Exam 1 Pharmacology for Nurses (Ch 1-
5)
What is the difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications? Identify
the following classifications as therapeutic or pharmacologic: betaadrenergic blocker,
oral contraceptive, laxative, folic acid antagonist, and antianginal drug. - Question and
answersThe therapeutic classification is a method of organizing drugs based on their
therapeutic usefulness in treating particular diseases. The pharmacologic classification
refers to how a drug works at the molecular, tissue, and body system levels. A beta-
adrenergic blocker is a pharmacologic class; an oral contraceptive is a therapeutic
class; laxative is a therapeutic class; folic acid antagonist is a pharmacologic class;
antianginal is a therapeutic class.
Chapter 1
How does the FDA ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs? What types of drugs
does the FDA regulate or control? - Question and answersThe FDA, through its Center
for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), exercises control over whether prescription
drugs and OTC drugs may be used for therapy. The mission of the CDER is to facilitate
the availability of safe, effective drugs; keep unsafe or ineffective drugs off the market;
improve the health of Americans; and provide clear, easily understandable drug
information for safe and effective use. The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and
Research (CBER) regulates the use of biologics including serums, vaccines, and blood
products.
Chapter 2
Why are certain drugs placed in schedules? What does the nurse need to know when a
scheduled drug is ordered? - Question and answersSchedules refer to the potential for
abuse. These schedules help the nurse identify the potential for abuse and require the
nurse to maintain complete records for all quantities prescribed. The higher the abuse
potential, the more restrictions are placed on the prescriber and the filling of refills.
When educating the patient about a prescription, the nurse should also include this
information on any prescription or refills as part of the education.
Chapter 2
A nurse is preparing to give a patient a medication and notes that a drug to be given is
marked as a Schedule III drug. What does this information tell the nurse about this
medication? - Question and answersThis Schedule III drug is a controlled substance
restricted by the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and regulated by the DEA. A
Schedule III drug has a moderate abuse potential, moderate potential for physical
dependency, and high potential for psychologic dependency.
Chapter 2
What is the role of the nurse in medication administration? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ensure that medications are administered and delivered in a safe manner.
, 2. Be certain that healthcare provider orders are accurate.
3. Inform the patient that prescribed medications need to be taken only if the patient
agrees with the treatment plan.
4. Ensure that the patient understands the use and administration technique for all
prescribed medications.
5. Prevent adverse drug reactions by properly administering all medications. - Question
and answers1. Ensure that medications are administered and delivered in a safe
manner.
4. Ensure that the patient understands the use and administration technique for all
prescribed medications.
Chapter 3
Before administering drugs by the enteral route, the nurse should evaluate which of the
following?
1. Ability of the patient to lie supine
2. Compatibility of the drug with intravenous fluid
3. Ability of the patient to swallow
4. Patency of the injection port - Question and answers3. Ability of the patient to
swallow
Chapter 3
While the nurse takes the patient's admission history, the patient describes having a
severe allergy to an antibiotic. What is the nurse's responsibility to prevent an allergic
reaction? (Select all that apply.)
1. Instruct the patient to alert all providers about the allergy.
2. Document the allergy in the medical record.
3. Notify the provider and the pharmacy of the allergy and type of allergic reaction.
4. Place an allergy bracelet on the patient. 5. Instruct the patient not to allow anyone to
give the antibiotic. - Question and answers2. Document the allergy in the medical
record.
3. Notify the provider and the pharmacy of the allergy and type of allergic reaction.
4. Place an allergy bracelet on the patient.
Chapter 3
The order reads, "Lasix 40 mg IV STAT." Which action should the nurse take?
1. Administer the medication within 30 minutes of the order.
2. Administer the medication within 5 minutes of the order.
3. Administer the medication as required by the patient's condition.
4. Assess the patient's ability to tolerate the medication before giving. - Question and
answers2. Administer the medication within 5 minutes of the order.
Chapter 3
Which medications would not be administered through a nasogastric tube? (Select all
that apply.)
