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A [A] level is the lowest blood level of a drug, and is drawn [B] the next level is given. [C] of a drug is the length of time that the drug concentration is sufficient (without more doses) to elicit a therapeutic response

When reviewing drug names, a nursing student knows that [A] is the proprietary name and that the [B] is used in most official drug resources guides. The nurse also knows that the [C] groups drugs together based on their similar properties.

[A] is a decreasing response to repeated drug doses. [B] is a physiologic or psychological need for a drug.

Match the action to the drug type that describes the action.

[A] is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. [B] is an eye drop used to treat glaucoma. 

When providing education to a patient, the nurse explains that an enteric coated serves which purpose for the patient?

Nasal decongestants work by [A]. Corticosteroids work by [B]. Antitussives work by [C]. Expectorants work by [D].

loratadine is a [A] generation antihistamine and hydroxyzine is a [B] generation antihistamine. diphenhydramine is a [C] generatioin antihistamine.  You will use answers more than one time.

[A] help breathing by keeping airways dilated through smooth muscle relaxation.  The three types of medications used in obstructive lung disease are b2-agonists, [B], and methylxanthines.

The therapeutic level for digoxin is between [A] and [B]. Levels greater than this are used to treat [C]