2026/2027 HNG 540 EXAM 1 | STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1 of 91
Term
Q: All drugs continue to act in the body until they are changed or
excreted. The ability of the body to excrete drugs via the renal system
would be increased by
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Decreasing the glomerular filtration A: Unbinding a nonvolatile drug
rate. from plasma proteins.
Increasing the lipid solubility of the Binding a volatile drug to plasma
drug. proteins.
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, 2 of 91
Term
Q: Two different pain medications are given together for pain relief. The
drug—drug interaction is
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A: Type C. A: Delayed.
A: Additive. A: Type B.
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3 of 91
Term
One of the main drug classes used to treat acute pain is NSAIDs. They
are used because
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NSAIDs are the most potent NSAIDs are the safest option for
analgesics available long-term use
, Inflammation is a common NSAIDs have no gastrointestinal side
cause of acute pain effects
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4 of 91
Term
Q: Which of the following statements about bioavailability is true?
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Bioavailability is irrelevant for Bioavailability is primarily determined
intravenous medications. by the drug's color.
A: Bioavailability issues are
especially important for drugs
Bioavailability is always 100% for oral
with narrow therapeutic ranges
medications.
or sustained-release
mechanisms.
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, 5 of 91
Term
Drugs that are absolutely contraindicated in lactating women include
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Multivitamins containing iron and Over-the-counter pain relievers such
calcium as acetaminophen
Antineoplastic drugs such as Antibiotics prescribed for a common
methotrexate ear infection
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6 of 91
Term
Q: A patient's nutritional intake and laboratory results reflect
hypoalbuminemia. This is critical to prescribing because
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The patient will require a higher The drug's half-life will be
loading dose immediately. significantly shortened.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1 of 91
Term
Q: All drugs continue to act in the body until they are changed or
excreted. The ability of the body to excrete drugs via the renal system
would be increased by
Give this one a go later!
Decreasing the glomerular filtration A: Unbinding a nonvolatile drug
rate. from plasma proteins.
Increasing the lipid solubility of the Binding a volatile drug to plasma
drug. proteins.
Don't know?
, 2 of 91
Term
Q: Two different pain medications are given together for pain relief. The
drug—drug interaction is
Give this one a go later!
A: Type C. A: Delayed.
A: Additive. A: Type B.
Don't know?
3 of 91
Term
One of the main drug classes used to treat acute pain is NSAIDs. They
are used because
Give this one a go later!
NSAIDs are the most potent NSAIDs are the safest option for
analgesics available long-term use
, Inflammation is a common NSAIDs have no gastrointestinal side
cause of acute pain effects
Don't know?
4 of 91
Term
Q: Which of the following statements about bioavailability is true?
Give this one a go later!
Bioavailability is irrelevant for Bioavailability is primarily determined
intravenous medications. by the drug's color.
A: Bioavailability issues are
especially important for drugs
Bioavailability is always 100% for oral
with narrow therapeutic ranges
medications.
or sustained-release
mechanisms.
Don't know?
, 5 of 91
Term
Drugs that are absolutely contraindicated in lactating women include
Give this one a go later!
Multivitamins containing iron and Over-the-counter pain relievers such
calcium as acetaminophen
Antineoplastic drugs such as Antibiotics prescribed for a common
methotrexate ear infection
Don't know?
6 of 91
Term
Q: A patient's nutritional intake and laboratory results reflect
hypoalbuminemia. This is critical to prescribing because
Give this one a go later!
The patient will require a higher The drug's half-life will be
loading dose immediately. significantly shortened.
