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list and describe the three types of drug nomenclature Correct Answer-1.
brand name- trade name, capitalized
2. chemical name- chemical makeup of a drug
3. generic name- lowercase, simplified chemical name
describe what is meant by each of the following terms:
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics Correct Answer-- Pharmacokinetics- how a drug
gets to where it does its main job
- Pharmacodynamics- how a drug acts on the body
describe the absorption, distribution, and excretion characteristics of an
iodinated tablet used for cholecystography Correct Answer-- its gets
absorbed by the stomach to the small intestine, distributed by the blood,
filtered by the kidneys and excreted by ways of the urinary system
match the following drugs with their most well known
classifications/family:
Drugs: magnesium citrate, ibuprofen (Motrin), lorazepam (Ativan),
morphine sulfate, lidocaine (Xylocaine), diphenhydramine HCL
(Benadryl), iodine (Betadine), furosemide (Lasix), acetaminophen
(Tylenol), heparin, nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
,classifications/family: antihistamine, NSAID anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, local anesthetic, anticoagulant, antiseptic, vasodilator,
anxiolytic, cathartic/laxative, diuretic Correct Answer-1. antihistamine-
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2. NSAID anti-inflammatory- ibuprofen (Motrin)
3. analgesic- acetaminophen (Tylenol), morphine sulfate
4. local anesthetic- lidocaine (Xylocaine
5. anticoagulant- heparin
6. antiseptic- iodine (Betadine
)7. vasodilator- nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
8. anxiolytic- lorazepam (Ativan)
9. cathartic/laxative- magnesium citrate
10. diuretic- furosemide (Lasix)
what is the name for a drug that attaches to a receptor site and prevents
an action from happening? Correct Answer-- antagonist
what is a side effect of Benadryl when it is used as an antihistamine?
Correct Answer-- drowsiness or sedative
list the 6 right of drug safety Correct Answer-1. right patient
2. right medication
3. right time
4. right location
5. right dose
, 6. right documentation
list 4 of the parenteral routes used to administer medication. know which
ones require a MD level of education/experience to perform Correct
Answer-1. epidural- need MD
2. intravenous
3. intramuscular
4. intrathecal- need MD
list 2 of the general priorities of a medical emergency Correct Answer--
ensure open airway
- ensure emotional support
shock is the inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of cells. list two
signs/symptoms that it would cause Correct Answer-- cool and clammy
- chest pains
list 2 of the three major types of shock and give one of the leading
causes for that type of shock Correct Answer-1. hypovolemic- loss of
volume of blood
2. distributive- neurogenic
a patient with hyperglycemia would be likely to have what form of
diabetic emergency? list a sign and symptom and a medical treatment for
this condition Correct Answer-1. high blood sugar
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