Test Bank For Pharmacology and the Nursing
Process, 10th - 2024 questions and answers
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When given an intravenous medication, the patient says to the nurse, ―I usually
take pills. Why does this medication have to be given in the arm? What is the
nurse's best answer?
a. The medication will cause fewer adverse effects when given intravenously.
b. The intravenous medication will have delayed absorption into the body's
tissues.
c. The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously.
d. There is a lower chance of allergic reactions when drugs are given
intravenously. - c. The action of the medication will begin sooner when given
intravenously.
The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding
parenteral drugs?
a. Parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect.
b. Absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the
stomach.
c. Absorption of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty.
d. Parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream. - a.
Parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect.
When monitoring the patient receiving an intravenous infusion to reduce blood
pressure, the nurse notes that the patient's blood pressure is extremely low, and
the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken. This would be classified as which
type of adverse drug reaction?
a. Adverse effect
b. Allergic reaction
c. Idiosyncratic reaction
d. Pharmacologic reaction - d. Pharmacologic reaction
,The nurse is reviewing pharmacology terms for a group of newly graduated
nurses. Which sentence defines a drug's half-life?
a. The time it takes for the drug to cause half of its therapeutic response
b. The time it takes for one half of the original amount of a drug to reach the
target cells
c. The time it takes for one half of the original amount of a drug to be removed
from the body
d. The time it takes for one half of the original amount of a drug to be absorbed
into the circulation - c. The time it takes for one half of the original amount of a
drug to be removed from the body
When administering drugs, the nurse remembers that the duration of action of a
drug is defined as which of these?
a. The time it takes for a drug to elicit a therapeutic response
b. The amount of time needed to remove a drug from circulation
c. The time it takes for a drug to achieve its maximum therapeutic response
d. The time period at which a drug's concentration is sufficient to cause a
therapeutic response - d. The time period at which a drug's concentration is
sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
The nurse is developing a human needs statement for a patient who has a new
diagnosis of heart failure. Identification of human needs statements occur with
which of these activities?
a. Collection of patient data
b. Administering interventions
c. Deciding on patient outcomes
d. Documenting the patient's behavior - a. Collection of patient data
The patient is to receive oral guaifenesin twice a day. Today, the nurse was busy
and gave the medication 2 hours after the scheduled dose was due. What type of
problem does this represent?
a. Right time
,b. Right dose
c. Right route
d. Right medication - a. Right time
The nurse has been monitoring the patient's progress on a new drug regimen
since the first dose and documenting the patient's therapeutic response to the
medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate?
a. Human needs statement
b. Planning
c. Implementation
d. Evaluation - d. Evaluation
The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
mellitus. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient?
a. The patient will follow instructions.
b. The patient will not experience complications.
c. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen.
d. The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique. - d. The
patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique.
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for
the patient who is newly diagnosed with hypertension?
a. Providing education on keeping a journal of blood pressure readings
b. Setting goals and outcome criteria with the patient's input
c. Recording a drug history regarding over-the-counter medications used at
home
d. Formulating human needs statements regarding deficient knowledge related
to the new treatment regimen - a. Providing education on keeping a journal of
blood pressure readings
, The medication order reads, ―Give ondansetron 4 mg, 30 minutes before
beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea.‖ The nurse notes that the route is
missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
b. Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
c. Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
d. Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds. - c. Contact
the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate
to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a. The patient's ability to swallow
b. The patient's height
c. The patient's last meal
d. The patient's allergies - c. The patient's last meal
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted patient. Which is an
example of subjective data?
a. Weight 155 pounds
b. Pulse 72 beats/minute
c. The patient reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
d. The patient's complete blood count results - c. The patient reports that he
uses the herbal product ginkgo
When giving medications, the nurse will follow the rights of medication
administration. The rights include the right documentation, the right reason, the
right response, and the patient's right to refuse. Which of these are additional
rights? (Select all that apply.)
a. Right drug
b. Right route
c. Right dose
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