chapter 1
What is the study of the biologic effects of chemicals called?
Pharmacology
What does ADME stand for?
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
What is a drug allergy also called?
Hypersensitivity
What is the first step of the nursing process?
Assessment
What measurement system is commonly used in healthcare?
Metric system
What federal agency regulates drug approval and safety?
FDA
What is pharmacodynamics?
How the drug affects the body.
What is a superinfection?
An infection caused by destruction of normal flora bacteria.
What does CJMM stand for?
Clinical Judgment Measurement Model
What are medication administration rights used for?
To prevent medication errors and ensure safety.
What is the difference between a generic name and a brand name?
The generic name is the original drug name; the brand name is given by the pharmaceutical company.
What is pharmacokinetics?
How the body acts on the drug.
What is toxicity?
Dangerous drug effects caused by excessive drug levels.
What is evaluation in the nursing process?
Determining the effectiveness of interventions.
What is ratio and proportion used for?
Dosage calculations
What are adverse effects?
Undesired or dangerous side effects of medications.
What organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?
The liver
What is stomatitis?
Inflammation of the mucous membranes.
What is health literacy?
The ability to understand and use health information.
Why must nurses know dosage calculations?
To prevent medication errors.
What are OTC drugs?
Over-the-counter medications available without a prescription.
What is half-life?
The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to decrease by half.
What are blood dyscrasias?
Abnormal blood cell levels caused by bone marrow suppression.
Why is clinical judgment important?
It helps nurses make safe patient care decisions.
Name 3 medication administration rights.
Right patient, right dose, right medication (others acceptable)