Exam 1: NR293 / NR 293 (New 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade
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QUESTION
what are the 4 processes of pharmacokinetics
Answer:
1. absorption
2. distribution
3. metabolism
4. excretion
QUESTION
what is absorption related to pharmacokinetics
Answer:
how the medication is introduced into the body
QUESTION
what is distribution related to pharmacokinetics
Answer:
the movement of the drug from the blood to the rest of the body
QUESTION
what is metabolism related to pharmacokinetics
Answer:
how drugs are changes into more or less potent forms to be used by the body
QUESTION
what is excretion related to pharmacokinetics
Answer:
how medications leave the body
QUESTION
what is the time frame in which STAT medications can be administered
Answer:
immediately or within 30 minutes
QUESTION
what is a category A medication
Answer:
no harm to human fetuses
QUESTION
what is a category B medication (2)
Answer:
- no harm to animal fetuses
- no information on human fetuses
QUESTION
what is a category C medication (2)
Answer:
- possible harm to animal fetuses
- no information on human fetuses
QUESTION
what is a category D medication (2)
Answer:
- possible risk of harm to human fetuses
- must weigh risks vs. benefits
QUESTION
what is a category X medication (2)
Answer:
- abnormalities and risks in human fetuses
- not used for pregnant women
QUESTION
what 5 things do nurses take into consideration when administering medications to an infant
Answer:
- immature renal function
- immature livers
- immature blood brain barriers
- lipid soluble drugs can be passed onto the baby via breast milk
- medications can be given orally if the infant can swallow
QUESTION
what is autonomy in terms of medication administration
Answer:
a patient can refuse their medications
QUESTION
what is beneficence in terms of medication administration
Answer:
immediately providing pain medications to a patient in pain
QUESTION
what is justice in terms of medication administration
Answer:
administering medications regardless of sex, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation
QUESTION
what is nonmaleficence in terms of medication administration
Answer:
nurses doing everything when and how its supposed to be done to make sure their patient remains healthy before and after administration
QUESTION
what is the range for a normal blood glucose level
Answer:
70-110 mg/dL
QUESTION
what are 3 rapid acting insulins
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