****Nursing Pharmacology Test #1 Questions And Answers
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The nurse is explaining to the patient why a nonspecific drug has so many side
effects. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nonspecific drugs require higher doses than specific drugs to
be effective."
The nurse prepares to change a patient's medication from an intravenous to an
oral form and notes that the oral form is ordered in a higher dose. The nurse
understands that this is due to differences in - CORRECT ANSWER-bioavailability.
Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Oral analgesics
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient
and notes that the dose ordered is much higher than the usual recommended
dose. Which action will the nurse perform - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer the
dose as ordered
The nurse understands that the length of time needed for a drug to reach the
minimum effective concentration (MEC) is the - CORRECT ANSWER-onset of action
, The nurse is preparing an injectable drug and wants to administer it for rapid
absorption. How will the nurse give this medication - CORRECT ANSWER-IM into
the deltoid muscle
The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is eliminated through the kidneys.
The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes that the patient has increased
serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). The nurse will perform which
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Notify the provider and discuss giving a lower dose
A patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks why insulin
must be given by subcutaneous injection - CORRECT ANSWER-digestive enzymes
in the gastrointestinal tract prevent absorption
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with a prescription
for an enteric-coated tablet. Which statement by the patient indicates
understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-I should expect a delay in
onset of the drug's effects after taking the tablet.
The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is ordered to be given twice daily.
The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug has a half-
life of 24 hours. What will the nurse do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contact the
provider to discuss daily dosing
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral drug that is best absorbed in an acidic
environment. How will the nurse give the drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-With food
2025\2026
The nurse is explaining to the patient why a nonspecific drug has so many side
effects. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nonspecific drugs require higher doses than specific drugs to
be effective."
The nurse prepares to change a patient's medication from an intravenous to an
oral form and notes that the oral form is ordered in a higher dose. The nurse
understands that this is due to differences in - CORRECT ANSWER-bioavailability.
Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Oral analgesics
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient
and notes that the dose ordered is much higher than the usual recommended
dose. Which action will the nurse perform - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer the
dose as ordered
The nurse understands that the length of time needed for a drug to reach the
minimum effective concentration (MEC) is the - CORRECT ANSWER-onset of action
, The nurse is preparing an injectable drug and wants to administer it for rapid
absorption. How will the nurse give this medication - CORRECT ANSWER-IM into
the deltoid muscle
The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is eliminated through the kidneys.
The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes that the patient has increased
serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). The nurse will perform which
action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Notify the provider and discuss giving a lower dose
A patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus asks why insulin
must be given by subcutaneous injection - CORRECT ANSWER-digestive enzymes
in the gastrointestinal tract prevent absorption
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with a prescription
for an enteric-coated tablet. Which statement by the patient indicates
understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-I should expect a delay in
onset of the drug's effects after taking the tablet.
The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is ordered to be given twice daily.
The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug has a half-
life of 24 hours. What will the nurse do next? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contact the
provider to discuss daily dosing
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral drug that is best absorbed in an acidic
environment. How will the nurse give the drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-With food
