10/6/21, 6:01 PM Quiz # 1 PM-Group ch. 2,5 (Remotely Proctored): Attempt review
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/ Quiz # 1 PM-Group ch. 2,5 (Remotely Proctored)
Started on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 5:04 PM
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:01 PM
Time taken 56 mins 57 secs
Points 41.0/55.0
Grade 37.3 out of 50.0 (75%)
Question 1
Incorrect
0.0 points out of 1.0
When administering drugs, the nurse remembers that the duration of action of a drug is defined as which of these?
a. The time it takes for a drug to achieve its maximum therapeutic response
b. The amount of time needed to remove a drug from circulation
c. The time period at which a drug's concentration is sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
d. The time it takes for a drug to elicit a therapeutic response
The correct answer is: The time period at which a drug's concentration is sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
Question 2
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
When given an intravenous medication, the patient says to the nurse, "I usually take pills. Why does this medication
have to be given in the arm?" What is the nurse's best answer?
a. "There is a lower chance of allergic reactions when drugs are given intravenously."
b. "The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously."
c. "The intravenous medication will have delayed absorption into the body's tissues."
d. "The medication will cause fewer adverse effects when given intravenously."
The correct answer is: "The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously."
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Question 3
Incorrect
0.0 points out of 1.0
A provider has written an order for a medication: drug × 100 mg PO every 6 hours. The half-life for the drug is
approximately 6 hours. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose at 8:00 AM on Tuesday. On Wednesday,
when will the serum drug level reach plateau?
a. 8:00 AM
b. 2:00 PM
c. 8:00 PM
d. 2:00 AM
The correct answer is: 8:00 AM
Question 4
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
When given a scheduled morning medication, the patient states, "I haven't seen that pill before. Are you sure it's
correct?" The nurse checks the medication administration record and verifies that it is listed. Which is the nurse's
best response?
a. "It's listed here on the medication sheet, so you should take it."
b. "It wouldn't be listed here if it were not ordered for you!"
c. "Let me check on the order first before you take it."
d. "Go ahead and take it, and then I'll check with your doctor about it."
The correct answer is: "Let me check on the order first before you take it."
Question 5
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
The nurse determines that a prescribed medication has not been administered as ordered on the previous shift.
What action will the nurse take?
a. Administer the medication immediately.
b. Record the occurrence in the nurse's notes.
c. Complete an incident report.
d. Notify the nurse responsible for the error.
The correct answer is: Complete an incident report.
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Question 6
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
A patient developed hives and itching after receiving a drug for the first time. Which instruction by the nurse is
accurate?
a. Emphasize to the patient the importance to inform medical personnel that in the future a lower dosage of this
drug is necessary.
b. Instruct the patient that it would be safe to take the drug again because this instance was a mild reaction.
c. Explain to the patient that these are signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction.
d. Stop the medication and encourage the patient to wear a medical alert bracelet that explains the allergy.
The correct answer is: Stop the medication and encourage the patient to wear a medical alert bracelet that explains
the allergy.
Question 7
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
The nurse administers a medication to the wrong patient. Which is the appropriate nursing action following this error?
a. Notify the health care provider and document a medication error incident report
b. Document the medication error. No further action is required
c. Assess the patient for an adverse reaction and report if an adverse event occurs.
d. Report the error and document the medication on the patient chart.
