Question 1

The environmental temperature is often a factor affecting the dosage of medications.
Which medication characteristic can be affected by exposure to hot and cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  The potency of the medication 
B)  The intended distribution of the medication 
C)  The speed of absorption of the medication 
D)  The elimination of the medication 
A)  The potency of the medication 
B)  The intended distribution of the medication 
C)  The speed of absorption of the medication 
D)  The elimination of the medication C

Question 2

The nurse administering medications to diverse patients knows that there are variables
That affect medication prescriptions. Which accurately describes one of these variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children can tolerate more medication that adults because of their active metabolism. 
B)  Older adults may experience excretion of the drug without absorption owing to aging. 
C)  Women usually require higher doses than men because they have more body fat. 
D)  Thinner clients may require larger dosages than heavier clients for therapeutic levels. 
A)  Children can tolerate more medication that adults because of their active metabolism. 
B)  Older adults may experience excretion of the drug without absorption owing to aging. 
C)  Women usually require higher doses than men because they have more body fat. 
D)  Thinner clients may require larger dosages than heavier clients for therapeutic levels. B

Question 3

Which type of oral medications allows for faster absorption than a tablet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enteric-coated pill 
B)  Capsule 
C)  Caplet 
D)  Liqui-gel 
A)  Enteric-coated pill 
B)  Capsule 
C)  Caplet 
D)  Liqui-gel D

Question 4

Into what area are intrathecal medications injected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle tissue 
B)  Blood vessels 
C)  Areas surrounding the spinal cord 
D)  Within the layers of the skin 
A)  Muscle tissue 
B)  Blood vessels 
C)  Areas surrounding the spinal cord 
D)  Within the layers of the skin

Question 5

The nurse is taking an order over the phone for an emergency prescription for a client. Which accurately describes a mandatory step for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  After taking the order, call the healthcare provider back and read the order. 
B)  Document the fact that the order was given by a healthcare provider. 
C)  Make sure the prescriber signs the order within 12 to 24 hours. 
D)  Do not take the order if you are not a registered nurse. 
A)  After taking the order, call the healthcare provider back and read the order. 
B)  Document the fact that the order was given by a healthcare provider. 
C)  Make sure the prescriber signs the order within 12 to 24 hours. 
D)  Do not take the order if you are not a registered nurse.

Question 6

Which statement describes a loading dose of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first dose given to establish a minimum blood level. 
B)  The smallest amount of drug necessary to achieve a therapeutic effect. 
C)  The largest amount that can be given safely without toxic effect. 
D)  The therapeutic dose for the client. 
A)  The first dose given to establish a minimum blood level. 
B)  The smallest amount of drug necessary to achieve a therapeutic effect. 
C)  The largest amount that can be given safely without toxic effect. 
D)  The therapeutic dose for the client.

Question 7

Which right is not a client right regarding prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right to know the name and action of a medication 
B)  The right to know the possible side effects of a medication 
C)  The right to request the generic form of medications 
D)  The right to refuse a court-ordered medication 
A)  The right to know the name and action of a medication 
B)  The right to know the possible side effects of a medication 
C)  The right to request the generic form of medications 
D)  The right to refuse a court-ordered medication

Question 8

What is the purpose of placing medicine in capsules? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easier to swallow. 
B)  It disguises the taste of the medicine. 
C)  It delays the absorption of the medicine. 
D)  It enhances the absorption of the medicine. 
E)  It protects the stomach mucosa from irritation.
F) It allows the medication to be released immediately. 
A)  It is easier to swallow. 
B)  It disguises the taste of the medicine. 
C)  It delays the absorption of the medicine. 
D)  It enhances the absorption of the medicine. 
E)  It protects the stomach mucosa from irritation.
F) It allows the medication to be released immediately.

Question 9

Why is it most important for the nurse to assess clients for the use of herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies?

Accepted Answer

A)  To continue the patient's personal regimen in the hospital 
B)  To encourage the client to provide personal information 
C)  To determine if the client has any related allergies 
D)  To prevent drug interactions with prescribed medications 
A)  To continue the patient's personal regimen in the hospital 
B)  To encourage the client to provide personal information 
C)  To determine if the client has any related allergies 
D)  To prevent drug interactions with prescribed medications

Question 10

Which are examples of semisolid medications? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capsules 
B)  Suppositories 
C)  Cough drops 
D)  Ointments 
E)  Pastes
F) Patches 
A)  Capsules 
B)  Suppositories 
C)  Cough drops 
D)  Ointments 
E)  Pastes
F) Patches

Question 11

An anabolic steroid is classified at what schedule level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV 
A)  Schedule I 
B)  Schedule II 
C)  Schedule III 
D)  Schedule IV

Question 12

Which drug would be considered a legend drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspirin 
B)  Diphenhydramine 
C)  Famotidine 
D)  Esomeprazole 
A)  Aspirin 
B)  Diphenhydramine 
C)  Famotidine 
D)  Esomeprazole

