Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client
who reports vomiting for the past 6 hours. Which nursing action
is most appropriate?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Notify the provider before administering the medication.
C. Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce.
D. Double the dose to compensate for poor absorption.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent vomiting may prevent adequate drug
absorption and increase the risk of aspiration. The nurse should
notify the provider to determine whether an alternative route
of administration is needed.
Question 2
A patient asks why one medication is taken once daily while
another is taken every 6 hours. Which response is most
accurate?
A. "The dosing schedule depends on how long the medication
remains effective in the body."
B. "More expensive medications require fewer doses."
C. "All medications should eventually be taken once daily."
D. "The liver determines the schedule regardless of the
medication."
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dosing frequency is influenced by the drug's
duration of action and half-life, which determine how long
therapeutic concentrations are maintained.
Question 3
Before administering a medication, which patient identification
method best promotes medication safety?
A. Asking the patient to state only their last name.
B. Verifying two patient identifiers according to facility policy.
C. Confirming the room number.
D. Asking another nurse if the patient is correct.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using two approved patient identifiers reduces the
risk of medication errors and is a fundamental component of
safe medication administration.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication list. Which situation
presents the greatest risk for a drug interaction?
A. Taking two medications prescribed by different providers
without sharing a complete medication list.
, B. Taking medication with a full glass of water.
C. Taking medication at the same time each day.
D. Reading the medication label before use.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple prescribers may unknowingly prescribe
interacting medications unless a complete medication list is
available.
Question 5
Which laboratory value is most important to review before
administering a medication primarily eliminated by the kidneys?
A. Serum creatinine
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelet count
D. White blood cell count
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal impairment may reduce drug elimination and
increase the risk of drug accumulation and toxicity.
Question 6
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
,A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client
who reports vomiting for the past 6 hours. Which nursing action
is most appropriate?
A. Administer the medication as prescribed.
B. Notify the provider before administering the medication.
C. Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce.
D. Double the dose to compensate for poor absorption.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent vomiting may prevent adequate drug
absorption and increase the risk of aspiration. The nurse should
notify the provider to determine whether an alternative route
of administration is needed.
Question 2
A patient asks why one medication is taken once daily while
another is taken every 6 hours. Which response is most
accurate?
A. "The dosing schedule depends on how long the medication
remains effective in the body."
B. "More expensive medications require fewer doses."
C. "All medications should eventually be taken once daily."
D. "The liver determines the schedule regardless of the
medication."
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dosing frequency is influenced by the drug's
duration of action and half-life, which determine how long
therapeutic concentrations are maintained.
Question 3
Before administering a medication, which patient identification
method best promotes medication safety?
A. Asking the patient to state only their last name.
B. Verifying two patient identifiers according to facility policy.
C. Confirming the room number.
D. Asking another nurse if the patient is correct.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using two approved patient identifiers reduces the
risk of medication errors and is a fundamental component of
safe medication administration.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medication list. Which situation
presents the greatest risk for a drug interaction?
A. Taking two medications prescribed by different providers
without sharing a complete medication list.
, B. Taking medication with a full glass of water.
C. Taking medication at the same time each day.
D. Reading the medication label before use.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple prescribers may unknowingly prescribe
interacting medications unless a complete medication list is
available.
Question 5
Which laboratory value is most important to review before
administering a medication primarily eliminated by the kidneys?
A. Serum creatinine
B. Hemoglobin
C. Platelet count
D. White blood cell count
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal impairment may reduce drug elimination and
increase the risk of drug accumulation and toxicity.
Question 6
