Pharmacology Exam 1 - Rasmussen, Pharmacology Test 2 - Rasmussen College, Practical Nursing Pharmacology Test 3 Rasmussen College, Pharmacology Final - Rasmussen College

Pharmacology Exam 1 - Rasmussen, Pharmacology Test 2 - Rasmussen College, Practical Nursing Pharmacology Test 3 Rasmussen College, Pharmacology Final - Rasmussen College
Metabolism (where it occurs)
lungs, kidneys, liver
side effects
reactions to medicine other than the one intended
otic medications
administered into the ear
different cultures - interview
if you do not know what they need for their culture/religion ask them
chemical name
The name that describes the chemical composition and molecular structure of a drug.
pregnancy categories
A, B, C, D, X
disadvantage of transdermal
absorption less predictable and can lead to skin breakdown
effects of agonist - on the medication (lock and key)
effectiveness of an agonist drug depends on how tightly and how long it binds to its receptor
effective teaching time
when the patient is alert and awake
oral administration - what to check for at any age
check for proper swallowing technique
Pt doesn't understand what Dr. said
re-educate patient on the instructions until the patient can either demonstrate or tell how they
would do doctors orders
difference between drug and medication
a medication is a prescribed or over the counter substance that is legal to own. A drug is illegal
or mostly illegal substance that is not intended to improve the health of the user