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NU 578 unit 1 Questions with Detailed
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A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's high
blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not only reduces the
blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it also causes the patient to
have nausea and headache. Based on this information, which property of an
ideal drug is this drug lacking?
Ans: Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which property of
the drug is the most compelling indication that it should not be given?
Ans: The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.
Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration?
Ans: Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine, because
the blood pressure often drops significantly when nitroglycerine is taken with
alcohol. Which drug property does this illustrate?
Ans: Drug interaction
When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing what?
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Ans: The drug's pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning about what?
Ans: Clinical pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is indicated?
Ans: Drugs are defined as illegal substances.
What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug?
Ans: Intensity of the response
What is the objective of drug therapy?
Ans: To provide maximum benefit with minimal harm
Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic processes. What characteristics may determine the patient's
response to a drug? (SATA)
Ans: -Age
-Gender
-Weight
-Genetics
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before administering the
medication, the nurse assesses the patient's allergy history. Which aspect of drug
therapy does this represent?
Ans: Identifying high-risk patients
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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following order:
"Aldomet 250 mg daily." What should the nurse do?
Ans: Verify the order with the prescriber.
Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is having a
beneficial effect?
Ans: Evaluating therapeutic responses
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who will be
receiving chemotherapy. The nurse defines goals, sets priorities, identifies
interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating success. Which phase of the
nursing process does this represent?
Ans: Planning
The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of
patients?
Ans: Production of maximum benefit with minimum harm
A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia with insulin
use. The patient knows to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This is an example of
which goal?
Ans: Minimizing adverse effects
When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug, the
nurse should ask for which additional information?
Ans: The type of reaction
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NU 578 unit 1 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers (100% Correct Answers)
/Already Graded A+
A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's high
blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not only reduces the
blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it also causes the patient to
have nausea and headache. Based on this information, which property of an
ideal drug is this drug lacking?
Ans: Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which property of
the drug is the most compelling indication that it should not be given?
Ans: The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.
Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration?
Ans: Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine, because
the blood pressure often drops significantly when nitroglycerine is taken with
alcohol. Which drug property does this illustrate?
Ans: Drug interaction
When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing what?
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Ans: The drug's pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning about what?
Ans: Clinical pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is indicated?
Ans: Drugs are defined as illegal substances.
What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug?
Ans: Intensity of the response
What is the objective of drug therapy?
Ans: To provide maximum benefit with minimal harm
Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic processes. What characteristics may determine the patient's
response to a drug? (SATA)
Ans: -Age
-Gender
-Weight
-Genetics
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before administering the
medication, the nurse assesses the patient's allergy history. Which aspect of drug
therapy does this represent?
Ans: Identifying high-risk patients
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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following order:
"Aldomet 250 mg daily." What should the nurse do?
Ans: Verify the order with the prescriber.
Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is having a
beneficial effect?
Ans: Evaluating therapeutic responses
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who will be
receiving chemotherapy. The nurse defines goals, sets priorities, identifies
interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating success. Which phase of the
nursing process does this represent?
Ans: Planning
The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of
patients?
Ans: Production of maximum benefit with minimum harm
A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia with insulin
use. The patient knows to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This is an example of
which goal?
Ans: Minimizing adverse effects
When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug, the
nurse should ask for which additional information?
Ans: The type of reaction