Question 13

Using medication to irrigate the ear is an example of what type of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral 
B)  Parenteral 
C)  Topical 
D)  Sublingual 
A)  Oral 
B)  Parenteral 
C)  Topical 
D)  Sublingual

Question 14

The nurse administering an unfamiliar drug uses a printed drug guide to access drug information. Which publication lists official and unofficial names of internationally existing and discontinued medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States Dispensatory 
B)  The United States Pharmacopeia 
C)  National Formulary 
D)  Nursing Drug Guide 
A)  The United States Dispensatory 
B)  The United States Pharmacopeia 
C)  National Formulary 
D)  Nursing Drug Guide

Question 15

The nurse is teaching a client about the medications prescribed by the physician. What is the reason given for not crushing an enteric-coated tablet into a powder?

Accepted Answer

A)  The medication melts when in contact with moisture. 
B)  The medication dissolves in the client's mouth. 
C)  The medication tastes unpleasant. 
D)  The medication irritates the stomach mucosa. 
A)  The medication melts when in contact with moisture. 
B)  The medication dissolves in the client's mouth. 
C)  The medication tastes unpleasant. 
D)  The medication irritates the stomach mucosa.

Question 16

Which example of medication administration would have the earliest onset of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  An antibiotic injection 
B)  A rectal suppository 
C)  A birth control patch 
D)  An ibuprofen caplet 
A)  An antibiotic injection 
B)  A rectal suppository 
C)  A birth control patch 
D)  An ibuprofen caplet

Question 17

Which statement accurately describes the procedure for managing controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlled substances must be kept in a triple-locked area. 
B)  Keys to the locked area must always be in a pharmacist's possession. 
C)  Schedule drugs must be documented on the client's record within 20 minutes of administration. 
D)  Only licensed nurses are allowed to access schedule drugs. 
A)  Controlled substances must be kept in a triple-locked area. 
B)  Keys to the locked area must always be in a pharmacist's possession. 
C)  Schedule drugs must be documented on the client's record within 20 minutes of administration. 
D)  Only licensed nurses are allowed to access schedule drugs.

Question 18

During the discharge teaching, what information should the nurse provide the client regarding storage of insulin in order to maintain its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep it in a cabinet near the window 
B)  Store it in an opaque container 
C)  Refrigerate the medication 
D)  Store it in a kitchen cabinet 
A)  Keep it in a cabinet near the window 
B)  Store it in an opaque container 
C)  Refrigerate the medication 
D)  Store it in a kitchen cabinet

Question 19

Which term identifies the name healthcare providers use to prescribe medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Official name 
D)  Trade name 
A)  Chemical name 
B)  Generic name 
C)  Official name 
D)  Trade name

Question 20

Which information should the nurse provide a client regarding the mixing together of liquid medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow the medication to stand for 10 minutes after mixing 
B)  Refrigerate the mixture half an hour before intake 
C)  Keep the mixed medication in a dark glass bottle 
D)  Take the medication immediately after mixing 
A)  Allow the medication to stand for 10 minutes after mixing 
B)  Refrigerate the mixture half an hour before intake 
C)  Keep the mixed medication in a dark glass bottle 
D)  Take the medication immediately after mixing

Exam 61: Introduction to Pharmacology

The environmental temperature is often a factor affecting the dosage of medications. Which medication characteristic can be affected by exposure to hot and cold?

The nurse administering medications to diverse patients knows that there are variables That affect medication prescriptions. Which accurately describes one of these variables?

Which type of oral medications allows for faster absorption than a tablet?

Into what area are intrathecal medications injected?

The nurse is taking an order over the phone for an emergency prescription for a client. Which accurately describes a mandatory step for this procedure?

Which statement describes a loading dose of medication?

Which right is not a client right regarding prescribed medication?

What is the purpose of placing medicine in capsules? Select all that apply.

Why is it most important for the nurse to assess clients for the use of herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies?

Which are examples of semisolid medications? Select all that apply.

An anabolic steroid is classified at what schedule level?

Which drug would be considered a legend drug?

Using medication to irrigate the ear is an example of what type of medication administration?

The nurse administering an unfamiliar drug uses a printed drug guide to access drug information. Which publication lists official and unofficial names of internationally existing and discontinued medications?

The nurse is teaching a client about the medications prescribed by the physician. What is the reason given for not crushing an enteric-coated tablet into a powder?

Which example of medication administration would have the earliest onset of action?

Which statement accurately describes the procedure for managing controlled substances?

During the discharge teaching, what information should the nurse provide the client regarding storage of insulin in order to maintain its effectiveness?

Which term identifies the name healthcare providers use to prescribe medications?

Which information should the nurse provide a client regarding the mixing together of liquid medications?

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