BSN 315 Nightingale College -Pathophysiology and
Pharmacology - EXAM 1 Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers
Correct | With Complete Solutions
Abbreviation: ac Correct Answers before meals
abbreviation: bid Correct Answers twice a day
abbreviation: cap Correct Answers capsule
abbreviation: gtt Correct Answers drop
abbreviation: IM Correct Answers intramuscular
abbreviation: no Correct Answers number
abbreviation: pc Correct Answers after meals; after eating
abbreviation: PM Correct Answers afternoon
abbreviation: pm Correct Answers when needed/necessary
abbreviation: PO Correct Answers by mouth
abbreviation: qid Correct Answers four times per day
abbreviation: Rx Correct Answers take
abbreviation: tid Correct Answers three times a day
,addiction Correct Answers the overwhelming feeling that
drives someone to use a drug repeatedly
allergic reaction Correct Answers an acquired hyper-response
of body defenses to a foreign substance
Anaphylaxis Correct Answers a severe allergic reaction
involving the massive, systemic release of histamine that can
lead to life threatening shock
ASAP Correct Answers drug should be available for
administration within 30 minutes of the written order
assessment phase of nursing process Correct Answers appraisal
of a patient's condition that involves gathering and interpreting
data
astringent effect Correct Answers shrink swollen mucous
membranes or loosen secretions and facilitate drainage
baseline data Correct Answers patient information that is
gathered before pharmacotherapy is implemented
bioavailability Correct Answers physiologic ability of the drug
to reach target cell and produce effect.
Broad routes of Drug Administration Correct Answers three
broad routes: enteral, topical, and parenteral
Buccal Administration Correct Answers tablet or capsule
placed in oral cavity between the gum and the cheek
,preferred for sustained delivery
does not cause irritation
formulated to bypass first-pass metabolism by liver and
enzymatic processes of stomach/small intestine
Category A Correct Answers controlled studies in women fail
to show a risk to the fetus, and the possibility of fetal harm
appears unlikely
Category B Correct Answers Animal reproduction studies have
not shown a fetal risk or adverse effect; risks have not been
confirmed in controlled studies in women
Category C Correct Answers Either studies in animals have
revealed adverse effects on the fetus and there are no controlled
studies in women, or studies in women and animals are not
available
Category D Correct Answers There is confirmation of human
fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be
acceptable despite the risk; examples: in a life-threatening
situation, or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be
used
Category X Correct Answers Animal and human studies have
shown fetal abnormalities; the drug is contraindicated in women
who are or may become pregnant
chemical name of a drug Correct Answers strict chemical
nomenclature used for naming drugs established by the
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
, combination drug Correct Answers drug product with more
than one active generic ingredient
Common Protocols and Techniques for All Routes of
Administration Correct Answers - verify medication order,
check allergy history
- wash hands and apply gloves, if indicated
- use aseptic technique when preparing and administering
parenteral medications
- indentify patient (two forms)
- ask patient about known allergies
- inform patient about drug (expected actions, common side
effects, adverse reactions)
- position patient for proper route of administration
- remove prepackaged drug at bedside
- unless instructed to do so in the orders, do not leave drugs at
bedside
- document administration, and pertinent patient responses
compliance Correct Answers taking a medication in the manner
prescribed by the health care provider
controlled substances Correct Answers drugs that are restricted
by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and later revision,
frequently abused, have a high potential for addiction or
dependence, have restricted use, and are placed into one of five
schedules
dependence Correct Answers the physiological or
psychological need for a substance
Pharmacology - EXAM 1 Questions | 2026/2027 | Answers
Correct | With Complete Solutions
Abbreviation: ac Correct Answers before meals
abbreviation: bid Correct Answers twice a day
abbreviation: cap Correct Answers capsule
abbreviation: gtt Correct Answers drop
abbreviation: IM Correct Answers intramuscular
abbreviation: no Correct Answers number
abbreviation: pc Correct Answers after meals; after eating
abbreviation: PM Correct Answers afternoon
abbreviation: pm Correct Answers when needed/necessary
abbreviation: PO Correct Answers by mouth
abbreviation: qid Correct Answers four times per day
abbreviation: Rx Correct Answers take
abbreviation: tid Correct Answers three times a day
,addiction Correct Answers the overwhelming feeling that
drives someone to use a drug repeatedly
allergic reaction Correct Answers an acquired hyper-response
of body defenses to a foreign substance
Anaphylaxis Correct Answers a severe allergic reaction
involving the massive, systemic release of histamine that can
lead to life threatening shock
ASAP Correct Answers drug should be available for
administration within 30 minutes of the written order
assessment phase of nursing process Correct Answers appraisal
of a patient's condition that involves gathering and interpreting
data
astringent effect Correct Answers shrink swollen mucous
membranes or loosen secretions and facilitate drainage
baseline data Correct Answers patient information that is
gathered before pharmacotherapy is implemented
bioavailability Correct Answers physiologic ability of the drug
to reach target cell and produce effect.
Broad routes of Drug Administration Correct Answers three
broad routes: enteral, topical, and parenteral
Buccal Administration Correct Answers tablet or capsule
placed in oral cavity between the gum and the cheek
,preferred for sustained delivery
does not cause irritation
formulated to bypass first-pass metabolism by liver and
enzymatic processes of stomach/small intestine
Category A Correct Answers controlled studies in women fail
to show a risk to the fetus, and the possibility of fetal harm
appears unlikely
Category B Correct Answers Animal reproduction studies have
not shown a fetal risk or adverse effect; risks have not been
confirmed in controlled studies in women
Category C Correct Answers Either studies in animals have
revealed adverse effects on the fetus and there are no controlled
studies in women, or studies in women and animals are not
available
Category D Correct Answers There is confirmation of human
fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be
acceptable despite the risk; examples: in a life-threatening
situation, or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be
used
Category X Correct Answers Animal and human studies have
shown fetal abnormalities; the drug is contraindicated in women
who are or may become pregnant
chemical name of a drug Correct Answers strict chemical
nomenclature used for naming drugs established by the
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
, combination drug Correct Answers drug product with more
than one active generic ingredient
Common Protocols and Techniques for All Routes of
Administration Correct Answers - verify medication order,
check allergy history
- wash hands and apply gloves, if indicated
- use aseptic technique when preparing and administering
parenteral medications
- indentify patient (two forms)
- ask patient about known allergies
- inform patient about drug (expected actions, common side
effects, adverse reactions)
- position patient for proper route of administration
- remove prepackaged drug at bedside
- unless instructed to do so in the orders, do not leave drugs at
bedside
- document administration, and pertinent patient responses
compliance Correct Answers taking a medication in the manner
prescribed by the health care provider
controlled substances Correct Answers drugs that are restricted
by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and later revision,
frequently abused, have a high potential for addiction or
dependence, have restricted use, and are placed into one of five
schedules
dependence Correct Answers the physiological or
psychological need for a substance
