Nurse pharmacology practice questions - Exam 1 2025
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Nurse pharmacology practice questions - Exam 1 2025
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A nurse is administering a drug that is categorized as Schedule IV. The nurse understands that this means the drug:
A. Has acceptable medical applications with low potential for abuse.
B. Is a co...
Nurse pharmacology practice questions - Exam 1 2025
Guarateed A+
A nurse is administering a drug that is categorized as Schedule IV. The nurse understands that this means the
drug:
A. Has acceptable medical applications with low potential for abuse.
B. Is a controlled substance with no accepted medical use.
C. Is dangerous to administer to pregnant or breast-feeding patients.
D. Has the potential for serious and life-threatening adverse effects. ans- Answer: A
Rationale: Categories from Schedules I to V are used for drugs that are considered to have the potential for
abuse. The drugs with the highest potential for abuse are Schedule I drugs, and those with the lowest potential
for abuse are Schedule V drugs.
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. That the drug will kill the microorganism
B. That the drug will be administered orally
C. That the drug does not have any harmful effects
D. That the drug does not interact with other drugs ans- Answer: A
Rationale: The three most important characteristics that any drug can have are effectiveness, safety, and
selectivity. Effectiveness is the most important property that a drug can have.
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine to a patient who is having a severe allergic reaction. Which
route of administration should the nurse use to provide the fastest and most complete absorption of
epinephrine?
A. Intravenous
B. Intramuscular
, C. Subcutaneous
D. Oral ans- Answer: A
Rationale: Intravenous administration results in the fastest and most complete absorption of a drug.
A patient is prescribed a medication that is potentially hepatotoxic. Before administering the medication, it is
most important for the nurse to assess what?
A. Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
B. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase
C. Prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram
D. Serum potassium, serum sodium, and serum magnesium ans- Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should assess the liver function tests of patients who are taking hepatotoxic drugs. When
liver cells are injured, two liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase [AST] and alanine aminotransferase
[ALT]) will be elevated.
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement should the nurse
include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." ans- Answer: A
Rationale: To administer a drug on an empty stomach means to administer it at least 1 hour before or 2 hours
after a meal.
A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse should monitor the
patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
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