PHARM 101 QUIZ
,Pharmacology Exam 1 - PG 2-21
#1 (1
point The nurse is caring for a diverse group of clients. In which client should the nurse
) assess for an alteration in drug metabolism?
Resp
onse A 50-year-old man with cirrhosis of the liver --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Most drug metabolism occurs in the liver.
on:
#2 (1
point A nurse collects a culture sample of infected tissue. What does the result of testing
) the culture contribute to the patient's care?
Resp
onse Identifies the specific organism causing the infection --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Patient should have antibiotics that work against a specific identified organism.
on:
#3 (1 The nurse is admitting a 5-year-old girl to the acute care facility and notices
point discolored secondary teeth. The mother says she doesn't know why the teeth are
) discolored because the child is very good about brushing and flossing and sees
the dentist regularly. What question would the nurse ask?
Resp
onse "Has she ever received tetracycline?" --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Tetracycline is not given to children under eight due to risk of staining teeth.
on:
#4 (1
point When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to pe
)
, Based on this finding, the nurse would expect the patient to be prescribed which of the followin
Resp
onse erythromycin (Ery-Tab) --- Correct
:
Patients with anaphylactic reactions to penicillin may have a cross sensitivity to
Expl cephalosporins. Erythromycin is a macrolide
anati
on:
#5 (1 The patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to take a sublingual form of nitroglycerin.
point
) Where does the nurse instruct the patient to place the tablet?
Resp
onse Under the tongue --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Sublingual refers to under the tongue
on:
#6 (1
point How would the nurse describe selective toxicity?
)
Resp
Selective toxicity is the ability of the drug to kill foreign cells without causing harm to one's
onse
own body cells --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Selective toxicity is the ability of the drug to kill foreign cells without causing harm
on: to one's own body cells.
#7 (1
point A patient has a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows that which class of drugs is
)
, especially useful for such infections?
Resp
onse Tetracyclines --- Incorrect
:
Ans
Sulfonamides
wer:
Expl Sulfonamides are used to treat many kinds of infections caused by bacteria and ce
anati rtain other microorganisms.Physicians may prescribe these drugs to treat urinary t
on: ract infections, ear infections, frequent or long-lasting bronchitis,
A drug is available in tablet form at a concentration of 0.5 mg/ tablet. The order is
#8 (1 for 1500 mcg. How many tablets should be administered. (If rounding is
point necessary round to the nearest tenth)
)
Resp
onse 3 --- Correct
:
Expl Each tablet is 0.5 mg = 500 mcg.
anati
on: Therefore, 3 tablets should be administered (1500 mcg)
#9 (1
point When providing patient-teaching we should always assume that the patients at
) least have a high-school diploma.
Resp
onse False --- Correct
:
#10 (
1 A patient is admitted with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C), origin unknown.
point Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders
)
,Pharmacology Exam 1 - PG 2-21
#1 (1
point The nurse is caring for a diverse group of clients. In which client should the nurse
) assess for an alteration in drug metabolism?
Resp
onse A 50-year-old man with cirrhosis of the liver --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Most drug metabolism occurs in the liver.
on:
#2 (1
point A nurse collects a culture sample of infected tissue. What does the result of testing
) the culture contribute to the patient's care?
Resp
onse Identifies the specific organism causing the infection --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Patient should have antibiotics that work against a specific identified organism.
on:
#3 (1 The nurse is admitting a 5-year-old girl to the acute care facility and notices
point discolored secondary teeth. The mother says she doesn't know why the teeth are
) discolored because the child is very good about brushing and flossing and sees
the dentist regularly. What question would the nurse ask?
Resp
onse "Has she ever received tetracycline?" --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Tetracycline is not given to children under eight due to risk of staining teeth.
on:
#4 (1
point When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to pe
)
, Based on this finding, the nurse would expect the patient to be prescribed which of the followin
Resp
onse erythromycin (Ery-Tab) --- Correct
:
Patients with anaphylactic reactions to penicillin may have a cross sensitivity to
Expl cephalosporins. Erythromycin is a macrolide
anati
on:
#5 (1 The patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to take a sublingual form of nitroglycerin.
point
) Where does the nurse instruct the patient to place the tablet?
Resp
onse Under the tongue --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Sublingual refers to under the tongue
on:
#6 (1
point How would the nurse describe selective toxicity?
)
Resp
Selective toxicity is the ability of the drug to kill foreign cells without causing harm to one's
onse
own body cells --- Correct
:
Expl
anati Selective toxicity is the ability of the drug to kill foreign cells without causing harm
on: to one's own body cells.
#7 (1
point A patient has a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows that which class of drugs is
)
, especially useful for such infections?
Resp
onse Tetracyclines --- Incorrect
:
Ans
Sulfonamides
wer:
Expl Sulfonamides are used to treat many kinds of infections caused by bacteria and ce
anati rtain other microorganisms.Physicians may prescribe these drugs to treat urinary t
on: ract infections, ear infections, frequent or long-lasting bronchitis,
A drug is available in tablet form at a concentration of 0.5 mg/ tablet. The order is
#8 (1 for 1500 mcg. How many tablets should be administered. (If rounding is
point necessary round to the nearest tenth)
)
Resp
onse 3 --- Correct
:
Expl Each tablet is 0.5 mg = 500 mcg.
anati
on: Therefore, 3 tablets should be administered (1500 mcg)
#9 (1
point When providing patient-teaching we should always assume that the patients at
) least have a high-school diploma.
Resp
onse False --- Correct
:
#10 (
1 A patient is admitted with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C), origin unknown.
point Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders
)
