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2024 WGU PHARMACOLOGY C467EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Name the three checks of medication administration - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCheck the label before you take the bottle from the shelf
Check the label before you pour the drug out
Check the label before you put the bottle back on the shelf
why is therapeutic dosing is essential to safe pharmacological practices. -
CORRECT-ANSWERS-Therapeutic drug index
A ratio that compares the blood concentration at which a drug becomes toxic
and the concentration at which the drug is effective. The larger the
therapeutic index (TI), the safer the drug is.
-Therapeutic level: Point at which the drug has the maximum desired effect
Too low: Does not work
Too high: Toxic effects
Ex: If the therapeutic index is 4, it would take about 4 times the average
dose to be lethal. The higher the TI, the greater amount of medication it
would take to become lethal, the lower the dose (ex. TI of 1) it wouldn't take
much of the medication to cause harm or become toxic/lethal to the patient
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Cardiovascular and Drugs - CORRECT-ANSWERSAlso known as the circulatory
system, includes the heart and blood vessels. Some of the most common
diseases of the cardiovascular system are coronary artery disease, abnormal
heart rhythms (or arrhythmias) and heart failure. This, in turn, means that
there are a lot of medications to help correct or improve the lives of
individuals with these conditions. The list comprises some of the most widely
used medications. They are used to treat diseases and conditions of the
cardiovascular system:
Antianginals
Antiarrhythmics
Antihypertensives
Vasopressors
Antihyperlipidemics
Thrombolytics
Anticoagulants
Within these classes are some subgroups of medications which will be
important to know for your continued safe practice. For instance, the
antihypertensives class has some of the most important and most widely
, used drugs. They include thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE
inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), and beta blockers.
Pulmonary and Drugs - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe human respiratory system is
a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon
dioxide. The primary organs of the respiratory system are the lungs, which
carry out this exchange of gases as you breathe. Respiratory illness is a
common problem in the United States. Many times, people are genetically
more likely to get respiratory conditions, but work or environmental
exposures could also play a role. Some common diseases or illnesses of the
pulmonary system are chronic bronchitis, emphysema, reactive airway
disease, and cystic fibrosis. Drugs that are used to treat respiratory diseases
and disorders include: decongestants, antihistamines, antitussives, and
bronchodilators. These agents act in a variety of ways to clear the airways
and restore normal respiration and improve function. In this unit, you will be
introduced to a variety of these medications.
· Reproductive & Urinary Drugs - CORRECT-ANSWERSUrine is formed by the
kidney and travels through tubes called ureters, which transport it to the
urinary bladder where it is stored and excreted via the urethra. The uterus is
the major female reproductive organ, which supports and nourishes the
developing fetus. The male reproductive system includes the scrotum,
testes, spermatic ducts, sex glands, and penis. These organs work together
to produce sperm. Issues with any of these organs can require medications
to decrease symptoms or alleviate the condition altogether. In this unit, be
prepared to learn about advances in your understanding about how the
reproductive and urinary systems' functions have led to improved drug
treatments for conditions such as infertility and prostate disorders.
· Gastrointestinal Drugs - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe gastrointestinal (GI) tract
is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to
the anus. The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. The liver,
pancreas, and gallbladder are the solid organs of the digestive system.
Constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and Crohns disease are just a couple
of illnesses that can plague the GI tract. These are some of the classifications
of drugs used to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract:
Enzymes
Antidiarrheals
Antiemetics
Antiulcer
Laxatives
Endocrine Drugs - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe endocrine system is a collection
of ductless glands that produces hormones and secretes them into the
circulatory system, without the intermediate presence of ducts carrying
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