NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 1 UNIT 1 NURSING
APPLICATION: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY |
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
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Definition
Purpose:
-After the nursing assessment, use the information to identify problems
and formulate a plan regarding medication administration.
Focus Areas:
-Identifying side effects or adverse reactions.
-Proactively determining possible interactions and ensuring the drugs
are effective.
Steps:
-Analyze and interpret findings.
-Identify patterns in client responses.
-Integrate cues from assessment and review prior knowledge.
,Give this one a go later!
Implement and Evaluate in Pharmacology
Diagnosis and Planning in Pharmacology
Ariana's vancomycin infusion was completed at 1000. The nurse received another
order to determine Ariana's vancomycin blood levels. Review Ariana's most recent
laboratory results before answering the question.
Which principle best describes this scenario?
Tolerance
Bioavailability
Trough level
Peak level
After discovering the drug interaction, what action should the nurse take
immediately?
Tell the client to switch to a magnesium-based antacid.
Notify the prescribing healthcare provider of the medication combination.
Instruct the client to use herbal treatments instead of taking itraconazole.
Advise the client to take the medications 30 minutes apart.
Don't know?
2 of 19
Definition
Implementation:
-Take action based on the plan, which may include administering,
holding, or changing medication.
, -Collaborate with other healthcare personnel to ensure coordinated
care.
Evaluation:
-Assess the effectiveness of the interventions.
-Reflect on the outcomes and make adjustments if needed.
-Identify further goals and outcomes to improve client care.
Give this one a go later!
Diagnosis and Planning in Pharmacology
Amanda (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a 43-year-old client who has been diagnosed
in the early stages of liver failure. She asks the nurse, as her disease worsens, will the
effects of her oral medications change? Which principle best describes this
scenario?
Bioavailability
Drug or food interaction
Tolerance
Additive effect
The client is prescribed a new medication which is available in multiple forms. Why
would the prescriber choose the oral form of medication for the client? Select all
that apply.
Less irritation to gastrointestinal (GI) tract than other forms
Convenient method for clients to take
Higher safety of administration than other forms
Better drug concentration control than other forms
Inexpensive form of the medication compared to other forms
APPLICATION: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY |
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
1 of 19
Definition
Purpose:
-After the nursing assessment, use the information to identify problems
and formulate a plan regarding medication administration.
Focus Areas:
-Identifying side effects or adverse reactions.
-Proactively determining possible interactions and ensuring the drugs
are effective.
Steps:
-Analyze and interpret findings.
-Identify patterns in client responses.
-Integrate cues from assessment and review prior knowledge.
,Give this one a go later!
Implement and Evaluate in Pharmacology
Diagnosis and Planning in Pharmacology
Ariana's vancomycin infusion was completed at 1000. The nurse received another
order to determine Ariana's vancomycin blood levels. Review Ariana's most recent
laboratory results before answering the question.
Which principle best describes this scenario?
Tolerance
Bioavailability
Trough level
Peak level
After discovering the drug interaction, what action should the nurse take
immediately?
Tell the client to switch to a magnesium-based antacid.
Notify the prescribing healthcare provider of the medication combination.
Instruct the client to use herbal treatments instead of taking itraconazole.
Advise the client to take the medications 30 minutes apart.
Don't know?
2 of 19
Definition
Implementation:
-Take action based on the plan, which may include administering,
holding, or changing medication.
, -Collaborate with other healthcare personnel to ensure coordinated
care.
Evaluation:
-Assess the effectiveness of the interventions.
-Reflect on the outcomes and make adjustments if needed.
-Identify further goals and outcomes to improve client care.
Give this one a go later!
Diagnosis and Planning in Pharmacology
Amanda (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a 43-year-old client who has been diagnosed
in the early stages of liver failure. She asks the nurse, as her disease worsens, will the
effects of her oral medications change? Which principle best describes this
scenario?
Bioavailability
Drug or food interaction
Tolerance
Additive effect
The client is prescribed a new medication which is available in multiple forms. Why
would the prescriber choose the oral form of medication for the client? Select all
that apply.
Less irritation to gastrointestinal (GI) tract than other forms
Convenient method for clients to take
Higher safety of administration than other forms
Better drug concentration control than other forms
Inexpensive form of the medication compared to other forms
