Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication.
Which nursing action is most appropriate to reduce the risk of a
medication error?
A. Administer the medication as quickly as possible to avoid
delaying treatment.
B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administration.
C. Ask another patient in the room to confirm the patient's
identity.
D. Administer the medication based on the patient's room
number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers, such as the patient's full
name and date of birth or medical record number, is a
fundamental medication safety practice that helps ensure the
correct patient receives the prescribed medication. Room
numbers and confirmation from other patients are not
acceptable identifiers. Rushing medication administration
increases the risk of errors.
Question 2
,A patient asks why an oral pain medication takes longer to work
than an intravenous medication. Which response by the nurse is
most accurate?
A. "Oral medications must first be absorbed through the
gastrointestinal tract before entering the bloodstream."
B. "Intravenous medications are always stronger than oral
medications."
C. "Oral medications are inactive until they reach the kidneys."
D. "Intravenous medications stay in the bloodstream longer
than oral medications."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Oral medications require absorption through the
gastrointestinal tract before reaching systemic circulation,
resulting in a slower onset of action than intravenous
medications, which enter the bloodstream immediately. Drug
strength and duration are not determined solely by the route of
administration.
Question 3
, A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history before
administering a newly prescribed antibiotic. Which question is
the highest priority?
A. "What foods do you usually eat?"
B. "Do you have any medication or food allergies?"
C. "How many hours do you sleep each night?"
D. "Do you exercise regularly?"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Assessing for allergies before administering medications is
critical because allergic reactions can range from mild rashes to
life-threatening anaphylaxis. Although nutrition, sleep, and
exercise are important health considerations, allergy
assessment takes priority before medication administration.
Question 4
A patient reports mild nausea after taking a prescribed
medication. How should the nurse classify this finding?
A. Expected side effect
B. Medication allergy
C. Toxic reaction
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication.
Which nursing action is most appropriate to reduce the risk of a
medication error?
A. Administer the medication as quickly as possible to avoid
delaying treatment.
B. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before administration.
C. Ask another patient in the room to confirm the patient's
identity.
D. Administer the medication based on the patient's room
number.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers, such as the patient's full
name and date of birth or medical record number, is a
fundamental medication safety practice that helps ensure the
correct patient receives the prescribed medication. Room
numbers and confirmation from other patients are not
acceptable identifiers. Rushing medication administration
increases the risk of errors.
Question 2
,A patient asks why an oral pain medication takes longer to work
than an intravenous medication. Which response by the nurse is
most accurate?
A. "Oral medications must first be absorbed through the
gastrointestinal tract before entering the bloodstream."
B. "Intravenous medications are always stronger than oral
medications."
C. "Oral medications are inactive until they reach the kidneys."
D. "Intravenous medications stay in the bloodstream longer
than oral medications."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Oral medications require absorption through the
gastrointestinal tract before reaching systemic circulation,
resulting in a slower onset of action than intravenous
medications, which enter the bloodstream immediately. Drug
strength and duration are not determined solely by the route of
administration.
Question 3
, A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication history before
administering a newly prescribed antibiotic. Which question is
the highest priority?
A. "What foods do you usually eat?"
B. "Do you have any medication or food allergies?"
C. "How many hours do you sleep each night?"
D. "Do you exercise regularly?"
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Assessing for allergies before administering medications is
critical because allergic reactions can range from mild rashes to
life-threatening anaphylaxis. Although nutrition, sleep, and
exercise are important health considerations, allergy
assessment takes priority before medication administration.
Question 4
A patient reports mild nausea after taking a prescribed
medication. How should the nurse classify this finding?
A. Expected side effect
B. Medication allergy
C. Toxic reaction
