NU 150 EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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NU 150 EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is Pharmacology
the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems
3 different drug names
Generic, Trade, and Chemical
Pharmacokinetic phase
Activities within body after drug is administered. Absorp...
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NU 150 EXAM 1 GALEN COLLEGE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is Pharmacology
the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems
3 different drug names
Generic, Trade, and Chemical
Pharmacokinetic phase
Activities within body after drug is administered. Absorption, distribution, metabolism,
excretion, and half life
Pharmacodynamic phase
what the drug does to the body
Half life
time required for the body to eliminate 50% of a drug- short life= more frequent doses
Longer half life= less frequent doses
CAUTION WITH PTS WITH LIVER AND OR KIDNEY DISEASE- Takes linger to get rid
of drugs
Pharmaceutic Phase
Dissolution of the drug
Drug action
Enters systemic circulation
Exposes body tissue to effects of drug
, Certain drugs may have affinity for certain organs or tissues
Greatest action at cellular level on these sites (target sites)
Agonist
Drugs that bind with receptor to produce a therapeutic response
Antagonist
Blocks drug; Join with receptors to prevent action of agonist; Narcan blocks effects of
morphine overdose
Adverse drug reactions
undesirable drug effects
Anaphylactic shock
Severe allergic reaction- requires immediate medical attention- nurse- check in pts
allergies especially when giving antibiotics, narcotics, and blood products
Signs and symptoms of Anaphylactic shock
QUICK ONSET
mild itching rash
burning skin
vascular dilation
generalized edema especially around face and lips
pallor/cyanosis
dizziness/fainting
sneezing/tightness in chest/cough
WHEEZING
Tachycardia
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