NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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pharmacognosy
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pharmacotherapeutics
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pharmacokinetics
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pharmacodynamics
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Detailed explanation-1: -A thorough understanding of pharmacokinetics is essential in building treatment plans involving medications. Pharmacokinetics, as a field, attempts to summarize the movement of drugs throughout the body and the actions of the body on the drug.
Detailed explanation-2: -Right time. Certain drugs have exact time intervals in which a dose should be administered to a patient. When a drug is not given at the correct time, it can cause harmful consequences for the patient. Be aware of dosing frequency as well. Some medicine may be prescribed to be taken two or more times a day.
Detailed explanation-3: -Previous adverse drug reactions. Knowledge of previous adverse reactions will affect drug or dose selection but this is reliant on taking a careful drug history. Vulnerability to adverse effects. Current drug therapy. Other patient factors.