Galen College of Nursing
3 MAXE · 0013 GSN
★ ★
GC Pure Nursing
EST. 1989
W E C H A N G E T H E L I F E O F O N E T O C A R E F O R T H E L I V E S O F M A N Y.
NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Medication Administration, Lab
Values, & Pharmacology
CO M P L E T E Q U E ST I O N S W I T H CO R R E CT A N S W E RS & RAT I O N A L E S
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE NSG 3100
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Medication TOTAL QUESTIONS 83 Questions
Administration, Lab Values, &
Pharmacology — Complete
Questions With Correct Answers &
Rationales | Already Graded A+
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Medication administration, pharmacology, and lab values are all testable content.
▸ NCLEX-style questions with clinical reasoning and prioritization are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current evidence-based nursing practice guidelines.
, SECTION I — MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, LAB
Questions 1 – 83
VALUES, & PHARMACOLOGY
1. What does a CBC include?
A. RBC count, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count and differential WBC
count
B. BUN, creatinine, potassium, sodium
C. Liver enzymes, protein, albumin, bilirubin
D. Glucose, calcium, chloride
CORRECT ANSWER A — RBC count, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count
and differential WBC count
RATIONALE A complete blood count (CBC) includes RBC count, hemoglobin levels,
hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count, and differential WBC count. It provides
information about oxygen and carbon dioxide transport capabilities and immune
response.
2. Which of the following is a Schedule IV controlled substance?
A. Heroin
B. Morphine
C. Diazepam
D. Codeine
CORRECT ANSWER C — Diazepam
RATIONALE Schedule IV controlled substances include diazepam, alprazolam, pentazocine,
and meprobamate. They have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule III and
may lead to limited dependence.
,3. The normal value for hemoglobin A1c in patients without diabetes is:
A. 4% to 5.7%
B. 5.7% to 6.4%
C. 6.5% to 7.5%
D. 3% to 4%
CORRECT ANSWER A — 4% to 5.7%
RATIONALE The normal hemoglobin A1c value in patients without diabetes is 4% to 5.7%. This
test evaluates blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months. Levels of 5.7% to
6.4% indicate prediabetes, and levels of 6.5% or higher indicate diabetes.
4. What is the normal range for monocytes as a percentage of WBC?
A. 55-70%
B. 20-40%
C. 2-8%
D. 1-4%
CORRECT ANSWER C — 2-8%
RATIONALE Monocytes normally make up 2-8% of WBCs. They are involved in phagocytosis
and become macrophages. Monocytes play a key role in the immune response to
infection.
5. What is the normal range for mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)?
A. 80-95
B. 32-36
C. 27-31
D. 4-5.7
CORRECT ANSWER C — 27-31
RATIONALE The normal range for mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is 27-31 pg. MCH
measures the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell.
, 6. What are the essential parts of a drug order? Select all that apply.
A. Patient's full name
B. Date and time the order is written
C. Name of drug to be administered
D. Dosage of drug
E. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER E — All of the above
RATIONALE Essential parts of a drug order include the patient's full name, date and time the
order is written, name of the drug to be administered, dosage, route, frequency,
and signature of the person writing the order. All are required for a complete
medication order.
7. What should you do if you are not familiar with a medication?
A. Administer it and check the effects later
B. Do not administer, search up the medication and know why you are administering it
C. Ask the patient if they have taken it before
D. Administer half the dose and monitor
CORRECT ANSWER B — Do not administer, search up the medication and know why you are
administering it
RATIONALE If you are not familiar with a medication, you should not administer it. Look up
the medication and understand why you are administering it, including its
indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. This is a safety measure
to prevent medication errors.
3 MAXE · 0013 GSN
★ ★
GC Pure Nursing
EST. 1989
W E C H A N G E T H E L I F E O F O N E T O C A R E F O R T H E L I V E S O F M A N Y.
NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Medication Administration, Lab
Values, & Pharmacology
CO M P L E T E Q U E ST I O N S W I T H CO R R E CT A N S W E RS & RAT I O N A L E S
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE NSG 3100
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Medication TOTAL QUESTIONS 83 Questions
Administration, Lab Values, &
Pharmacology — Complete
Questions With Correct Answers &
Rationales | Already Graded A+
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Medication administration, pharmacology, and lab values are all testable content.
▸ NCLEX-style questions with clinical reasoning and prioritization are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current evidence-based nursing practice guidelines.
, SECTION I — MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, LAB
Questions 1 – 83
VALUES, & PHARMACOLOGY
1. What does a CBC include?
A. RBC count, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count and differential WBC
count
B. BUN, creatinine, potassium, sodium
C. Liver enzymes, protein, albumin, bilirubin
D. Glucose, calcium, chloride
CORRECT ANSWER A — RBC count, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count
and differential WBC count
RATIONALE A complete blood count (CBC) includes RBC count, hemoglobin levels,
hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count, and differential WBC count. It provides
information about oxygen and carbon dioxide transport capabilities and immune
response.
2. Which of the following is a Schedule IV controlled substance?
A. Heroin
B. Morphine
C. Diazepam
D. Codeine
CORRECT ANSWER C — Diazepam
RATIONALE Schedule IV controlled substances include diazepam, alprazolam, pentazocine,
and meprobamate. They have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule III and
may lead to limited dependence.
,3. The normal value for hemoglobin A1c in patients without diabetes is:
A. 4% to 5.7%
B. 5.7% to 6.4%
C. 6.5% to 7.5%
D. 3% to 4%
CORRECT ANSWER A — 4% to 5.7%
RATIONALE The normal hemoglobin A1c value in patients without diabetes is 4% to 5.7%. This
test evaluates blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months. Levels of 5.7% to
6.4% indicate prediabetes, and levels of 6.5% or higher indicate diabetes.
4. What is the normal range for monocytes as a percentage of WBC?
A. 55-70%
B. 20-40%
C. 2-8%
D. 1-4%
CORRECT ANSWER C — 2-8%
RATIONALE Monocytes normally make up 2-8% of WBCs. They are involved in phagocytosis
and become macrophages. Monocytes play a key role in the immune response to
infection.
5. What is the normal range for mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)?
A. 80-95
B. 32-36
C. 27-31
D. 4-5.7
CORRECT ANSWER C — 27-31
RATIONALE The normal range for mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is 27-31 pg. MCH
measures the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell.
, 6. What are the essential parts of a drug order? Select all that apply.
A. Patient's full name
B. Date and time the order is written
C. Name of drug to be administered
D. Dosage of drug
E. All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER E — All of the above
RATIONALE Essential parts of a drug order include the patient's full name, date and time the
order is written, name of the drug to be administered, dosage, route, frequency,
and signature of the person writing the order. All are required for a complete
medication order.
7. What should you do if you are not familiar with a medication?
A. Administer it and check the effects later
B. Do not administer, search up the medication and know why you are administering it
C. Ask the patient if they have taken it before
D. Administer half the dose and monitor
CORRECT ANSWER B — Do not administer, search up the medication and know why you are
administering it
RATIONALE If you are not familiar with a medication, you should not administer it. Look up
the medication and understand why you are administering it, including its
indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. This is a safety measure
to prevent medication errors.
