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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM FALL 2024 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM FALL 2024PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM FALL 2024
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of morphine to a patient. Assessment notes a
respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. Which action will the nurse perform?
a.Administer a smaller dose and record the findings.
b.Notify the physician and delay drug administration.
c.Administer the prescribed dose and notify the physician.
d.Hold the drug, record the assessment, and recheck in 1 hour.
b.Notify the physician and delay drug administration.
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.
c.Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
Checking the patient's armband is the most accurate method of determining identity. All the other
answers leave room for error.
The nursing process is important as a well-established, research-supported framework for professional
nursing practice. Which is the correct order for the steps of the nursing process?
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a.Evaluation, Planning, Diagnoses, Assessment, Implementation
b.Planning, Assessment, Diagnoses, Implementation, Evaluation
c. Diagnoses, Assessment, Planning, Evaluation, Implementation
d.Assessment, Diagnoses, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
d.Assessment, Diagnoses, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
The typical organization for the nurse process is assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.
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
b. Three times
c.Five times
d.Depends on the drug being administered
b. Three times
The nurse should check the medication three times and confirm each time that the medication is the
right drug before to administration of the medication.
What needs to be MONITORED when administering anticholinergic drugs such as Atropine, Bentyl,
Robinul, Vesicare, or Oxybutynin?
1) Bowel Sounds (can slow or stop GI motility)
2) Urinary Output (can be made difficult to urinate)
3)Oral Care (Secretions can dry up)
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4) Heart Rate (can be increased)
5) Patient Safety must be ensured
6) Do not give to glaucoma patients (increases intraocular pressure)
Crazy Pam Drives a Benz means what?
Benzodiazepams are used to treat psychosis and anxiety.
What nursing activities are important to remember when adminstering Benzo's?
1) Taper off gradually
2) Evaluate level of anxiety
3) AVOID ETOH AND OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS
4) Patient safety must be ensured.
What nursing activities are important to remember when administering MAO Inhibitors?
1) Avoid foods with tyramine
2) Monitor mood/suicidal thoughts
3) Inform about "lag time"
4) Avoid antihistamines
5)Avoid St. John's Wort
What is the therapeutic level of antiseizure meds?
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