Bowie State University
4 MAXE · 132 RUN
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P College of Nursing & Health Professions
EST. 2001
A D V A N C I N G H E A LT H C A R E T H R O U G H E D U C AT I O N
BSU NUR 231 Exam 4 — Pharmacology & Medication
Safety
P H A R M ACO LO G Y & M E D I C AT I O N S A F E TY — E X A M 4
INSTITUTION Bowie State University PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing
COURSE CODE NUR 231 COURSE TITLE Nursing Fundamentals
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE BSU NUR 231 Exam 4 —
Pharmacology & Medication
Safety
TOTAL QUESTIONS 55 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question based on pharmacology and medication safety
principles.
▸ Topics covered include: drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, medication administration, nursing
process in pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, medication safety, QSEN competencies,
and geriatric pharmacology.
▸ All definitions and concepts from the study material are testable content.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question for review purposes.
▸ All pharmacology concepts reflect current evidence-based practice and medication safety standards.
, SECTION I — PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICATION SAFETY Questions 1 – 55
1. A report on the risks of medication administration revealed disturbing quality issues
across all healthcare settings in the United States. Approximately, how many preventable
adverse drug events occur in the healthcare system each year?
A. 1 Million
B. 2 Million
C. 3 Million
D. 5 Million
CORRECT ANSWER C — 3 Million
RATIONALE Approximately 3 million preventable adverse drug events occur in the healthcare
system each year in the United States. This highlights the significant impact of
medication errors on patient safety and the importance of medication safety
initiatives.
2. To safely and accurately administer medications to a particular patient, nurses are
accountable for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. A particular patient's medication regimen
B. The 6 rights of medication administration
C. Willingness to report errors and near misses
D. Prescribing medications for the patient
CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C — A particular patient's medication regimen, The 6 rights,
Willingness to report errors and near misses
RATIONALE Nurses are accountable for understanding the patient's medication regimen,
adhering to the 6 rights of medication administration, and reporting errors and
near misses. Prescribing medications is not within the nurse's scope of practice.
, 3. What is involved in administering drugs for a particular patient?
A. Only checking the medication order
B. Understanding the drug, its actions, side effects, interactions, and proper administration
techniques
C. Only verifying the patient's identity
D. Only documenting the administration
CORRECT ANSWER B — Understanding the drug, its actions, side effects, interactions, and
proper administration techniques
RATIONALE Administering drugs involves understanding the medication, its actions, side
effects, potential interactions, and proper administration techniques. This
ensures safe and effective medication administration.
4. What is an organization that requires all personnel to report near misses and breakdowns
in care called?
A. Job Culture Organization
B. Just Culture Organization
C. Safety Culture Organization
D. Quality Organization
CORRECT ANSWER B — Just Culture Organization
RATIONALE A Just Culture Organization requires all personnel to report near misses and
breakdowns in care. This promotes transparency and learning from errors to
improve patient safety.
4 MAXE · 132 RUN
★ ★
P College of Nursing & Health Professions
EST. 2001
A D V A N C I N G H E A LT H C A R E T H R O U G H E D U C AT I O N
BSU NUR 231 Exam 4 — Pharmacology & Medication
Safety
P H A R M ACO LO G Y & M E D I C AT I O N S A F E TY — E X A M 4
INSTITUTION Bowie State University PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing
COURSE CODE NUR 231 COURSE TITLE Nursing Fundamentals
ACADEMIC YEAR EXAM TITLE BSU NUR 231 Exam 4 —
Pharmacology & Medication
Safety
TOTAL QUESTIONS 55 Questions FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question based on pharmacology and medication safety
principles.
▸ Topics covered include: drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, medication administration, nursing
process in pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, medication safety, QSEN competencies,
and geriatric pharmacology.
▸ All definitions and concepts from the study material are testable content.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question for review purposes.
▸ All pharmacology concepts reflect current evidence-based practice and medication safety standards.
, SECTION I — PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICATION SAFETY Questions 1 – 55
1. A report on the risks of medication administration revealed disturbing quality issues
across all healthcare settings in the United States. Approximately, how many preventable
adverse drug events occur in the healthcare system each year?
A. 1 Million
B. 2 Million
C. 3 Million
D. 5 Million
CORRECT ANSWER C — 3 Million
RATIONALE Approximately 3 million preventable adverse drug events occur in the healthcare
system each year in the United States. This highlights the significant impact of
medication errors on patient safety and the importance of medication safety
initiatives.
2. To safely and accurately administer medications to a particular patient, nurses are
accountable for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. A particular patient's medication regimen
B. The 6 rights of medication administration
C. Willingness to report errors and near misses
D. Prescribing medications for the patient
CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C — A particular patient's medication regimen, The 6 rights,
Willingness to report errors and near misses
RATIONALE Nurses are accountable for understanding the patient's medication regimen,
adhering to the 6 rights of medication administration, and reporting errors and
near misses. Prescribing medications is not within the nurse's scope of practice.
, 3. What is involved in administering drugs for a particular patient?
A. Only checking the medication order
B. Understanding the drug, its actions, side effects, interactions, and proper administration
techniques
C. Only verifying the patient's identity
D. Only documenting the administration
CORRECT ANSWER B — Understanding the drug, its actions, side effects, interactions, and
proper administration techniques
RATIONALE Administering drugs involves understanding the medication, its actions, side
effects, potential interactions, and proper administration techniques. This
ensures safe and effective medication administration.
4. What is an organization that requires all personnel to report near misses and breakdowns
in care called?
A. Job Culture Organization
B. Just Culture Organization
C. Safety Culture Organization
D. Quality Organization
CORRECT ANSWER B — Just Culture Organization
RATIONALE A Just Culture Organization requires all personnel to report near misses and
breakdowns in care. This promotes transparency and learning from errors to
improve patient safety.
