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NSG124/ NSG 124 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: After a drug has been delivered to an organ or tissue via the blood, whats the next step? Answer: exit the vasculature Q: why is exiting the vascular system important? Answer: -most drugs dont produce their effects within the blood -allows drugs to undergo metabolism & excretion Q: What is blood-brain barrier (BBB)? Answer: un...

NCAC I Exam Latest Update Graded A+ "A Drink" 12oz beer, 5oz wine, or 1.5oz liquor "Quitter's Flu" term used to describe withdrawal phase of nicotine because symptoms mimic cold or mild case of flu; symptoms greatest during first week of abstinence (Crisis) Behavioral Distress Symptoms emotional withdrawal, agitation, inappropriate affect (Crisis) Cognitive Distress Symptoms impaired decision making, poor concentration, memory problems, flashbacks (Crisis) Emotional Distres...

NUR 635 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam 2024/2025 with 100% correct Solutions Pharmacology - the study of drugs and their structure, targets of action, mechanisms of action (MOA), distribution (how the body disburses them throughout the body), desired physiologic effects (efficacy) and undesirable side effects (toxicity). Pharmacokinetics includes the following: - ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination). Pharmacokinetics is... - How the body effects the drug Absorp...

Pharmacology the study of drugs and their structure, targets of action, mechanisms of action (MOA), distribution (how the body disburses them throughout the body), desired physiologic effects (efficacy) and undesirable side effects (toxicity). Pharmacokinetics includes the following: ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination). Pharmacokinetics is... How the body effects the drug Absorption absorption from the administration site either directly or indirectly into the bloo...

NUR 210 exam 1 material Pharmacology Principles fully well solveddrug response - correct answer the intensity of the drug response is directly related to the concentration of the drug at the SITE OF ACTION Goal is to: - maximize the beneficial effects- concentration high enough for desired response - minimize harm- avoid to high a concentration Three phases of drug action - correct answer 1. pharmaceutic phase (dissolution) 2. pharmacokinetic phase (drug moving through the body) 3. pha...

Test Bank for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 14th Edition Katzung Trevor Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction: The Nature of Drugs & Drug Development & Regulation .................................. 3 Chapter 2- Drug Receptors & Pharmacodynamics ............................................................................... 22 Chapter 3. Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Rational Dosing & the Time Course of Drug Action ........................................................................

PCOL824 Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers Metabolism is where what takes place? - Answer-Biotransformation Biotransformation definition: - Answer-Process by which drugs are modified by the organism; occurs by enzymatic reactions; evolution leads to plant-animal warfare; present for endogenous substrates (hormones, steroids, vitamins) What is the purpose of biotransformation - Answer-Decrease hydrophobicity, increase hydrophilicity What is the event of biotransformation? - Answer-In...

Penn Foster Pharmacology Exam Questions With Correct Answers define agonist - answerA drug with a high level of affinity and efficacy that binds to a receptor and casues a specific action. define contraindiction - answera reason not to use a drug in a particular situation, causes undesirable side effects define efficacy - answerthe degree to which a drug produces its desired response. define over the counter drug - answera drug that may be purchased without a prescription from a vet def...

Midterm Exam: NR668/ NR 668 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychiatric-Mental Health Capstone Practicum & Intensive Complete Review (Weeks 1-4) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain Q: Drugs that are highly protein bound and have a narrow therapeutic index can be dangerous because: Answer: margin of error between therapeutic and toxic is narrow Q: Metabolism Answer: -Mostly in the liver -Biotransformation or change it to inactive form or make i...

NUR 155 Exam 4 Latest Update Graded A+ Drug classification Prescription and OTC Generic name or Trade/Brand name What system is used in KY for tracking controlled substances CASPER Who writes medication orders? Physicians Drug side effects (secondary effect) Expected and treated; may be harmless or potentially harmful Adverse reactions (adverse effects) aren't expected, deadly; may justify the discontinuation of the drug drug toxicity (harmful effects of a drug on an organism ...