NURS 200 questions with correct answers
The nurse is using a drug handbook to determine the indications for the
drug furosemide (Lasix). The term indications is defined as the
a. Way a drug works on the target organs
b. Amount of the drug to be administered
c. Conditions for which a drug is approved
d. Reason that the drug should not be given Correct Answer-C
Indications are the conditions for which a particular drug is approved
As a member of an interprofessional team, what key responsibilities
does the nurse have to ensure effective pharmacotherapy? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Monitoring the client's condition before and during pharmacotherapy
b. Teaching the client about self-administration and any required
monitoring of drug effects
c. Ensuring that all drug and treatment options have been considered
before beginning pharmacotherapy
d. Frequently conducting a medication reconciliation to verify current
medications in use
e. Determining the ideal drug Correct Answer-A,B,D
,Monitoring client response to drug therapy, teaching the client about
self-administration and how to monitor drug effects, and verifying drugs
currently being used by the client are all key nursing responsibilities.
When providing nursing care for the client, the nurse understands that
drugs are
a. One of many tools available to prevent or treat human suffering
b. The most important part of the therapeutic treatment plan
c. Primarily the concern of the healthcare provider and not included in
nursing care
d. Substances that should be relied on for health and wellness Correct
Answer-A
Drugs are only tools that are part of the overall therapeutic treatment
plan. Other treatment options and the nurse-client relationship are also
important to the care of the client as an individual.
A nurse is looking up a drug that has been prescribed and wants to know
its therapeutic classification. Which of the following indicates a
therapeutic classification?
a. Beta-adrenergic antagonist
b. Antihypertensive
c. Diuretic
d. Calcium channel blocker Correct Answer-B
,Antihypertensive indicates the therapeutic classification of the drug by
describing its usefulness in lowering blood pressure
A nurse is asked by a family member, "They're giving Mom Motrin, but
she takes Advil. Hasn't the wrong drug been ordered?" The nurse will
respond, knowing that
a. There has been an error in the order, so the nurse will contact the
healthcare provider
b. There may be a reason the healthcare provider is ordering a different
drug
c. Not all healthcare agencies buy the same generic drugs, and that may
account for the difference
d. Motrin and A Correct Answer-D
Motrin and Advil are trade names for the generic drug ibuprofen.
A nurse is teaching a client about a newly prescribed medication. Which
statement by the client would indicate the need for further medication
education?
a. "The liquid form of the drug will be absorbed faster than the tablets."
b. "If I take more, I'll have a better response." c. "Taking this drug with
food will decrease how much of it gets in my system."
, d. "I can consult my healthcare provider if I experience unexpected
adverse effects." Correct Answer-B
Although taking a larger dose of a medication usually results in a greater
therapeutic response, the response also depends on the drug's plasma
concentration. If a toxic level is reached from too large a dose, the drug
will have adverse effects instead of a better therapeutic response
A nurse is caring for several clients. Which client will the nurse
anticipate to be most likely to experience an alteration in drug
metabolism?
a. A 3-day-old premature infant
b. A 22-year-old pregnant female
c. A 32-year-old man with kidney stones
d. A 50-year-old executive with hypertension Correct Answer-A
Infants do not develop a mature microsomal enzyme system until they
are a year old and therefore do not metabolize drugs very efficiently
A client is receiving multiple medications, including one drug
specifically used to stimulate gastric peristalsis. What influence could
this drug have on additional oral medications?
a. Increased absorption
b. Reduced excretion
c. Decreased absorption
d. Enhanced distribution Correct Answer-C
The nurse is using a drug handbook to determine the indications for the
drug furosemide (Lasix). The term indications is defined as the
a. Way a drug works on the target organs
b. Amount of the drug to be administered
c. Conditions for which a drug is approved
d. Reason that the drug should not be given Correct Answer-C
Indications are the conditions for which a particular drug is approved
As a member of an interprofessional team, what key responsibilities
does the nurse have to ensure effective pharmacotherapy? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Monitoring the client's condition before and during pharmacotherapy
b. Teaching the client about self-administration and any required
monitoring of drug effects
c. Ensuring that all drug and treatment options have been considered
before beginning pharmacotherapy
d. Frequently conducting a medication reconciliation to verify current
medications in use
e. Determining the ideal drug Correct Answer-A,B,D
,Monitoring client response to drug therapy, teaching the client about
self-administration and how to monitor drug effects, and verifying drugs
currently being used by the client are all key nursing responsibilities.
When providing nursing care for the client, the nurse understands that
drugs are
a. One of many tools available to prevent or treat human suffering
b. The most important part of the therapeutic treatment plan
c. Primarily the concern of the healthcare provider and not included in
nursing care
d. Substances that should be relied on for health and wellness Correct
Answer-A
Drugs are only tools that are part of the overall therapeutic treatment
plan. Other treatment options and the nurse-client relationship are also
important to the care of the client as an individual.
A nurse is looking up a drug that has been prescribed and wants to know
its therapeutic classification. Which of the following indicates a
therapeutic classification?
a. Beta-adrenergic antagonist
b. Antihypertensive
c. Diuretic
d. Calcium channel blocker Correct Answer-B
,Antihypertensive indicates the therapeutic classification of the drug by
describing its usefulness in lowering blood pressure
A nurse is asked by a family member, "They're giving Mom Motrin, but
she takes Advil. Hasn't the wrong drug been ordered?" The nurse will
respond, knowing that
a. There has been an error in the order, so the nurse will contact the
healthcare provider
b. There may be a reason the healthcare provider is ordering a different
drug
c. Not all healthcare agencies buy the same generic drugs, and that may
account for the difference
d. Motrin and A Correct Answer-D
Motrin and Advil are trade names for the generic drug ibuprofen.
A nurse is teaching a client about a newly prescribed medication. Which
statement by the client would indicate the need for further medication
education?
a. "The liquid form of the drug will be absorbed faster than the tablets."
b. "If I take more, I'll have a better response." c. "Taking this drug with
food will decrease how much of it gets in my system."
, d. "I can consult my healthcare provider if I experience unexpected
adverse effects." Correct Answer-B
Although taking a larger dose of a medication usually results in a greater
therapeutic response, the response also depends on the drug's plasma
concentration. If a toxic level is reached from too large a dose, the drug
will have adverse effects instead of a better therapeutic response
A nurse is caring for several clients. Which client will the nurse
anticipate to be most likely to experience an alteration in drug
metabolism?
a. A 3-day-old premature infant
b. A 22-year-old pregnant female
c. A 32-year-old man with kidney stones
d. A 50-year-old executive with hypertension Correct Answer-A
Infants do not develop a mature microsomal enzyme system until they
are a year old and therefore do not metabolize drugs very efficiently
A client is receiving multiple medications, including one drug
specifically used to stimulate gastric peristalsis. What influence could
this drug have on additional oral medications?
a. Increased absorption
b. Reduced excretion
c. Decreased absorption
d. Enhanced distribution Correct Answer-C
