Practice Question
Which statement best describes pharmacodynamics in relation to medication administration?
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Correct Answer:
It focuses on the physiological and biochemical effects a medication has on the body.
Rationale:
💉Pharmacodynamics explains how drugs act on the body, describing the mechanisms of action, receptor binding, and physiologic responses.
💉It determines the relationship between drug concentration and its effects, such as therapeutic, toxic, or adverse outcomes.
💉Understanding pharmacodynamics allows nurses to anticipate expected effects and recognize abnormal responses early.
💉This knowledge also guides individualized care, especially for patients with altered receptor sensitivity or organ function.
💉Essentially, it answers the question: “What does the drug do to the body?”
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Adult Health
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