NUR2407 – Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Examination (Original) Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!.

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NUR2407 – Pharmacology
Exam 1 Practice Examination (Original)
Instructions
• Time: 90 minutes
• Total Questions: 25
• Choose the single best answer.


1.
Which branch of pharmacology studies how the body affects a
drug?
A. Pharmacodynamics
B. Pharmacokinetics
C. Toxicology
D. Therapeutics
Answer: B


2.
Which process describes movement of a drug from the
bloodstream into body tissues?

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A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
Answer: B


3.
The liver is the primary site of:
A. Drug absorption
B. Drug metabolism
C. Drug distribution
D. Drug excretion
Answer: B


4.
A patient reports a penicillin allergy. What is the nurse's priority
action?
A. Administer the medication.
B. Notify the provider before administration.

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C. Give the medication with food.
D. Reduce the dose by half.
Answer: B


5.
A medication's half-life is the time required for:
A. Half the dose to be absorbed.
B. The plasma concentration to decrease by 50%.
C. Complete elimination.
D. The medication to reach peak concentration.
Answer: B


6.
Which route provides the fastest systemic drug effect?
A. Oral
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Subcutaneous
Answer: C

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7.
Which "right" of medication administration requires confirming
the patient's identity using two identifiers?
A. Right drug
B. Right dose
C. Right patient
D. Right route
Answer: C


8.
A patient experiences severe hypotension after receiving a
medication. This is an example of:
A. Therapeutic effect
B. Adverse effect
C. Placebo effect
D. Tolerance
Answer: B


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