NURS 1140 Pharm Ch. 3, 4, 5, 6 EAQs
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How do drugs produce their effects on the body?
A) By replacing natural chemicals in the body
B) By interacting with receptors to enhance or block natural processes
C) By becoming part of cellular structures
D) By increasing over...
✔✔B) By interacting with receptors to enhance or block natural processes
C) By becoming part of cellular structures
D) By increasing overall cell production
Which factor can affect drug metabolism in patients?
A) Gender
B) Physical activity
✔✔C) Liver function
D) Blood pressure
What is a common route for administering medications for quick absorption?
✔✔A) Intravenous
B) Oral
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,C) Topical
D) Sublingual
What should be considered when prescribing medications to older adults?
A) Age alone
B) Dietary habits
✔✔C) Slower metabolism and potential for drug accumulation
D) Employment status
Which type of drug interaction occurs when one drug enhances the effect of another?
A) Antagonistic effect
✔✔B) Synergistic effect
C) Adverse effect
D) Toxic effect
What is the primary role of the nurse in medication administration?
A) Prescribing the medication
B) Developing the medication
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, ✔✔C) Ensuring safe and accurate administration
D) Packaging the medication
Which route of drug administration bypasses the digestive system?
A) Oral
✔✔B) Intramuscular
C) Rectal
D) Enteral
What is the first-pass effect?
A) The movement of the drug into tissues
✔✔B) The metabolism of a drug before it reaches systemic circulation
C) The immediate absorption of a drug
D) The excretion of drugs via the kidneys
What does a drug’s half-life determine?
✔✔A) How long it takes for half of the drug to be eliminated from the body
B) The duration of the drug's therapeutic effect
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