1. Liquids
2. Enteric-coated tablets
5)
What is the difference between therapeutic and pharmacologic classifications? Identify
the following classifications as therapeutic or pharmacologic: betaadrenergic blocker,
oral contraceptive, laxative, folic acid antagonist, and antianginal drug. - Question and
answersThe therapeutic classification is a method of organizing drugs based on their
therapeutic usefulness in treating particular diseases. The pharmacologic classification
refers to how a drug works at the molecular, tissue, and body system levels. A beta-
adrenergic blocker is a pharmacologic class; an oral contraceptive is a therapeutic
class; laxative is a therapeutic class; folic acid antagonist is a pharmacologic class;
antianginal is a therapeutic class.
Chapter 1
How does the FDA ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs? What types of drugs
does the FDA regulate or control? - Question and answersThe FDA, through its Center
for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), exercises control over whether prescription
drugs and OTC drugs may be used for therapy. The mission of the CDER is to facilitate
the availability of safe, effective drugs; keep unsafe or ineffective drugs off the market;
improve the health of Americans; and provide clear, easily understandable drug
information for safe and effective use. The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and
Research (CBER) regulates the use of biologics including serums, vaccines, and blood
products.
Chapter 2
Why are certain drugs placed in schedules? What does the nurse need to know when a
scheduled drug is ordered? - Question and answersSchedules refer to the potential for
abuse. These schedules help the nurse identify the potential for abuse and require the
nurse to maintain complete records for all quantities prescribed. The higher the abuse
potential, the more restrictions are placed on the prescriber and the filling of refills.
When educating the patient about a prescription, the nurse should also include this
information on any prescription or refills as part of the education.
Chapter 2
A nurse is preparing to give a patient a medication and notes that a drug to be given is
marked as a Schedule III drug. What does this information tell the nurse about this
medication? - Question and answersThis Schedule III drug is a controlled substance
restricted by the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 and regulated by the DEA. A
Schedule III drug has a moderate abuse potential, moderate potential for physical
dependency, and high potential for psychologic dependency.
Chapter 2
What is the role of the nurse in medication administration? (Select all that apply.)
1. Ensure that medications are administered and delivered in a safe manner.
, 2. Be certain that healthcare provider orders are accurate.
3. Inform the patient that prescribed medications need to be taken only if the patient
agrees with the treatment plan.
4. Ensure that the patient understands the use and administration technique for all
prescribed medications.
5. Prevent adverse drug reactions by properly administering all medications. - Question
and answers1. Ensure that medications are administered and delivered in a safe
manner.
4. Ensure that the patient understands the use and administration technique for all
prescribed medications.
Chapter 3
Before administering drugs by the enteral route, the nurse should evaluate which of the
following?
1. Ability of the patient to lie supine
2. Compatibility of the drug with intravenous fluid
3. Ability of the patient to swallow
4. Patency of the injection port - Question and answers3. Ability of the patient to
swallow
Chapter 3
While the nurse takes the patient's admission history, the patient describes having a
severe allergy to an antibiotic. What is the nurse's responsibility to prevent an allergic
reaction? (Select all that apply.)
1. Instruct the patient to alert all providers about the allergy.
2. Document the allergy in the medical record.
3. Notify the provider and the pharmacy of the allergy and type of allergic reaction.
4. Place an allergy bracelet on the patient. 5. Instruct the patient not to allow anyone to
give the antibiotic. - Question and answers2. Document the allergy in the medical
record.
3. Notify the provider and the pharmacy of the allergy and type of allergic reaction.
4. Place an allergy bracelet on the patient.
Chapter 3
The order reads, "Lasix 40 mg IV STAT." Which action should the nurse take?
1. Administer the medication within 30 minutes of the order.
2. Administer the medication within 5 minutes of the order.
3. Administer the medication as required by the patient's condition.
4. Assess the patient's ability to tolerate the medication before giving. - Question and
answers2. Administer the medication within 5 minutes of the order.
Chapter 3
Which medications would not be administered through a nasogastric tube? (Select all
that apply.)
1. Liquids
2. Enteric-coated tablets
