NURS 676 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam with Question
And 100% Correct Answers Only Latest2025/2026 (NURS 676
Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Practice Exam 2025), Rated A+ -
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1. A nurse works in a private Hospital needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her
patients which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to a
patient in a hospital setting -
Narcotics to be used in the hospital dispensed only with a written prescription
2. A patient has been receiving regular doses of an Agonist for 2 weeks which of the following
should the nurse anticipate -
The drug will decrease ineffectiveness
3. A 68 year old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for
nitroglycerin period which of the following nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize in the
planning of this patient's care -
Acute pain, headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
4. A nurse is caring for a patient abuses marijuana the treatment for marijuana abuse consistence
mainly of -
Nonpharmalogical interventions combined with an exercise program
5. A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and receiving an opioid analgesic which of
the following would be the nurse's priority assessments -
- Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
6. A patient has been prescribed in oral drug that is known to have a high first pass effect period
which of the following measures has the potential to increase the amount of free drug that is
available to body cells -
Administering the drug intravenously rather than orally
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,7. A nurse is providing a patient with a list of drugs is part of the patient's plan of care period
which of the following drug nomenclature should the nurse use to list the drug -
The drugs generic names
8. Federal legislation dictates a lengthy and rigorous process of testing new drugs period what is
a primary purpose purpose of this testing process -
To ensure the safety of the public
9. During a clinic visit a patient complains of frequent muscle cramps in her legs period the
nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has been taking over the counter laxatives for 7 years
period the nurse informed the patient that prolonged use of laxatives -
May cause nutrient deficiencies
10. A home health nurse knows that there have been changes to a patient's oral drug regimen
period the nurse will closely monitor the new drug regiment too -
Identify any changes in drug absorption that would change the drug effect
11. A patient has recently been prescribed a drug that treats his hypertension by blocking the
sympathetic receptors in his sympathetic nervous system period this action is characteristic of -
An adrenergic antagonist
12. Which of the following will a nurse inform the patient is one of the most common adverse
effects of guaifenesin -
Gastrointestinal distress
13. A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine. How should the
nurse best administer -
Into the patient's gluteal using a large gauge needle
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, 14. The nurse is providing patient education to a 35 year old man who has been prescribed
clonidine as part of step two anti-hypertensive therapy period the nursing and anticipate that the
drug will be administered -
Not orally
15. A 49 year old woman has been diagnosed with myalgia The Physician has recommended
aspirin. The patient is concerned that the aspirin will upset her stomach. The nurse will
encourage the patient too -
Swallow the tablet with milk or food
16. A nurse notes new drug orders for a patient who is already getting several medications.
Which of the following is the most important consideration when preparing to administer the
new drugs? -
Possible drug - drug interactions that might occur
17. A nurse is discussing with a patient the efficacy of a drug that his physician is suggested, and
he will begin taking. Efficacy of a drug means which of the following -
How well a drug produces its desired effect?
18. The nurse's assessment of a community-dwelling adults suggest that the client may have drug
allergies that have not been previously documented. Which statement by the client would
confirm this -?
I broke out in hives and got terribly itchy when I started a new prescription last year
19. And 80 year old patient has been taking Lorazepam since his wife died a year ago. He has
been staying with his son, but will now move to an assisted living facility. -
Withdraw the drug gradually over 2 to 3 week period
20. A patient has been prescribed lithium therapy. Which of the following signs and symptoms
will the nurse tell the patient to report immediately -?
Muscle twitching
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And 100% Correct Answers Only Latest2025/2026 (NURS 676
Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Practice Exam 2025), Rated A+ -
WCU
1. A nurse works in a private Hospital needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her
patients which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to a
patient in a hospital setting -
Narcotics to be used in the hospital dispensed only with a written prescription
2. A patient has been receiving regular doses of an Agonist for 2 weeks which of the following
should the nurse anticipate -
The drug will decrease ineffectiveness
3. A 68 year old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for
nitroglycerin period which of the following nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize in the
planning of this patient's care -
Acute pain, headache, related to adverse effects of drug therapy
4. A nurse is caring for a patient abuses marijuana the treatment for marijuana abuse consistence
mainly of -
Nonpharmalogical interventions combined with an exercise program
5. A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and receiving an opioid analgesic which of
the following would be the nurse's priority assessments -
- Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
6. A patient has been prescribed in oral drug that is known to have a high first pass effect period
which of the following measures has the potential to increase the amount of free drug that is
available to body cells -
Administering the drug intravenously rather than orally
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,7. A nurse is providing a patient with a list of drugs is part of the patient's plan of care period
which of the following drug nomenclature should the nurse use to list the drug -
The drugs generic names
8. Federal legislation dictates a lengthy and rigorous process of testing new drugs period what is
a primary purpose purpose of this testing process -
To ensure the safety of the public
9. During a clinic visit a patient complains of frequent muscle cramps in her legs period the
nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has been taking over the counter laxatives for 7 years
period the nurse informed the patient that prolonged use of laxatives -
May cause nutrient deficiencies
10. A home health nurse knows that there have been changes to a patient's oral drug regimen
period the nurse will closely monitor the new drug regiment too -
Identify any changes in drug absorption that would change the drug effect
11. A patient has recently been prescribed a drug that treats his hypertension by blocking the
sympathetic receptors in his sympathetic nervous system period this action is characteristic of -
An adrenergic antagonist
12. Which of the following will a nurse inform the patient is one of the most common adverse
effects of guaifenesin -
Gastrointestinal distress
13. A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine. How should the
nurse best administer -
Into the patient's gluteal using a large gauge needle
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, 14. The nurse is providing patient education to a 35 year old man who has been prescribed
clonidine as part of step two anti-hypertensive therapy period the nursing and anticipate that the
drug will be administered -
Not orally
15. A 49 year old woman has been diagnosed with myalgia The Physician has recommended
aspirin. The patient is concerned that the aspirin will upset her stomach. The nurse will
encourage the patient too -
Swallow the tablet with milk or food
16. A nurse notes new drug orders for a patient who is already getting several medications.
Which of the following is the most important consideration when preparing to administer the
new drugs? -
Possible drug - drug interactions that might occur
17. A nurse is discussing with a patient the efficacy of a drug that his physician is suggested, and
he will begin taking. Efficacy of a drug means which of the following -
How well a drug produces its desired effect?
18. The nurse's assessment of a community-dwelling adults suggest that the client may have drug
allergies that have not been previously documented. Which statement by the client would
confirm this -?
I broke out in hives and got terribly itchy when I started a new prescription last year
19. And 80 year old patient has been taking Lorazepam since his wife died a year ago. He has
been staying with his son, but will now move to an assisted living facility. -
Withdraw the drug gradually over 2 to 3 week period
20. A patient has been prescribed lithium therapy. Which of the following signs and symptoms
will the nurse tell the patient to report immediately -?
Muscle twitching
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