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NSG 318 Exam 1 EXAM 2024 AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS |ACCURATE
ANSWERS| VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS |GRADED A |NEW VERSION WITH
100+ QUESTIONS
A patient is prescribed a new experimental medication for a severe infection. To uphold the principle
of beneficence, what action should the nurse prioritize?
A. Administering the medication immediately to ensure timely treatment
B. Monitoring the patient closely for any adverse reactions and side effects, and having emergency
protocols in place
C. Delegating the administration of the medication to a junior nurse to promote their learning
experience
D. Administering the medication without additional monitoring to avoid causing the patient
unnecessary stress
Correct Answer: B. Monitoring the patient closely for any adverse reactions and side effects, and having
emergency protocols in place(beneficence)
During the recruitment for a clinical trial on a new diabetes medication, the nurse ensures that
participants are selected based on inclusion criteria and not on convenience or personal biases. This
practice demonstrates adherence to which ethical principle?
A. Autonomy
B. Informed consent
C. Beneficence
D. Justice
Correct Answer: D. Justice
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient. Which of the following actions is
essential to ensure compliance with the 6 Rights of Medication Administration?
A. Verifying the medication order with another nurse
B. Using a single patient identifier before administering the medication
C. Preparing and administering the medication for multiple patients simultaneously to save time
D. Confirming the patient's identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) before
administration
Correct Answer: D. Confirming the patient's identity using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth)
before administration
,Which statement best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the importance of genetic
considerations in pharmacotherapy?
A. Genetic makeup has minimal impact on drug response and is not typically considered in treatment
plans.
B. Genetic variations can significantly influence drug metabolism, efficacy, and the risk of adverse
effects, requiring individualized treatment plans.
C. All patients, regardless of genetic differences, should receive standardized drug dosages to ensure
consistency in care.
D. Genetic testing is unnecessary for most patients and should only be considered in rare cases.
Correct Answer: B. Genetic variations can significantly influence drug metabolism, efficacy, and the risk
of adverse effects, requiring individualized treatment plans.
The primary goal of pharmacogenetics is to:
A. Standardize drug dosages for all patients regardless of genetic differences
B. Develop personalized drug treatment programs based on an individual's genetic profile to improve
therapeutic outcomes
C. Increase the speed at which drugs are metabolized by the body
D. Avoid the use of genetic information in medication therapy to maintain patient privacy
Correct Answer: B. Develop personalized drug treatment programs based on an individual's genetic
profile to improve therapeutic outcomes
Pharmacogenomics is a field that focuses on:
A. The environmental factors affecting drug response
B. The study of genetic variations and their interactions with drugs across the entire genome
C. The clinical trial process for new medications
D. The standardization of drug dosages based on population averages
Correct Answer: B. The study of genetic variations and their interactions with drugs across the entire
genome
A nurse working in a community clinic notices an increase in patients seeking prescriptions for
narcotics without providing proper medical documentation. The nurse recalls that a historical act
addressed such issues by requiring prescriptions and detailed record-keeping for narcotics. Which act
established these regulations to prevent misuse and ensure accountability?
A. Establishing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Requiring prescriptions for narcotics and mandating detailed record keeping to prevent misuse and
ensure accountability
C. Setting guidelines for the manufacturing and distribution of dietary supplements
D. Regulating the marketing of over-the-counter medications
Harrison Act 1924:Correct Answer: B. Requiring prescriptions for narcotics and mandating detailed
record keeping to prevent misuse and ensure accountability
During a staff meeting, a nurse is asked to present on historical legislation aimed at combating drug
abuse. The nurse explains that a comprehensive act passed in 1970 included multiple measures but
did NOT include one specific measure. Which of the following measures was NOT included in the
, Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970?
A. Promoting drug education to increase public awareness
B. Strengthening law enforcement to control drug trafficking
C. Establishing schedules for controlled substances based on their potential for abuse
D. Allowing over-the-counter sales of all medications without restrictions
10. Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
:Correct Answer: D. Allowing over-the-counter sales of all medications without restrictions
A pharmaceutical company is preparing to launch a new medication. The regulatory affairs specialist
informs the team that, according to a key federal act, comprehensive FDA approval is required based
on demonstrated safety and efficacy through clinical trials. Which act mandates this requirement
before a drug can be marketed?
A. Voluntary safety testing by the manufacturer
B. Comprehensive FDA approval based on demonstrated safety and efficacy through rigorous clinical
trials
C. Marketing approval from state health departments
D. Public opinion surveys to gauge drug safety
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act:Correct Answer: B. Comprehensive FDA approval based on
demonstrated safety and efficacy through rigorous clinical trials
nurse is counseling a patient who uses various dietary supplements. The patient is concerned about
the safety and labeling of these products. The nurse reassures the patient by explaining that a specific
act requires labels on dietary supplements to include active ingredients, uses, warnings, and
instructions to inform consumers. Which act establishes these labeling requirements?
A. All dietary supplements to be tested for efficacy before marketing
B. Labels on dietary supplements to include active ingredients, uses, warnings, and instructions to
inform consumers
C. Dietary supplements to be sold only with a prescription
D. The removal of all dietary supplements from the market until FDA approval
12. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
:Correct Answer: B. Labels on dietary supplements to include active ingredients, uses, warnings, and
instructions to inform consumers
A drug manufacturer is developing a new medication intended for use in children. The regulatory team
knows they must comply with an act that requires studies on pediatric populations to ensure safety
and efficacy before the drug can be approved for pediatric use. Which act authorizes the FDA to
enforce this requirement?
A. Conduct pediatric research independently
B. Require drug manufacturers to conduct studies on pediatric populations to ensure safety and
efficacy before approval for pediatric use
C. Allow the use of adult clinical trial data for pediatric drug approval
D. Ban the use of certain medications in children to prevent potential risks
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