NURS 6521N Advanced
Pharmocology Week 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027
In light of her recent high blood pressure readings a patient has been started on a thiazide
diuretic and metoprolol (Lopressor), which is a beta-adrenergenic blocker. What is the most
likely rationale for using two medications to address the patients hypertension? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Using the two drugs to treat a health problem may create a synergistic effect.
A patient has a blood serum drug level of 50 units/ml. The drugs half life is 1 hour. If
concentrations above 25 units/ml are toxic and no more of the drug is given, how long will it
take for the blood level reach the nontoxic range? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 hour
For which of the following patients would a nasogastric tube most likely be considered to aid in
the administration of medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 78 year old man who is unable to
swallow following an ischemic stroke
A 56 year old female patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic muscle spasms and
has been prescribed a new medication to treat spasms. She has a poorly documented allergy to
eggs, synthetic clothing, and perfumes. What is the priority action of the nurse to ensure that
prescribed medication does not experience an allergic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Post an
allergies notice on the front of the chart and document the allergies in the appropriate area of
the patients record.
, 5ml=____tsp - CORRECT ANSWER-1
A nurse who is responsible for administering medications should understand that the goals of
the MedWatch program are to (select all) - CORRECT ANSWER-b. facilitate reporting of adverse
reactions of drugs
d. increase awareness of serious reactions caused by drugs or medical devices
e. provide regular feedback about product safety
A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed Demerol (meperidine) IM. How
should the nurse administer this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Into the patients gleuteal
using a large gauge needle
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving aminoglycoside (antibiotic) that can be nephrotoxic.
Which of the following will alert the nurse that the patient may be experiencing nephrotoxicity?
- CORRECT ANSWER-A decrease in urinary output
In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug
metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 50 year old man with cirrhosis of the liver
A nurse is instructing a patient on a newly prescribed drug. Which of the following should be
included to help improve patient compliance and safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures to
alleviate discomfort associated with adverse effects
Which of the following statements best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A chemical must have a proven therapeutic value or efficacy without severe
toxicity or damaging properties to become a drug.
30ml=____tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER-2
Pharmocology Week 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027
In light of her recent high blood pressure readings a patient has been started on a thiazide
diuretic and metoprolol (Lopressor), which is a beta-adrenergenic blocker. What is the most
likely rationale for using two medications to address the patients hypertension? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Using the two drugs to treat a health problem may create a synergistic effect.
A patient has a blood serum drug level of 50 units/ml. The drugs half life is 1 hour. If
concentrations above 25 units/ml are toxic and no more of the drug is given, how long will it
take for the blood level reach the nontoxic range? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 hour
For which of the following patients would a nasogastric tube most likely be considered to aid in
the administration of medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 78 year old man who is unable to
swallow following an ischemic stroke
A 56 year old female patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic muscle spasms and
has been prescribed a new medication to treat spasms. She has a poorly documented allergy to
eggs, synthetic clothing, and perfumes. What is the priority action of the nurse to ensure that
prescribed medication does not experience an allergic reaction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Post an
allergies notice on the front of the chart and document the allergies in the appropriate area of
the patients record.
, 5ml=____tsp - CORRECT ANSWER-1
A nurse who is responsible for administering medications should understand that the goals of
the MedWatch program are to (select all) - CORRECT ANSWER-b. facilitate reporting of adverse
reactions of drugs
d. increase awareness of serious reactions caused by drugs or medical devices
e. provide regular feedback about product safety
A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed Demerol (meperidine) IM. How
should the nurse administer this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Into the patients gleuteal
using a large gauge needle
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving aminoglycoside (antibiotic) that can be nephrotoxic.
Which of the following will alert the nurse that the patient may be experiencing nephrotoxicity?
- CORRECT ANSWER-A decrease in urinary output
In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug
metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 50 year old man with cirrhosis of the liver
A nurse is instructing a patient on a newly prescribed drug. Which of the following should be
included to help improve patient compliance and safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measures to
alleviate discomfort associated with adverse effects
Which of the following statements best defines how a chemical becomes termed a drug? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A chemical must have a proven therapeutic value or efficacy without severe
toxicity or damaging properties to become a drug.
30ml=____tbsp - CORRECT ANSWER-2
