NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 1 UNIT 2 SAFETY |
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICATION SAFETY STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
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Term
Healthcare providers use knowledge of drugs with information about
the client's medical and social history to determine if any
contraindications exist. Common contraindications include which of the
following? Select all that apply.
Drugs currently used (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, illicit or
street drugs)
Pregnancy status
Breastfeeding
Concurrent illness(es)
Socioeconomic status
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,Drug-food interactions
Prior drug use
Dosages and routes of administration
Drug’s action
Priority attention should be given to the drug’s action, dosages and routes of
administration, contraindications, and drug-food interactions.
Lifestyle and prior drug use are important secondary assessment considerations.
Drugs currently used (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, illicit or street
drugs)
Pregnancy status
Breastfeeding
Concurrent illness(es)
Drugs currently used, breastfeeding, pregnancy status, and concurrent
illness(es) are all potential contraindications and should be assessed prior to
medication administration.
Socioeconomic status is not a contraindication for medication.
Lifestyle Considerations
Prior Drug Use
Lifestyle and prior drug use are important secondary assessment considerations.
Priority attention should be given to the drug's:
action
adverse effects
dosages and routes of administration
contraindications
drug incompatibilities
drug-drug and drug-food interactions
drug-laboratory test interactions
drug toxicities and available reversal agents (i.e., antidotes)
, Drug’s action
Adverse effects
Drug toxicities and available reversal agents (antidotes)
Priority considerations prior to safe medication administration include adverse
effects, drug action, drug toxicities, and available reversal agents (antidotes).
Secondary considerations include enDvoirno'tnkmne
ownt?al factors and prior drug use.
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Definition
Importance:
-Nurses must practice safely when managing medications to prevent
errors.
Priority Aspects to Consider Before Medication Administration:
-Action: Understand the drug’s mechanism of action.
-Adverse Effects: Be aware of potential side effects.
-Dosages and Routes: Know the correct dosages and routes of
administration.
-Contraindications: Identify any contraindications to administering the
drug.
-Drug Incompatibilities: Check for any incompatibilities with other
medications.
-Drug-Drug and Drug-Food Interactions: Consider interactions with
other drugs or food.
-Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions: Understand how the drug may
affect lab tests.
-Drug Toxicities: Know potential toxicities and available reversal
agents (e.g., antidotes).
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICATION SAFETY STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 20
Term
Healthcare providers use knowledge of drugs with information about
the client's medical and social history to determine if any
contraindications exist. Common contraindications include which of the
following? Select all that apply.
Drugs currently used (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, illicit or
street drugs)
Pregnancy status
Breastfeeding
Concurrent illness(es)
Socioeconomic status
Give this one a go later!
,Drug-food interactions
Prior drug use
Dosages and routes of administration
Drug’s action
Priority attention should be given to the drug’s action, dosages and routes of
administration, contraindications, and drug-food interactions.
Lifestyle and prior drug use are important secondary assessment considerations.
Drugs currently used (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, illicit or street
drugs)
Pregnancy status
Breastfeeding
Concurrent illness(es)
Drugs currently used, breastfeeding, pregnancy status, and concurrent
illness(es) are all potential contraindications and should be assessed prior to
medication administration.
Socioeconomic status is not a contraindication for medication.
Lifestyle Considerations
Prior Drug Use
Lifestyle and prior drug use are important secondary assessment considerations.
Priority attention should be given to the drug's:
action
adverse effects
dosages and routes of administration
contraindications
drug incompatibilities
drug-drug and drug-food interactions
drug-laboratory test interactions
drug toxicities and available reversal agents (i.e., antidotes)
, Drug’s action
Adverse effects
Drug toxicities and available reversal agents (antidotes)
Priority considerations prior to safe medication administration include adverse
effects, drug action, drug toxicities, and available reversal agents (antidotes).
Secondary considerations include enDvoirno'tnkmne
ownt?al factors and prior drug use.
2 of 20
Definition
Importance:
-Nurses must practice safely when managing medications to prevent
errors.
Priority Aspects to Consider Before Medication Administration:
-Action: Understand the drug’s mechanism of action.
-Adverse Effects: Be aware of potential side effects.
-Dosages and Routes: Know the correct dosages and routes of
administration.
-Contraindications: Identify any contraindications to administering the
drug.
-Drug Incompatibilities: Check for any incompatibilities with other
medications.
-Drug-Drug and Drug-Food Interactions: Consider interactions with
other drugs or food.
-Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions: Understand how the drug may
affect lab tests.
-Drug Toxicities: Know potential toxicities and available reversal
agents (e.g., antidotes).
