Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a pharmacologic history from a patient?
a. Allergies
b.Use of over-the-counter medications
c. Home remedy use
d. Alcohol intake
a. allergies
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nurse perf...
Pharmacology practice questions
Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a pharmacologic history from a
patient?
a. Allergies
b.Use of over-the-counter medications
c. Home remedy use
d. Alcohol intake -Correct Answer a. allergies
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nurse
perform when administering medications?
a. Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is for the right
person.
c. Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
d. Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to manage time
appropriately. -Correct Answer c. check the patients armband before administering the
medication
For which activity is the nurse responsible during the evaluation phase of drug
administration?
a. Preparing and administering prescribed medications safely
b.Planning measurable outcomes for the patient related to drug therapy
c. Monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse effects
d. Gathering data in a drug and dietary history -Correct Answer c. monitoring the
patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse effects
The nurse should include which information when evaluating the outcome after a
patient's medication has been administered?
A. Dose of medication administered
B. Time medication administered
C. Patient allergies to medications
D. Therapeutic effect on patient -Correct Answer D. therapeutic effect on the patient
The nurse should check a medication how many times before administration of a
medication under the "right drug" part of the Six Rights?
a.One time
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b.Three times
c.Five times
d.Depends on the drug being administered -Correct Answer b. three times
The nurse notes that a medication was scheduled to be administered at 0900. A
medication error has occurred if the medication was administered at which time?
a. 0800
b. 0830
c. 0900
d. 0930 -Correct Answer a. 0800
While the nurse is taking an admission history, the patient reports having a previous
allergic reaction to penicillins. What will the nurse document as part of the patient's
allergic reaction response to penicillins?
a. Hives
b. Dry eyes
c. Frequent urination
d.Constipation -Correct Answer a. hives
The nurse has an order for administering a medication to the patient. Which providers
have legal authority to prescribe medications for patients? (Select all that apply.)
a.Physician
b.Physical therapist
c. Pharmacist
d.Dentist
e. Physician assistant
f.Nurse practitioner -Correct Answer a, d, e, f
which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a comprehensive
baseline of data concerning a particular patient?
a. assessment
b.planning
c.implenmentation
d.evaluation -Correct Answer a. assessment
the nurse monitors the fulfillment of goals, and may revise them, during which phase of
the nursing process?
a.assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
d.evaluation -Correct Answer d. evaluation
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the nurse prepares and administers prescribed medications during which phase of the
nursing process?
a.assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
d.evaluation -Correct Answer c. implementation
when developing a plan of care, which nursing action ensures the goal statement is
patient centered?
a.considering family input
b.involving the patient
c.developing the goal first, and then sharing it
d. including the physician -Correct Answer b. involving the patient
during which phase of the nursing process does the nurse prioritize the nursing
diagnose?
a. assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
d. evaluation -Correct Answer b. planning
What is the study of the physiochemical properties of drugs and how they influence the
body called?
a.Pharmacokinetics
b.Pharmacotherapeutics
c.Pharmacodynamics
d. Pharmacology -Correct Answer c. pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics involves the study of
a. physiologic interactions of drugs.
b.distribution rates among various body compartments.
c. interactions between various drugs.
d. adverse reactions to medications. -Correct Answer b. distribution rate among various
body compartments
What is an alternate name for biotransformation of a drug?
a. Absorption
b. Dilution
c.Excretion
d. Metabolism -Correct Answer d. metabolism
A drug given by which route is altered by the first-pass effect?
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