Nr-291 Pharmacology I Study Guide Exam 1

1NR-291 Pharmacology I Study Guide - Exam 1 60 Questions - Multiple Choice, Select All That Apply, Multiple Sequence Instructions: The contents on this guide are intended to help you organize your preparation. This is NOT intended to serve as a direct reflection of the exact questions which will be presented in the exam. It is imperative to know the classification of each medication noted and understand the general indications of the class. In addition, as you review the classifications and drug profiles listed below, be sure that you: 1.Know the indications 2.Understand the action 3.Understand the therapeutic (beneficial effects) 4.Know the therapeutic dose 5.Know key adverse reactions/side effects 6.Know drug-drug interactions 7.Know drug-food interactions 8.Know the contraindications/Precautions 9.Know therapeutic drug levels if indicated 10.Know onset, peak, duration and half-life 11 .Know Patient/family teaching 12.Apply nursing management including: assessment prior to administration, implementation (administration) and evaluation (therapeutic effect) of drug therapy 13.Know the antidote Chapter 1: The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy Know and apply the phases of the nursing process to drug therapy oOpioid Assessment - VS, pain on scale Dx - impaired comfort Planning - pt will have reduced pain Intervention - giving medication Evaluation - assessing effectiveness