Nurs 251 Pharmacology 263 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Adverse drug withdrawal event {Ans: withdrawal when we suddenly stop a medication}Affinity {Ans: the degree to which a drug attaches and binds with a receptor}Emollient laxatives {Ans: stool softener, lubricant laxative (lubricate fecal material and intestinal walls) increase H2O and fat in stool indications: acute/chronic, impaction, increase bowel movement in analrectal conditions adverse effects: lipid pneumonia}Hydrophilic {Ans: water loving}What do we monitor when using drug therapy? {Ans: Therapeutic action, Adverse effects, Toxic effects, therapeutic index, Drug concentration, patient condition}Dextromethorphan {Ans: non-opioid antitussive}