NRSG 245 Exam 1 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 245
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NUR 245
A patient has a new medication prescription. To improve the intensity of the patient's response to the drug, what is the most important instruction the nurse should give the patient? The patient should take the dose:
A. With their other medications. B. With breakfast. C. As prescribed. D. At bedti...
NRSG 245 Exam 1 Practice Questions
and Correct Answers
A patient has a new medication prescription. To improve the intensity of the patient's
response to the drug, what is the most important instruction the nurse should give the
patient? The patient should take the dose:
A. With their other medications.
B. With breakfast.
C. As prescribed.
D. At bedtime ✅C. As prescribed.
The clinic nurse receives a phone call from a patient. The patient tells the nurse that he
forgot to take his medication this morning. Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "Take the next dose as scheduled."
B. "What is the name of the medication?"
C. "Has this ever happened to you before?"
D. "Don't be concerned; this happens all the time." ✅B. "What is the name of the
medication?"
A nurse is caring for a patient who has an infection. The healthcare provider has
ordered an antimicrobial drug for the patient. The nurse understands that which of the
following is the most important characteristic of this drug?
A. The drug will destroy the microorganism.
B. The drug will be administered orally.
C. The drug does not have harmful effects.
D. The drug does not interact with other drugs. ✅A. The drug will destroy the
microorganism.
A patient who was prescribed an oral medication to be taken 4 times a day returns to
the clinic for a follow-up visit. The patient tells the nurse that he forgets to take two or
three doses of the medication each day. What is the most appropriate action that the
nurse can take?
A. Arranging for the patient to have a home healthcare nurse
B. Re-educating the patient about the medication and how it should be taken
C. Determining whether the patient is experiencing any adverse effects
D. Telling the patient to set an alarm as a reminder to take the drug ✅B. Re-educating
the patient about the medication and how it should be taken
When a patient starts on a new medication, it is most important for the nurse to ask
which question prior to administering the medication?
,A. "Are you taking any other medications?"
B. "Does your health insurance cover the cost of drugs?"
C. "Do you know the generic name for this drug?"
D. "Have you ever taken this medication before?" ✅A. "Are you taking any other
medications?"
________ refers to what the body does to the drug.
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics ✅A. Pharmacokinetics
_________ refers to what the drug does to the body.
A. Pharmacokinetics
B. Pharmacodynamics ✅B. Pharmacodynamics
Lipid-soluble drugs cross membranes easily
A.True
B.False ✅A.True
Ways to prevent medication errors include:
A. Use of name brand
B. Use of bold, uppercase letters
C. Complete two med checks prior to administration ✅B. Use of bold, uppercase
letters
Who is the last person to prevent a medication error from occurring?
A. The doctor
B. The pharmacist
C. The nurse
D. The patient ✅C. The nurse
Assessment of high risk includes all of the following except:
A. Liver dysfunction
B. Kidney dysfunction
C. Vital signs
D. Lifespan considerations ✅C. Vital signs
An example of the analysis step in the nursing process for medication administration
would be:
, A. Checking the heart rate
B. Determining the patient is bradycardic
C. Defining goals
D. Holding a medication ✅B. Determining the patient is bradycardic
An example of a name brand is:
A. Ibuprofen
B. Lisinopril
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Prilosec ✅D. Prilosec
The most important quality of an ideal drug is:
A. Effectiveness.
B. Ease of administration.
C. Low cost.
D. Predictability ✅A. Effectiveness.
(If it's not effective why are we giving it)
The four pharmacokinetic processes are:
A. Absorption, distribution, elimination, metabolism
B. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
C. Distribution, metabolism, elimination, injection
D. Metabolism, elimination, absorption, administration ✅B. Absorption, distribution,
metabolism, excretion
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient who is having a heart
attack. Which route of administration should the nurse use to provide the fastest onset
of action?
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
C. Subcutaneous
D. Oral ✅A. Intravenous
The nurse teaches a patient about a sustained-release capsule. Which statement by the
patient requires an intervention by the nurse?
A. "The capsule may cost more than a pill."
B. "This medication will be absorbed slowly."
C. "I must swallow this medication whole."
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