Exam 3: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024)
Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen What would you do if you didn't know what the drug is? - ANSWER ~ When in doubt, look it up!Always use current information when researching a medication.The following references have become the official standards for the healthcare
industry:
- Pharmacopoeia and formularies
- Nursing drug handbooks
- Physicians' Desk Reference
- Pharmacology Texts
- Electronic & Internet-based formularies
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Medication Package inserts
- Institutional Medication policies and procedures 1 / 3
What is the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? - ANSWER ~ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulates the
- testing
- sale of all medications
-manufacture
This agency also monitors the safety and effectiveness of medications available to consumers. This process helps to ensure that ineffective or unsafe drugs are not marketed or are recalled, if later found unsafe.However, some medicinal products (e.g., herbal remedies, naturopathic supplements) are not regulated by the FDA. Considered "food products," they are advertised as providing health benefits.What does BID mean? - ANSWER ~ twice a day What does tid or TID mean? - ANSWER ~ three times a day 2 / 3
What does hs mean? - ANSWER ~ hour of sleep (bedtime) What does q.o.d. or QOD mean? - ANSWER ~ every other day What does q12h stand for? - ANSWER ~ every 12 hours Other Common Medication-Related Abbreviations - ANSWER ~ Ac - before meals pc - after meals a.m. - morning p.m. - evening po or PO - by mouth prn - as needed qh - every hour stat - at once susp - suspension
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