NU 578 unit 1 2026 EXAM
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A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's
high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not only
reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it also
causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this
information, which property of an ideal drug is this drug lacking? -
ANSWER ✔✔Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which
property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it should not
be given? - ANSWER ✔✔The drug is not effective for its intended
purpose.
,Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration? -
ANSWER ✔✔Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine,
because the blood pressure often drops significantly when nitroglycerine
is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does this illustrate? -
ANSWER ✔✔Drug interaction
When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing
what? - ANSWER ✔✔The drug's pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning
about what? - ANSWER ✔✔Clinical pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is
indicated? - ANSWER ✔✔Drugs are defined as illegal substances.
What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug? -
ANSWER ✔✔Intensity of the response
What is the objective of drug therapy? - ANSWER ✔✔To provide
maximum benefit with minimal harm
Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic
and pharmacodynamic processes. What characteristics may determine
the patient's response to a drug? (SATA) - ANSWER ✔✔-Age
,-Gender
-Weight
-Genetics
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before
administering the medication, the nurse assesses the patient's allergy
history. Which aspect of drug therapy does this represent? -
ANSWER ✔✔Identifying high-risk patients
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following
order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily." What should the nurse do? -
ANSWER ✔✔Verify the order with the prescriber.
Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is
having a beneficial effect? - ANSWER ✔✔Evaluating therapeutic
responses
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who
will be receiving chemotherapy. The nurse defines goals, sets priorities,
identifies interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating success.
Which phase of the nursing process does this represent? - ANSWER
✔✔Planning
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, The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of
patients? - ANSWER ✔✔Production of maximum benefit with
minimum harm
A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
with insulin use. The patient knows to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This
is an example of which goal? - ANSWER ✔✔Minimizing adverse
effects
When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug,
the nurse should ask for which additional information? - ANSWER
✔✔The type of reaction
The nurse is obtaining a drug history for a patient admitted to the unit.
The nurse obtains information about past and present health histories,
currently used prescription drugs, behavioral factors, and use of over-
the-counter (OTC) drugs. What other information does the nurse need to
obtain? (SATA.) - ANSWER ✔✔-Use of recreational drugs and
substances
-Use of herbal remedies
-Self-treatment with complementary and alternative drugs
QUESTIONS | 100% Verified
Solutions | Already passed!!
A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's
high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not only
reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it also
causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this
information, which property of an ideal drug is this drug lacking? -
ANSWER ✔✔Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which
property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it should not
be given? - ANSWER ✔✔The drug is not effective for its intended
purpose.
,Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration? -
ANSWER ✔✔Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine,
because the blood pressure often drops significantly when nitroglycerine
is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does this illustrate? -
ANSWER ✔✔Drug interaction
When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing
what? - ANSWER ✔✔The drug's pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning
about what? - ANSWER ✔✔Clinical pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is
indicated? - ANSWER ✔✔Drugs are defined as illegal substances.
What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug? -
ANSWER ✔✔Intensity of the response
What is the objective of drug therapy? - ANSWER ✔✔To provide
maximum benefit with minimal harm
Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic
and pharmacodynamic processes. What characteristics may determine
the patient's response to a drug? (SATA) - ANSWER ✔✔-Age
,-Gender
-Weight
-Genetics
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before
administering the medication, the nurse assesses the patient's allergy
history. Which aspect of drug therapy does this represent? -
ANSWER ✔✔Identifying high-risk patients
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following
order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily." What should the nurse do? -
ANSWER ✔✔Verify the order with the prescriber.
Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is
having a beneficial effect? - ANSWER ✔✔Evaluating therapeutic
responses
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who
will be receiving chemotherapy. The nurse defines goals, sets priorities,
identifies interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating success.
Which phase of the nursing process does this represent? - ANSWER
✔✔Planning
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of
patients? - ANSWER ✔✔Production of maximum benefit with
minimum harm
A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
with insulin use. The patient knows to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This
is an example of which goal? - ANSWER ✔✔Minimizing adverse
effects
When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug,
the nurse should ask for which additional information? - ANSWER
✔✔The type of reaction
The nurse is obtaining a drug history for a patient admitted to the unit.
The nurse obtains information about past and present health histories,
currently used prescription drugs, behavioral factors, and use of over-
the-counter (OTC) drugs. What other information does the nurse need to
obtain? (SATA.) - ANSWER ✔✔-Use of recreational drugs and
substances
-Use of herbal remedies
-Self-treatment with complementary and alternative drugs
