Pharmaco-
Potpourri
Adverse Events
100

This term refers to the way a drug changes the body.

Pharmacydynamics

100

IV is the medical abbreviation for this medication term?

Intravenous

100

A young patient takes a new medication for the first time and soon experiences anaphylaxis. The nurse documents this as WHICH type of adverse drug event?

Life-Threatening Adverse Event

200

Name two things that can impact the patient's pharmacokinetic processes.

Age, size, hydration status, pH...

200

This banned medical abbreviation means "Daily"

QD

200
These are two high alert medications that frequently cause adverse drug events.

Insulin, Opioids, Seizure medications, and Anticoagulants (any of these two)

300

Hepatocytes transforms acetaminophen to its chemical components. This is an example of which pharmacokinetic process?

Metabolism

300
"NPO" is the medical abbreviation for this order.

nothing by mouth

300

This ethical principle is applicable to nurses' commitment to preventing medication errors.

Nonmaleficence
400

This Pharmacotherapeutic Effect results in birth defects or fetal demise.

Teratogenic effect.

400

"gtt" is the medical abbreviation for this word?

Drops

400

A patient with no known drug allergies is given vancomycin during a hospitalization for an infection. He develops an erythematous rash on his face, neck, and upper torso, as well as widespread itching and burning sensation. The nurse most accurately documents this as WHICH kind of adverse drug event?

Unexpected Adverse Event

500

Name one important food-drug interaction for nurses to recall.

Verapamil & Statins -Grapefruit

Warfarin - vit K (dark leafy greens, etc.)

MAOIs - aged cheeses


500

Nurses can find out more about their responsibilities by referring to this state level legal document.

State (Virginia) Nursing Practice Act
500

A patient with a rare cancer diagnosis received a new drug as part of a clinical trial. She develops a severe idiopathic inflammatory response that requires long term monitoring because it is THIS type of adverse event.

Adverse Event of Special Interest

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