The term 'pharmacology' originates from two Greek words. What does 'pharmakon' mean?

The term 'pharmacology' originates from two Greek words. What does 'logos' mean?

Which therapeutic approach uses water, light, and heat for treatment?

Which therapeutic approach identifies stressors and methods to reduce them?

Which therapeutic method uses nutritional interventions to prevent, manage, or treat disease conditions, including specialized diets for diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders?

Which therapeutic method involves the use of pharmaceutical agents to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose disease and represents the primary focus of pharmacology and nursing practice?

Which therapeutic method employs physical methods such as exercise, massage, heat, and cold to restore function and relieve symptoms?

Which therapeutic method addresses mental and emotional disorders through verbal communication, behavioral techniques, and cognitive interventions?

What is biologic therapy?

Unlike traditional small-molecule drugs, biologic agents are ______ manufactured in living systems such as bacteria, yeast, or mammalian cells.

Which of the following conditions can biologics help treat?

Biologic agents include which of the following?

Biologics offer targeted therapy with potentially fewer side effects than traditional medications.

What does the chemical name of a drug describe?

Which of the following is an example of a chemical name for acetaminophen?

The chemical name of a drug is rarely used in clinical practice due to its complexity.

According to the clinical note, why is it important for nurses to understand the existence of chemical names, even if they rarely use them in daily practice?

What is the generic name of a drug?

Which of the following is an example of a generic drug name?

The official name of a drug is usually the same as the ________ name.

What is the brand or trademark name of a drug?

Advil and Motrin are both brand names for which generic drug?

Fill in the blank: The generic name of a drug is normally not _________

Which name(s) of a drug should the nurse use when teaching a patient about a new prescription?

What does Body System Classification refer to in drug classifications?

Which classification categorizes drugs by their therapeutic purpose or what condition they treat, such as antacids, antibiotics, antihypertensives, or analgesics?

Physiologic or Chemical Action classifies drugs by how they work at the cellular or molecular level. Which of the following is an example of this classification?

Which category of drugs requires an order by a health professional licensed to prescribe drugs, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants?

Over-the-counter drugs are sold without a prescription.

Substances used for nontherapeutic purposes and obtained illegally are classified as ________.

A biologic product that is highly similar in structure and function to an existing FDA-approved biologic product is called a ________.

Which of the following is an example of a nonprescription (OTC) drug?

Coke, meth, and marijuana are examples of which drug category?

What is the official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and other healthcare products manufactured or sold in the United States?

Which resource provides standardized drug nomenclature for clear communication across healthcare settings?

Which clinical practice resource provides detailed prescribing information by manufacturers?

Which clinical practice resource offers evidence-based articles on drug therapy and medication management?

Which clinical practice resource is rapidly updated and easily searchable for drug information systems?

Nurses should utilize multiple reliable sources when seeking drug information to ensure safe medication administration and comprehensive patient education.

Which of the following is a comprehensive database of nursing and allied health journals providing evidence-based information for clinical practice?

Which drug information database is widely used in hospitals and offers detailed monographs, drug interactions, dosing calculators, and patient education materials in multiple languages?

Which mobile-friendly drug reference tool is popular among healthcare providers and features drug information, interaction checker, pill identifier, and clinical practice guidelines?

Which free online resource from the National Library of Medicine provides access to FDA-approved drug labeling and package inserts in standardized format?

Which source of information is best for the nurse to obtain drug information?

According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938, 1951, 1962), what must manufacturers prove before marketing a drug?

Which act established five classifications or schedules for controlled substances based on abuse potential and accepted medical use?

Schedule I drugs have high abuse potential and no accepted medical use. Which of the following is a Schedule I drug?

Schedule II drugs have high abuse potential and accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Which of the following is a Schedule II drug?

Schedule III drugs have moderate to low abuse potential. Which of the following is a Schedule III drug? Select the correct answer.

Fill in the blank: Schedule IV drugs have ______ abuse potential and include drugs such as Valium and Fetonal.

Fill in the blank: The drug Lyrica is classified as a Schedule ___ drug, which has the lowest abuse potential.

Which entity is responsible for monitoring drug safety in the United States?

Which drug schedule indicates drugs with the highest risk for abuse?

Specific requirements must be met to prescribe, dispense, and administer scheduled medications, including: ________ (Fill in the blank: What is required to legally handle scheduled medications?)

Specific requirements must be met to prescribe, dispense, and administer scheduled medications, including: ________ (Fill in the blank: What is required for proper documentation?)

Specific requirements must be met to prescribe, dispense, and administer scheduled medications, including: ________ (Fill in the blank: What is required for secure storage?)

Specific requirements must be met to prescribe, dispense, and administer scheduled medications, including: ________ (Fill in the blank: What is required for inventory management?)

Specific requirements must be met to prescribe, dispense, and administer scheduled medications, including: ________ (Fill in the blank: What is required for reporting?)

Hospital controls: Healthcare facilities implement strict inventory and dispersion control records for all controlled substances. These systems typically include automated dispensing cabinets with user identification, witness requirements for disposal, and comprehensive audit trails. Which of the following is NOT typically included in hospital controls for controlled substances?

Which of the following is a critical nursing responsibility regarding controlled substances?

What are the possible consequences of diverting controlled substances?

Fill in the blank: Any controlled substance removed from secure storage must be immediately administered, wasted with a witness, or returned to ________.

Which entities help enforce drug legislation and maintain public safety?

Which of the following is the first stage in the FDA drug approval process?

Fill in the blank: The average time for Preclinical Research & Development is ________ months.

Which stage of the FDA drug approval process involves three phases of human trials to assess safety, dosing, efficacy, and side effects?

Postmarketing Surveillance involves ongoing monitoring to identify rare or long-term adverse effects after drug approval.

What is the purpose of the FDA's Fast Tracking program?

Parallel Tracking is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses who cannot participate in controlled clinical trials and have no other treatment alternatives.

What is a black box warning?

Fill in the blank: An example of a drug with a black box warning mentioned in the worksheet is _________.

True or False: Black box warnings mean the drug should be avoided completely.

According to the worksheet, what is the probability that a drug will acquire a new black box warning or be withdrawn from the market within 25 years of being released?

According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), approximately how many rare health conditions affect Americans?

A disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than how many people in the United States?

What are orphan drugs?

Which of the following is NOT an incentive provided by the Orphan Drug Act of 1983?

Fill in the blank: The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 provides seven years of _______ after approval for orphan drugs.

Since the passage of the Orphan Drug Act, hundreds of orphan drugs have been approved, improving outcomes for patients with rare diseases.

How many years on average does it take for a drug to be brought to market from the time of its conception?

What are drug receptors? Fill in the blank: Drug receptors are _________.

What is pharmacodynamics? Fill in the blank:

Which of the following is an example of an agonist?

Which of the following is an example of an antagonist?

What does an agonist drug do?

Fill in the blank: An agonist drug binds to the _______ and causes an action.

According to the key, what does the lock represent?

What is the most common and convenient route of drug administration via the gastrointestinal tract?

Which enteral route is useful when the oral route is unavailable?

For patients unable to swallow, which enteral route is used for drug administration?

Drugs administered via the enteral route must survive the _______ and first-pass liver metabolism.

Which parenteral route involves injection under the skin?

Which parenteral route involves injection into muscle tissue?

Which parenteral route delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream?

Parenteral route is useful for drugs destroyed by _______.

Which percutaneous route involves breathing the drug into the lungs?

Which percutaneous route involves placing the drug under the tongue?