What This Document Is
This document is a study guide designed to help students prepare for Exam One in NURS 336 – Pharmacology at Northern Illinois University. It consolidates key terms, concepts, and information from Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the course textbook, focusing on the foundational principles of drug action and evaluation.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for nursing students enrolled in NURS 336 who are seeking a focused review of the material covered in the first exam. It’s most effectively used in the days leading up to the exam as a tool to reinforce understanding and identify areas needing further study. The guide exists to streamline exam preparation by highlighting core concepts the instructor deems important.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *review* resource, not a substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or engaging with other course materials. It provides an overview but does not offer in-depth explanations or practice problems beyond what is explicitly stated. It will not replace the need to understand the underlying principles of pharmacology.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes:
* Key terms related to drug introduction, evaluation, and classification (including orphan drugs, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, and controlled substance schedules I-V).
* An overview of the phases of drug studies (I-IV and preclinical trials).
* Important concepts in pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
* Definitions of critical concentration, loading dose, half-life, and the blood-brain barrier.
* Key terms related to adverse drug effects (blood dyscrasia, stomatitis, superinfections).
* A distinction between drug tolerance and dependence.
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of each concept, practice questions, or comprehensive coverage of all topics within the listed chapters. It is a high-level overview to help you assess the guide’s relevance to your study needs.