Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Flashcard

Front

Imagine you're a detective like David, trying to solve the mystery of how drugs travel through the body. Which of the following is the correct definition of pharmacokinetics?

Back

Drug movement through the body to reach sites of action, metabolism and excretion

Answer explanation

The correct definition of pharmacokinetics is the study of drug movement through the body to reach sites of action, metabolism, and excretion. This encompasses how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated.

Front

Imagine you're a detective like Jackson, solving the mystery of patient care! Which of the following describes the planning phase of the nursing process? Options: Carrying out of nursing interventions, Identifying outcomes and patient- focused goals, Gathering and analyzing data, Reassessing effects of interventions

Back

Identifying outcomes and patient- focused goals

Answer explanation

The planning phase of the nursing process involves identifying outcomes and patient-focused goals, which guides the subsequent actions and interventions to ensure effective patient care.

Front

Oh no! Nurse Aria accidentally gave the wrong potion to a patient. What should be her first magical move?

Back

Check the patient's vital signs and level of consciousness (LOC)

Answer explanation

Nurse Aria's first step should be to check the patient's vital signs and level of consciousness (LOC) to assess the immediate impact of the wrong potion. This is crucial for determining the next appropriate actions.

Front

Avery the nurse is on a mission to administer medication to a client receiving enteral feedings. Which of the following medications should Avery question giving through a gastrointestinal (GI) tube? Oral liquid, Elixirs, Extended Release, Chewables

Back

Extended Release

Answer explanation

Extended release medications should not be given through a GI tube as they are designed to dissolve slowly over time, which can lead to improper dosing and potential complications in enteral feeding.

Front

Imagine you're a superhero like Benjamin, Arjun, or Priya, tasked with the mission of safe medication administration! All of the following are your superhero checkpoints to perform the 3 safety checks, except one. Which one is it? Preparing to administer medication, Gathering medication, After medication administration, Before administering medication

Back

After medication administration

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'After medication administration' because the 3 safety checks occur before and during medication administration, not after. The checks ensure the right medication is given safely.

Front

Where are most drugs metabolized in the body?

Back

Liver

Answer explanation

Most drugs are metabolized in the liver, which processes substances and helps detoxify the body. Other organs like the stomach, kidneys, and intestines play roles in digestion and excretion, but the liver is the primary site for drug metabolism.

Front

Who approves new drugs in the United States?

Back

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer explanation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the agency responsible for approving new drugs in the United States, ensuring they are safe and effective for public use.

Front

Imagine you're a superhero like Grace, Aria, or Oliver. What would be your characteristic action as an agonist in the world of neurotransmitters?

Back

Binding to receptors and causing a physiologic effect would be your heroic deed.

Answer explanation

As a superhero, your role as an agonist involves binding to receptors and triggering a physiological effect, enhancing neurotransmitter action, much like a hero amplifying positive outcomes.

Front

Imagine you're a nurse like Mia, and you have to decide when to give a patient their medication. Which medication order allows you to use your judgment and means "administer if needed"?

Back

Morphine 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Morphine 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN' because 'PRN' means 'as needed', allowing the nurse to use their judgment on when to administer the medication based on the patient's condition.

Front

Imagine you're a superhero nurse like Oliver, administering an IV pain medication. What superpower does the IV route give you?

Back

The drug enters the bloodstream more quickly than the other routes.

Answer explanation

The IV route allows the drug to enter the bloodstream more quickly than oral medications, providing rapid pain relief, which is crucial in emergency situations.