NUR 221 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 PRACTICE
While caring for a child, you identify that additional safety teaching is needed when a young and inexperienced mother states that: - ANS-a 3-year-old can safely sit in the front s
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NUR 221 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 PRACTICE
While caring for a child, you identify that additional safety teaching is needed when a young and inexperienced mother states that: - ANS-a 3-year-old can safely sit in the front seat of the car.
properties of ideal drug - ANS-safe
effective
selective (treat one area without affecting another)
reversible action (reverse effects of drug if bad)
predictability
easy administration
low cost
chemically stable
simple generic name
drug positives - ANS-prevent illness from getting severe
treat disease processes
antidotes present to reverse negative effects
drug negatives - ANS-detrimental to some patients (ex: pregnant women taking certain drugs can kill fetus)
mutation effects on cell
food interaction
carcinogenic: can cause cancer
teratogenic
mutagenic
sources of ingredients for drug - ANS-plants
animal
inorganic compounds
genetic engineering
examples of plant based drugs - ANS-cocaine
nicotine
morphine
atropine
codeine
examples of drugs from animals - ANS-insulin
heparin
penicillin
thyroxin
examples of drug elements of inorganic compounds - ANS-magnesium
sodium chloride
calcium
potassium
iodine
examples of drugs from genetic engineering - ANS-ampicillin
salicylates
amoxicillin
doxycycline
types of drug names - ANS-chemical structure name
trade/brand name
generic name
brand name: claritin - ANS-Generic Name: Loratadine
prescription drugs - ANS-drugs legally written by designated professional
used for treatment
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug development approval required
used for treatment
over the counter drugs - ANS-found in drug stores, easy to buy
ex: herbal/dietary supplements
OTC Drug Characteristics - ANS-prescription requirement
duration of use
types of condition treated (managing symptoms)
does not go through FDA approval
advantages of OTC drug - ANS-convenient
effective self treatment of minor illness
possible cost savings (not as expensive)
disadvantages of OTC drugs - ANS-serious illness
misuse/abuse of drug
cost
interaction (possible negative food interaction)
OTC safety requirement - ANS-drug information
active ingredients
use
warning: before, during, pregnancy, child overdose
directions
other information/storage instructions
inactive ingredients
herbal/dietary supplements use - ANS-therapeutic
prophylactic (prevention)
nutrition
proactive
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