NURS 316 UNIT 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 |
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING TEST BANK
1. Why is it important for nurses to review the brand name, generic name, drug
concentration, and expiration date on a drug label before administration?
These details are not relevant to patient education.
These details are primarily for pharmaceutical companies.
These details are only for record-keeping purposes.
These details ensure the correct medication is given safely and
effectively.
2. Describe the significance of classifying a drug as an orphan drug in
pharmacology.
Orphan drugs are significant because they have fewer side effects
than regular drugs.
Orphan drugs are significant because they are commonly used and
have widespread applications.
Orphan drugs are significant because they are always prescribed in
combination with other medications.
Orphan drugs are significant because they are developed to treat
rare diseases that may not be profitable for companies to pursue
otherwise.
3. The nurse explains the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA's) schedule of
controlled substances to the nursing assistant who asks, Do you ever get a
prescription for Schedule I medications? What is the nurse's best response?
Schedule I medications are found in antitussives and antidiarrheals
sold over the counter
, Schedule I medications have the lowest risk for abuse and do not
require a prescription.
Schedule I medications have no medical use so they are not
prescribed.
Schedule I medications are only prescribed in monitored units for
patient safety.
4. Which resource is specifically designed for nurses to reference drug
information?
The Physicians Drug Reference
Drug Facts and Comparisons
A drug package insert
A nurse's drug guide
5. Describe how liver cirrhosis can impact a patient's drug metabolism and the
implications for nursing care.
Liver cirrhosis can impair drug metabolism, leading to altered drug
clearance and potential toxicity, necessitating careful monitoring by
nurses.
Liver cirrhosis has no effect on drug metabolism, making monitoring
unnecessary.
Liver cirrhosis enhances drug metabolism, requiring higher doses for
effectiveness.
Liver cirrhosis only affects the absorption of drugs, not their
metabolism.
6. What document provides detailed information about a new medication's
usage and side effects?
, Patient brochure
Nursing textbook
Package insert
Online forum
7. What is the primary responsibility of nurses regarding medication
administration?
To educate patients on nutrition.
To conduct drug testing phases.
To prescribe medications to patients.
To ensure safe medication practices.
8. What is a negative, unintended effect of a drug on a body?
Pharmaceutical effect
Adverse effect
Cumulative effect
Side effect
9. What is the recommended action for a pregnant woman considering
medication use?
You can take any drug indicated as Category A.
Most medications are safe, but you need to do a risk/benefit analysis.
Never take medication until you receive approval from your health
care provider.
No medications should be taken during pregnancy.
, 10. Describe the significance of the DAW notation on a prescription for a nurse's
role in medication administration.
The DAW notation is used to indicate the dosage of the medication
prescribed.
The DAW notation allows for any medication to be substituted
regardless of the patient's needs.
The DAW notation indicates that the pharmacist must provide the
brand name drug as prescribed, preventing generic substitutions.
The DAW notation signifies that the prescription is for a controlled
substance.
11. If a nurse administers a medication without understanding its anticipated
effects, what potential consequences could arise?
Reduced need for patient education
Improved patient compliance
Increased risk of adverse drug reactions
Enhanced drug efficacy
12. If a nurse encounters a patient who is frustrated about the difficulty in
obtaining a narcotic prescription, how should the nurse explain the situation
based on regulatory guidelines?
The nurse should inform the patient that there are no regulations on
narcotics.
The nurse should suggest that the patient seek alternative
medications that are easier to obtain.
The nurse should tell the patient that narcotics are only prescribed
for severe pain.
COMPREHENSIVE NURSING TEST BANK
1. Why is it important for nurses to review the brand name, generic name, drug
concentration, and expiration date on a drug label before administration?
These details are not relevant to patient education.
These details are primarily for pharmaceutical companies.
These details are only for record-keeping purposes.
These details ensure the correct medication is given safely and
effectively.
2. Describe the significance of classifying a drug as an orphan drug in
pharmacology.
Orphan drugs are significant because they have fewer side effects
than regular drugs.
Orphan drugs are significant because they are commonly used and
have widespread applications.
Orphan drugs are significant because they are always prescribed in
combination with other medications.
Orphan drugs are significant because they are developed to treat
rare diseases that may not be profitable for companies to pursue
otherwise.
3. The nurse explains the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA's) schedule of
controlled substances to the nursing assistant who asks, Do you ever get a
prescription for Schedule I medications? What is the nurse's best response?
Schedule I medications are found in antitussives and antidiarrheals
sold over the counter
, Schedule I medications have the lowest risk for abuse and do not
require a prescription.
Schedule I medications have no medical use so they are not
prescribed.
Schedule I medications are only prescribed in monitored units for
patient safety.
4. Which resource is specifically designed for nurses to reference drug
information?
The Physicians Drug Reference
Drug Facts and Comparisons
A drug package insert
A nurse's drug guide
5. Describe how liver cirrhosis can impact a patient's drug metabolism and the
implications for nursing care.
Liver cirrhosis can impair drug metabolism, leading to altered drug
clearance and potential toxicity, necessitating careful monitoring by
nurses.
Liver cirrhosis has no effect on drug metabolism, making monitoring
unnecessary.
Liver cirrhosis enhances drug metabolism, requiring higher doses for
effectiveness.
Liver cirrhosis only affects the absorption of drugs, not their
metabolism.
6. What document provides detailed information about a new medication's
usage and side effects?
, Patient brochure
Nursing textbook
Package insert
Online forum
7. What is the primary responsibility of nurses regarding medication
administration?
To educate patients on nutrition.
To conduct drug testing phases.
To prescribe medications to patients.
To ensure safe medication practices.
8. What is a negative, unintended effect of a drug on a body?
Pharmaceutical effect
Adverse effect
Cumulative effect
Side effect
9. What is the recommended action for a pregnant woman considering
medication use?
You can take any drug indicated as Category A.
Most medications are safe, but you need to do a risk/benefit analysis.
Never take medication until you receive approval from your health
care provider.
No medications should be taken during pregnancy.
, 10. Describe the significance of the DAW notation on a prescription for a nurse's
role in medication administration.
The DAW notation is used to indicate the dosage of the medication
prescribed.
The DAW notation allows for any medication to be substituted
regardless of the patient's needs.
The DAW notation indicates that the pharmacist must provide the
brand name drug as prescribed, preventing generic substitutions.
The DAW notation signifies that the prescription is for a controlled
substance.
11. If a nurse administers a medication without understanding its anticipated
effects, what potential consequences could arise?
Reduced need for patient education
Improved patient compliance
Increased risk of adverse drug reactions
Enhanced drug efficacy
12. If a nurse encounters a patient who is frustrated about the difficulty in
obtaining a narcotic prescription, how should the nurse explain the situation
based on regulatory guidelines?
The nurse should inform the patient that there are no regulations on
narcotics.
The nurse should suggest that the patient seek alternative
medications that are easier to obtain.
The nurse should tell the patient that narcotics are only prescribed
for severe pain.
