NUR 2474 Pharmacology Module 1

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Module 1
1. Effectiveness
Answer
if a drug is not effective, it should not be used
2. Safety
Answer
no safe drugs, all drugs can cause harm Does the good outweigh the bad
3. Salectiveness
Answer
elicit only the response for which its given (medication to lower BP does lower BP)
No such thing as a wholly selective drug because all meds have aide effects
4. Characteristics
Answer
maximum benefit with minimal harm
5. cost
Answer
can the patient afford it?
6. ease of administration
Answer
can the patient physically take it? Fewer medication administration errors
7. freedom from interactions
Answer
does the medication interact with other meds or foods?