Pharmacology NRSG 106-02N Tests Compilation Bundle

Additive Effects correct answer: Drug interactions in which the effect of a combination of two or more drugs with similar actions is equivalent to the sum of the individual effects of the same drugs given alone. For example, 1 + 1 = 2 (compare with synergistic effects). Adverse Drug Event correc...

The ophthalmologist has given a patient a dose of ocular atropine before an eye examination. Which statement by the nurse accurately explains to the patient the reason for these drops? a. "These drops will cause the surface of your eye to become numb so the doctor can do the examination" b. "Th...

For best results when treating severe pain associated with pathologic spinal fractures related to metastatic bone cancer, the nurse should remember that the best type of dosage schedule is to administer the pain medication a) as needed. b) around the clock. c) on schedule during waking hours...

1. The nurse notes in a patient's medication history that the patient will be taking desmopressin. Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder? A. Diabetes mellitus B. Diabetes insipidus C. Adrenocortical insufficiency D. Carcinoid tumor correct answer: B. D...

In assessing a patient before administration of a cardiac glycoside, the nurse knows that what condition can predispose a patient to digitalis toxicity? A. Hypokalemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Hypocalcemia D. Hypernatremia correct answer: A. Hypokalemia; control ventricular response to atrial fibrill...

Cardiac output correct answer: The volume of blood pumped by the heart in 1 minute Central venous pressure correct answer: Indirectly measures right ventricular end diastolic pressure. A measure of volume. Systemic vascular resistance correct answer: Measures resistance to left ventricular ...

When administering a medication through an existing IV line via the IV push (IVP) method the nurse should inject the medication through the port nearest the patient. correct answer: True When administering IV medication via a continuous infusion, the nurse would: correct answer: Draw the medica...

A drug that is an MAO inhibitor correct answer: increase the effects of catecholamines by inhibiting their breakdown A pt is receiving an anticonvulsant but has no h/o seizures. The nurse suspects that the pt is receiving this drug for which condition? correct answer: - A. pain associates with ...

Peritonitis is a common and dangerous complication of peritoneal dialysis. What is a nursing action that helps these patients fight peritonitis? A. Green's stain is used to identify the invading organism. B. Drainage fluid is cultured to erradicate the organism. C. Aminoglycosides are added to t...

A pulse oximetry monitor indicates that the patient has a drop in SPO2 from 95% to 85% over several hours. The first action the nurse should take is to correct answer: Check the position of the probe on the finger, toe, or earlobe What is the phrase that defines the volume of air inspired and ex...

When monitoring a patient who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse should watch for which cardiovascular effect? A. Bradycardia B. Tachycardia C. Vasoconstriction D. Palpitations correct answer: A. Bradycardia The cardiovascular effects of cholinergic drugs are decreased heart rate (not...

Number the following drug forms in order of speed of dissolution and absorption, with (1) being the fastest and (4) being the slowest. a. Capsules b. Enteric-coated tablets c. Elixirs d. Powders correct answer: 1-Elixers 2-Powders 3-Capsules 4-Enteric-coated tablets When considering the v...