NSG 318 EXAM 1 MEDICATION SAFETY AND PHARMACOLOGY
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QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS
1. In a scenario where a patient has difficulty swallowing due to a recent stroke,
what would be the most appropriate intervention regarding medication
administration?
Administer the medication through an intravenous line.
Insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for medication delivery.
Administer the medication orally with water.
Skip the medication until the patient can swallow.
2. Describe how QSEN contributes to nursing education and patient safety.
QSEN focuses solely on pharmacology education for nurses.
QSEN contributes to nursing education by equipping nurses with
essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enhance healthcare
quality and safety.
QSEN does not have a significant impact on patient safety.
QSEN is primarily concerned with administrative tasks in nursing.
3. Describe the significance of pharmacogenomics in medication therapy.
Pharmacogenomics is primarily concerned with the cost of
medications.
Pharmacogenomics focuses solely on the side effects of medications.
Pharmacogenomics helps tailor medication therapy based on
individual genetic profiles, improving efficacy and reducing adverse
effects.
, Pharmacogenomics is unrelated to patient-specific factors in drug
therapy.
4. A 70-year-old patient with a genetic predisposition to slow drug metabolism
is prescribed a standard dose of a medication. What should the healthcare
provider consider in this situation?
Increase the dosage to ensure efficacy.
Adjust the medication dosage based on the patient's metabolism.
Switch to a different medication without consulting the patient.
Administer the medication as prescribed without changes.
5. In Pharmacokinetics, excretion is best defined as:
How its transported from blood to the site it needs to be at. Some
conditions make that more difficult
How it is broken down after use by the body to inactive chemicals
How it gets from where you gave it to the bloodstream
How we get it out of the body.
6. What is the primary process by which drugs are eliminated from the body in
pharmacology?
Excretion
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
7. A patient with impaired liver function is prescribed a medication that is
primarily metabolized by the liver. How might pharmacokinetics influence the
, medication administration for this patient?
The dosage may need to be adjusted due to altered metabolism.
The administration route should be changed to oral.
The medication should be administered at a higher dose to
compensate.
The medication will have no effect on the patient.
8. Describe the significance of distribution in the pharmacokinetic process.
Distribution is the final step in drug metabolism before excretion.
Distribution only affects the drug's side effects, not its therapeutic
effects.
Distribution is significant because it determines how effectively a
drug reaches its target tissues and exerts its therapeutic effects.
Distribution is irrelevant in pharmacokinetics.
9. Describe the main objective of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education
Act in relation to consumer safety.
DSHEA aims to ensure that dietary supplements are safe and that
their labeling is accurate and not misleading.
DSHEA allows manufacturers to make any health claims they wish
about their products.
DSHEA focuses solely on the marketing of dietary supplements
without regard for safety.
DSHEA mandates that all dietary supplements must be approved by
the FDA before reaching consumers.
, 10. What does "pharmacogenetics" refer to in pharmacology?
The process of drug movement throughout the body.
The time it takes for a drug to reach the minimum effective
concentration after administration.
The study of the effects of drugs on the body.
The study of genetic factors that influence an individual's response
to a specific drug.
11. : What is the definition of pharmacology?
The use of drugs for medical purposes
The influence of drug forms on pharmacokinetics
The study of drugs in humans
The study of drugs and living systems
12. What are the four main processes involved in pharmacokinetics?
Synthesis, storage, release, and elimination
Activation, distribution, metabolism, and detoxification
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
13. Describe the importance of informed consent in the context of medication
administration by nurses.
Informed consent is a formality that does not impact patient care.
Informed consent ensures that patients understand the risks and
benefits of medications, allowing them to make educated decisions
about their treatment.
2026/2027 | COMPLETE NURSING STUDY GUIDE | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS
1. In a scenario where a patient has difficulty swallowing due to a recent stroke,
what would be the most appropriate intervention regarding medication
administration?
Administer the medication through an intravenous line.
Insert a nasogastric (NG) tube for medication delivery.
Administer the medication orally with water.
Skip the medication until the patient can swallow.
2. Describe how QSEN contributes to nursing education and patient safety.
QSEN focuses solely on pharmacology education for nurses.
QSEN contributes to nursing education by equipping nurses with
essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enhance healthcare
quality and safety.
QSEN does not have a significant impact on patient safety.
QSEN is primarily concerned with administrative tasks in nursing.
3. Describe the significance of pharmacogenomics in medication therapy.
Pharmacogenomics is primarily concerned with the cost of
medications.
Pharmacogenomics focuses solely on the side effects of medications.
Pharmacogenomics helps tailor medication therapy based on
individual genetic profiles, improving efficacy and reducing adverse
effects.
, Pharmacogenomics is unrelated to patient-specific factors in drug
therapy.
4. A 70-year-old patient with a genetic predisposition to slow drug metabolism
is prescribed a standard dose of a medication. What should the healthcare
provider consider in this situation?
Increase the dosage to ensure efficacy.
Adjust the medication dosage based on the patient's metabolism.
Switch to a different medication without consulting the patient.
Administer the medication as prescribed without changes.
5. In Pharmacokinetics, excretion is best defined as:
How its transported from blood to the site it needs to be at. Some
conditions make that more difficult
How it is broken down after use by the body to inactive chemicals
How it gets from where you gave it to the bloodstream
How we get it out of the body.
6. What is the primary process by which drugs are eliminated from the body in
pharmacology?
Excretion
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
7. A patient with impaired liver function is prescribed a medication that is
primarily metabolized by the liver. How might pharmacokinetics influence the
, medication administration for this patient?
The dosage may need to be adjusted due to altered metabolism.
The administration route should be changed to oral.
The medication should be administered at a higher dose to
compensate.
The medication will have no effect on the patient.
8. Describe the significance of distribution in the pharmacokinetic process.
Distribution is the final step in drug metabolism before excretion.
Distribution only affects the drug's side effects, not its therapeutic
effects.
Distribution is significant because it determines how effectively a
drug reaches its target tissues and exerts its therapeutic effects.
Distribution is irrelevant in pharmacokinetics.
9. Describe the main objective of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education
Act in relation to consumer safety.
DSHEA aims to ensure that dietary supplements are safe and that
their labeling is accurate and not misleading.
DSHEA allows manufacturers to make any health claims they wish
about their products.
DSHEA focuses solely on the marketing of dietary supplements
without regard for safety.
DSHEA mandates that all dietary supplements must be approved by
the FDA before reaching consumers.
, 10. What does "pharmacogenetics" refer to in pharmacology?
The process of drug movement throughout the body.
The time it takes for a drug to reach the minimum effective
concentration after administration.
The study of the effects of drugs on the body.
The study of genetic factors that influence an individual's response
to a specific drug.
11. : What is the definition of pharmacology?
The use of drugs for medical purposes
The influence of drug forms on pharmacokinetics
The study of drugs in humans
The study of drugs and living systems
12. What are the four main processes involved in pharmacokinetics?
Synthesis, storage, release, and elimination
Activation, distribution, metabolism, and detoxification
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination
13. Describe the importance of informed consent in the context of medication
administration by nurses.
Informed consent is a formality that does not impact patient care.
Informed consent ensures that patients understand the risks and
benefits of medications, allowing them to make educated decisions
about their treatment.
