NU 150 Exam 1 Questions & Answers | Galen College 2026 |
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. What are the four main activities involved in the pharmacokinetic phase?
Absorption, synthesis, distribution, elimination
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Administration, absorption, distribution, elimination
Metabolism, distribution, synthesis, excretion
2. The nurse recognizes that a patient's beliefs about his diagnosis need to be
changed. What learning domain will the nurse focus on?
Affective
Motivation
Psychomotor
Cognitive
3. Which of the following activities would be classified as the psychomotor
learning domain?
a patient will look at and touch their amputated limb site
a patient will state foods to avoid in a diabetic diet
a nurse giving a lecture to elementary school students on proper
nutrition
a patient demonstrating how to change their ostomy bag
4. What does the term 'drug idiosyncrasy' refer to?
A drug interaction that enhances the effect of another drug.
, An unusual or abnormal response to a specific drug and dosage.
The standard therapeutic effect of a medication.
A common side effect experienced by most patients.
5. Rapid-acting insulin onset
20 minutes
1-1.5 hours
30 minutes-1 hour
15 minutes
6. In a scenario where a nurse is working with a patient who is reluctant to take
their medication, how can understanding the affective domain improve the
nurse's approach?
By avoiding discussions about the patient's beliefs and attitudes
toward medication.
By insisting on the importance of medication adherence without
considering the patient's feelings.
By using respect and encouragement to build trust and address the
patient's feelings.
By focusing solely on the pharmacological aspects of the medication.
7. What laboratory values should be monitored for patients taking diuretics?
Glucose and insulin
Calcium and potassium
BUN and creatinine
Sodium and chloride
,8. If a nurse is preparing medications in a noisy environment, what step should
they take to ensure patient safety?
Move to a quiet place for preparation.
Ask a colleague to assist without moving.
Prepare medications while multitasking.
Continue preparing in the noisy environment.
9. What is the typical onset time for Intermediate insulin administration?
1-2 hours
6-12 hours
24 hours
30 minutes
10. Describe how an agonist interacts with receptors in the body.
An agonist prevents receptor activation by blocking the binding site.
An agonist alters the structure of the receptor to enhance its
function.
An agonist interacts with receptors by binding to them and
mimicking the action of a natural substance, leading to a
therapeutic effect.
An agonist only works in the presence of antagonists.
11. A patient with diabetes is planning to eat lunch at 12:00 PM. When should
they administer their rapid acting insulin to effectively manage their blood
sugar levels?
12:00 PM
, 12:15 PM
1:00 PM
11:45 AM
12. If a patient experiences symptoms of anaphylactic shock after receiving a
medication, what should be the immediate nursing action?
Encourage the patient to drink water to alleviate symptoms.
Provide antihistamines and wait for symptoms to subside.
Administer epinephrine and call for emergency assistance.
Monitor the patient for 24 hours before taking action.
13. What is one type of intermediate acting insulin mentioned in pharmacology?
Levemir
Novolin N
Lantus
Humulin R
14. What does the term 'duration' refer to in the context of insulin
administration?
The type of insulin used
When insulin begins to act
How long it remains effective
When it exerts maximum action
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. What are the four main activities involved in the pharmacokinetic phase?
Absorption, synthesis, distribution, elimination
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Administration, absorption, distribution, elimination
Metabolism, distribution, synthesis, excretion
2. The nurse recognizes that a patient's beliefs about his diagnosis need to be
changed. What learning domain will the nurse focus on?
Affective
Motivation
Psychomotor
Cognitive
3. Which of the following activities would be classified as the psychomotor
learning domain?
a patient will look at and touch their amputated limb site
a patient will state foods to avoid in a diabetic diet
a nurse giving a lecture to elementary school students on proper
nutrition
a patient demonstrating how to change their ostomy bag
4. What does the term 'drug idiosyncrasy' refer to?
A drug interaction that enhances the effect of another drug.
, An unusual or abnormal response to a specific drug and dosage.
The standard therapeutic effect of a medication.
A common side effect experienced by most patients.
5. Rapid-acting insulin onset
20 minutes
1-1.5 hours
30 minutes-1 hour
15 minutes
6. In a scenario where a nurse is working with a patient who is reluctant to take
their medication, how can understanding the affective domain improve the
nurse's approach?
By avoiding discussions about the patient's beliefs and attitudes
toward medication.
By insisting on the importance of medication adherence without
considering the patient's feelings.
By using respect and encouragement to build trust and address the
patient's feelings.
By focusing solely on the pharmacological aspects of the medication.
7. What laboratory values should be monitored for patients taking diuretics?
Glucose and insulin
Calcium and potassium
BUN and creatinine
Sodium and chloride
,8. If a nurse is preparing medications in a noisy environment, what step should
they take to ensure patient safety?
Move to a quiet place for preparation.
Ask a colleague to assist without moving.
Prepare medications while multitasking.
Continue preparing in the noisy environment.
9. What is the typical onset time for Intermediate insulin administration?
1-2 hours
6-12 hours
24 hours
30 minutes
10. Describe how an agonist interacts with receptors in the body.
An agonist prevents receptor activation by blocking the binding site.
An agonist alters the structure of the receptor to enhance its
function.
An agonist interacts with receptors by binding to them and
mimicking the action of a natural substance, leading to a
therapeutic effect.
An agonist only works in the presence of antagonists.
11. A patient with diabetes is planning to eat lunch at 12:00 PM. When should
they administer their rapid acting insulin to effectively manage their blood
sugar levels?
12:00 PM
, 12:15 PM
1:00 PM
11:45 AM
12. If a patient experiences symptoms of anaphylactic shock after receiving a
medication, what should be the immediate nursing action?
Encourage the patient to drink water to alleviate symptoms.
Provide antihistamines and wait for symptoms to subside.
Administer epinephrine and call for emergency assistance.
Monitor the patient for 24 hours before taking action.
13. What is one type of intermediate acting insulin mentioned in pharmacology?
Levemir
Novolin N
Lantus
Humulin R
14. What does the term 'duration' refer to in the context of insulin
administration?
The type of insulin used
When insulin begins to act
How long it remains effective
When it exerts maximum action
