2024 NURS 251 MODULE 1 EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Therapeutic effect - CORRECT-ANSWERSdesired drug effect to alleviate some
condition or symptom.
Side effects - CORRECT-ANSWERSdrug effect other than the therapeutic
effect that are usually undesirable but not harmful.
Higher body fat - CORRECT-ANSWERSthere is less body water for the drug to
dissolve in; therefore, they may have a greater response to the drug.
drug interaction - CORRECT-ANSWERSactions of one drug are affected by
another drug
Incompatibility - CORRECT-ANSWERSPhysical changes that occur to a drug
when it is mixed with another prior to administration
Additive Effects - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen the combined effect of two drugs
is equal to the sum of each on their own.
Synergism - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen the combined effect of two drugs is
greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Antagonism - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen the combined effect of two drugs is
less than the sum of their individual effects.
Pregnancy Category A - CORRECT-ANSWERSDrug studies have not yet
demonstrated risk to the fetus
Pregnancy Category B - CORRECT-ANSWERSDrug studies have not been
performed in pregnant women. Animal studies have not demonstrated risk.
Pregnancy Category C - CORRECT-ANSWERSDrug studies have not been
performed in pregnant women or animals or animal studies have revealed
some potential risk to the fetus.
Pregnancy Category D - CORRECT-ANSWERSDrug studies have revealed risk
to the fetus. Benefit to risk ratio must be established prior to use in
pregnancy.
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