Nurse pharmacology practice questions - Exam 1
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Quiz: A patient who was prescribed an oral medication to be taken four times per day
returns to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The patient tells the nurse that he forgets to take
two or three doses of the medication each day. What is the most appropriate action that
the nurse can take?
A. Arranging for the patient to have a home healthcare nurse
B. Re-educating the patient about the medication and how it should be taken
C. Determining whether the patient is experiencing any adverse effects
D. Telling the patient to set an alarm as a reminder to take the drug
Ans: Answer: B
Rationale: To help minimize errors caused by poor adherence, patients should receive
thorough instruction regarding their medications and how to take them.
Quiz: A nurse is caring for a patient who has an infection. The healthcare provider has
ordered an antimicrobial drug for the patient. The nurse understands that which of the
following is the most important characteristic of this drug?
A. That the drug will kill the microorganism
B. That the drug will be administered orally
C. That the drug does not have any harmful effects
D. That the drug does not interact with other drugs
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, Ans: Answer: A
Rationale: The three most important characteristics that any drug can have are
effectiveness, safety, and selectivity. Effectiveness is the most important property that a
drug can have.
Quiz: While preparing to administer medications to a patient, the nurse finds that he does
not understand the rationale for the patient receiving one of the prescribed drugs. What
should he do?
A. Ask another nurse why the patient is getting this medication.
B. Ask the patient why this medication has been ordered.
C. Research the medication, focusing on its therapeutic uses.
D. Verify with the prescribing healthcare provider the reason for the medication.
Ans: Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse should not administer a medication unless he or she understands the
reason for its use.
Quiz: When the nurse reviews a medication order, it is not clear what route should be
used for administration. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Use a current drug reference resource to determine the administration route.
B. Administer the drug via the oral route.
C. Contact the pharmacist for clarification.
D. Call the prescriber to verify the route.
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Quiz: A patient who was prescribed an oral medication to be taken four times per day
returns to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The patient tells the nurse that he forgets to take
two or three doses of the medication each day. What is the most appropriate action that
the nurse can take?
A. Arranging for the patient to have a home healthcare nurse
B. Re-educating the patient about the medication and how it should be taken
C. Determining whether the patient is experiencing any adverse effects
D. Telling the patient to set an alarm as a reminder to take the drug
Ans: Answer: B
Rationale: To help minimize errors caused by poor adherence, patients should receive
thorough instruction regarding their medications and how to take them.
Quiz: A nurse is caring for a patient who has an infection. The healthcare provider has
ordered an antimicrobial drug for the patient. The nurse understands that which of the
following is the most important characteristic of this drug?
A. That the drug will kill the microorganism
B. That the drug will be administered orally
C. That the drug does not have any harmful effects
D. That the drug does not interact with other drugs
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, Ans: Answer: A
Rationale: The three most important characteristics that any drug can have are
effectiveness, safety, and selectivity. Effectiveness is the most important property that a
drug can have.
Quiz: While preparing to administer medications to a patient, the nurse finds that he does
not understand the rationale for the patient receiving one of the prescribed drugs. What
should he do?
A. Ask another nurse why the patient is getting this medication.
B. Ask the patient why this medication has been ordered.
C. Research the medication, focusing on its therapeutic uses.
D. Verify with the prescribing healthcare provider the reason for the medication.
Ans: Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse should not administer a medication unless he or she understands the
reason for its use.
Quiz: When the nurse reviews a medication order, it is not clear what route should be
used for administration. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Use a current drug reference resource to determine the administration route.
B. Administer the drug via the oral route.
C. Contact the pharmacist for clarification.
D. Call the prescriber to verify the route.
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