible for during this stage of drug development?

collecting records of symptoms that participants experience while taking a drug and determining whether they are caused by the disease or the drug (Pg 6)

A drug being tested is removed from testing during a phase II study. What would be the most likely reason for the drug being removed from testing?

unacceptable adverse effects (Pg6)