NURS 270 Pharmacology Quizzes 1-7 Review Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 270
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NUR 270
How many tablets should be administered per dose?
Order received: Diamox 0.2 g PO bid Drug available: Diamox 100 mg tablet 2 tablets
While preparing to administer medications to a patient, the nurse compares medication in the medication box with the physician's orders. The order states prednisone...
NURS 270 Pharmacology Quizzes 1-7
Review Questions and Correct Answers
How many tablets should be administered per dose?
Order received: Diamox 0.2 g PO bid
Drug available: Diamox 100 mg tablet ✅2 tablets
While preparing to administer medications to a patient, the nurse compares medication
in the medication box with the physician's orders. The order states prednisone 15 mg
PO for a patient with cirrhosis and the medication in the patient's medication box is
prednisolone 5 mg. What should the nurse do next? ✅Call the pharmacy for
prednisone 15 mg
During the evaluation phase of drug administration, the nurse completes which
responsibilities?
a. establishes goals and outcome criteria related to drug therapy
b. gathers data and a drug and dietary history
c. prepares and administers drugs correctly
d. monitors the patient for therapeutic and adverse effects ✅d. monitors the patient for
therapeutic and adverse effects
A nurse is reading a research report about the use of a medication that describes the
pharmacokinetics of particular medication that a patient is taking. Pharmacokinetics
involves which of the following:
a. drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
b. drug stimulation of normal cell functions
c. drug binding with receptors
d. drug effects on human cells ✅a. drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
elimination
After an oral medication has been absorbed, most of the medication is inactivated as
the blood initially passes through the liver, producing a decreased therapeutic effect.
What is this phenomenon called?
a. first-pass effect
b. synergism
c. tolerance
d. antagonism ✅a. first-pass effect
Ibuprofen is an example of which type drug name?
,a. chemical
b. trade
c. generic
d. brand ✅c. generic
Medications such as amphetamines and opioids can be highly addictive. According the
DEA, both of these medication classes are listed under which of the following scheduled
category?
a. Schedule I
b. Schedule II
c. Schedule III
d. Schedule IV ✅b. Schedule II
Which of the following is the primary site for drug excretion?
a. liver
b. kidney
c. lungs
d. GI tract ✅b. kidney
Which of the following is an important part of the nursing assessment prior to
administering medications?
a. determining appropriate nursing interventions
b. establishing desired outcomes
c. medication history
d. family physical assessment ✅c. medication history
Which of the following refers to physiological ability of the drug to reach its target cells
and produce its effect?
a. bioavailability
b. distribution
c. biotransformation
d. tolerance ✅a. bioavialability
Medication dosages may need to be decreased for which of the following reasons?
Select all that apply.
a. peripheral vascular disease
b. increased renal excretion
c. increased medication-metabolizing enzymes
d. liver failure
e. concurrent use of medication metabolized by the same pathway ✅d. liver failure
, e. concurrent use of medication metabolized by the same pathway
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administrations does which of the following
regarding the manufacture of herbal products?
a. labels herbal products as dietary supplements
b. requires the manufacturers of herbal products to prove efficacy
c. enforces standards of herbal product quality and safety
d. sets standards for quality control ✅a. labels herbal products as dietary supplements
A patient receiving an antineoplastic drug is now neutropenic. She asks you if you think
it is ok for her to go to a family reunion. Your best response would be:
a. I think it's ok as long as you are taking your medications.
b. I think it would be ok as long as you wear a mask.
c. with your WBC count so low, I would not recommend it. You are very susceptible to
infections and your body wouldn't be able to fight against it.
d. I would not recommend it because you could get someone else sick. ✅c. with your
WBC count so low, I would not recommend it. You are very susceptible to infections and
your body wouldn't be able to fight against it.
A patient with cancer is given several doses of chemotherapy medications over a few
days. The next dosing will be after a few weeks of no medications. Why is this type of
dosing schedule utilized?
a. it gives normal cells time to recover from the adverse effects of the drugs
b. it gives the patient time to cover the cost of the medication
c. it gives time for antibodies to assist in the process ✅a. it gives normal cells time to
recover from the adverse effects of the drugs
Patients with an autoimmune disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are usually given
drugs in which manner below to control relapse?
a. low doses for short periods of time
b. high doses for brief periods of time
c. low doses initially then high doses for long term
d. high doses for an extended period of time ✅b. high doses for brief periods of time
Which of these vaccines is an attenuated (live) vaccine that cannot be given to
someone that is immunocompromised?
a. hep B vaccine
b. MMR vaccine
c. influenza vaccine
d. diphtheria vaccine ✅b. MMR vaccine
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