The correct answer is: Notify the health care provider and document a medication error incident report
Question 8
Incorrect
0.0 points out of 1.0
When monitoring the patient receiving an intravenous infusion to reduce blood pressure, the nurse notes that the
patient's blood pressure is extremely low, and the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken. This would be classified
as which type of adverse drug reaction?
a. Adverse effect
b. Idiosyncratic reaction
c. Allergic reaction
d. Pharmacologic reaction
The correct answer is: Pharmacologic reaction
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Dashboard / My courses / FALL 2021 / CONCORD CAMPUS / Vocational Nurse - Diploma / F2021.VN210.CO / Week 2 (CO)
/ Quiz # 1 PM-Group ch. 2,5 (Remotely Proctored)
Started on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 5:04 PM
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:01 PM
Time taken 56 mins 57 secs
Points 41.0/55.0
Grade 37.3 out of 50.0 (75%)
Question 1
Incorrect
0.0 points out of 1.0
When administering drugs, the nurse remembers that the duration of action of a drug is defined as which of these?
a. The time it takes for a drug to achieve its maximum therapeutic response
b. The amount of time needed to remove a drug from circulation
c. The time period at which a drug's concentration is sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
d. The time it takes for a drug to elicit a therapeutic response
The correct answer is: The time period at which a drug's concentration is sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
Question 2
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
When given an intravenous medication, the patient says to the nurse, "I usually take pills. Why does this medication
have to be given in the arm?" What is the nurse's best answer?
a. "There is a lower chance of allergic reactions when drugs are given intravenously."
b. "The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously."
c. "The intravenous medication will have delayed absorption into the body's tissues."
d. "The medication will cause fewer adverse effects when given intravenously."
The correct answer is: "The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously."
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,10/6/21, 6:01 PM Quiz # 1 PM-Group ch. 2,5 (Remotely Proctored): Attempt review
Question 3
Incorrect
0.0 points out of 1.0
A provider has written an order for a medication: drug × 100 mg PO every 6 hours. The half-life for the drug is
approximately 6 hours. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose at 8:00 AM on Tuesday. On Wednesday,
when will the serum drug level reach plateau?
a. 8:00 AM
b. 2:00 PM
c. 8:00 PM
d. 2:00 AM
The correct answer is: 8:00 AM
Question 4
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
When given a scheduled morning medication, the patient states, "I haven't seen that pill before. Are you sure it's
correct?" The nurse checks the medication administration record and verifies that it is listed. Which is the nurse's
best response?
a. "It's listed here on the medication sheet, so you should take it."
b. "It wouldn't be listed here if it were not ordered for you!"
c. "Let me check on the order first before you take it."
d. "Go ahead and take it, and then I'll check with your doctor about it."
The correct answer is: "Let me check on the order first before you take it."
Question 5
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
The nurse determines that a prescribed medication has not been administered as ordered on the previous shift.
What action will the nurse take?
a. Administer the medication immediately.
b. Record the occurrence in the nurse's notes.
c. Complete an incident report.
d. Notify the nurse responsible for the error.
The correct answer is: Complete an incident report.
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Question 6
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
A patient developed hives and itching after receiving a drug for the first time. Which instruction by the nurse is
accurate?
a. Emphasize to the patient the importance to inform medical personnel that in the future a lower dosage of this
drug is necessary.
b. Instruct the patient that it would be safe to take the drug again because this instance was a mild reaction.
c. Explain to the patient that these are signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction.
d. Stop the medication and encourage the patient to wear a medical alert bracelet that explains the allergy.
The correct answer is: Stop the medication and encourage the patient to wear a medical alert bracelet that explains
the allergy.
Question 7
Correct
1.0 points out of 1.0
The nurse administers a medication to the wrong patient. Which is the appropriate nursing action following this error?
a. Notify the health care provider and document a medication error incident report
b. Document the medication error. No further action is required
c. Assess the patient for an adverse reaction and report if an adverse event occurs.
d. Report the error and document the medication on the patient chart.
The correct answer is: Notify the health care provider and document a medication error incident report
Question 8
Incorrect
0.0 points out of 1.0
When monitoring the patient receiving an intravenous infusion to reduce blood pressure, the nurse notes that the
patient's blood pressure is extremely low, and the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken. This would be classified
as which type of adverse drug reaction?
a. Adverse effect
b. Idiosyncratic reaction
c. Allergic reaction
d. Pharmacologic reaction
The correct answer is: Pharmacologic reaction
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