Nurs 166 Exam 1
Generic name Answer: original designation that is given to a drug when a
drug company makes an application to begin approval process; each drug has only
one generic name ex. acetaminophen
Trade name Answer: Brand name, a name given to an approved drug by
pharmaceutical companies that developed it;can be multiple trade names ex.
Tylenol
Over-the-counter medications Answer: products available without a
prescription for self treatment of a variety of minor problems, regulation and
evaluation of these drugs is under FDA supervision;may have been previously
approved as prescription medications usually at a higher strength
advantages of OTC Answer: -reduced healthcare costs
-less time lost from work
-less travel
-fewer side effects
potential problems of OTC Answer: -improper use
-lack of counseling
-labeling concerns
-possible delay in obtaining needed treatment
complete drug prescription must have Answer: -full name of client
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-date and time the drug prescription is written
-name of the drug to be given to the client
-dosage of the drug
-frequency of drug administration
-route of drug administration
-signature of person writing the prescription
Rights of Medication Administration Answer: -right med
-right dose
-right client
-right route
-right time
-right documentation
factors that affect med absorption and response Answer: physiological
-weight
-volume of distribution
-age
-gender
chemical/physical
-lipid solubility
-pH partitioning
-range of dissolution
-blood flow
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-routes of administration
side effect Answer: unavoidable secondary drug effect produced at
therapeutic doses
adverse drug reaction Answer: undesired response to a drug may range from
mild to life threatening
toxicity Answer: adverse drug reaction caused by excessive dosing
allergic reaction Answer: adverse physiological reaction of immunologic
origin
idiosyncratic effect Answer: adverse drug reaction based on a genetic
predisposition
enhancing adherence to treatment plan Answer: -provide verbal instruction
in small amounts specific to activity
-dispense optimal amounts of printed instructions
-use material at clients comprehension level
-dispense materials over time
-assess level of clients understanding
-encourage questions
-augment verbal instructions with demonstrations
-refer to community resources for additional skill development
-make goals attainable and very specific
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