/PNM300 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM COMPLETE 300 ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Mr. M. will soon be discharged from the hospital with a nebulizer for the self-administration of inhaled
medication. Which statement by the client would indicate that the client's education about his
medication was understood?
a. "Inhaled medications should only be taken in the morning."
b. "Doses for inhaled medication are smaller than for oral medication."
c. "Medications taken by inhalation produce a delayed onset."
d. Inhaled drugs are often rendered inactive by hepatic metabolic reactions." b. "Doses for inhaled
medication are smaller than for oral medication."
A patient with ulcerative colitis is chosen to receive an experimental drug. Which of the following is
necessary for the patient to provide informed consent for this medication?
a. The patient has been informed of the possible benefits of the new therapy.
b. The patient has received an explanation of the study's purpose, procedures, and the risks involved.
c. The patient may not be informed of the details of the study as the research continues.
d. The patient will not be assured of receiving the actual drug during the experiment b. The patient
has received an explanation of the study's purpose, procedures, and the risks involved.
The Cannabis Act was legal as of 2018 and a strict legal framework was created for controlling the
production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis across Canada. The Act aims to accomplish 3
goals. Identify one of the goals:
a. Require that provinces and territories enforce the act in terms of sale and distribution of cannabis.
b. Allow youths under 18 to safely access cannabis with proper identification
c. Require that a any number of willing producers grow and manufacture cannabis
d. Require that the RCMP enforce the act in terms of sale and distribution of cannabis a. Require that
provinces and territories enforce the act in terms of sale and distribution of cannabis.
, During the medication reconciliation Mr. Q. explains that he eats a large amount of garlic for its
cardiovascular benefits. Which of the following drugs could have a potential interaction with garlic
a. warfarin (Coumadin)
b. metoprolol (Lopressor)
c. digoxin (Lanoxin)
d. phenytoin (Dilantin) a. warfarin (Coumadin)
The explains to a new mother that during the last trimester of pregnancy, drug transfer to the fetus is
more likely to occur. Which of the following explanations provides a reason for this potential risk?
a. Enhanced placental blood flow.
b. Organ and cell differentiation in the fetus.
c. Decreased surface area of the fetus.
d. Increased amount of bound drug in maternal circulation. a. Enhanced placental blood flow.
The nurse is giving a large initial dose of a drug to rapidly achieve an effective therapeutic concentration
in the plasma. What is this type of dosage called?
a. Supratherapeutic dose
b. Toxic dose
c. Loading dose
d. Peak dose c. Loading dose
Mrs. K was recently prescribed the calcium channel blocker, nifedipine (Adalat). Mrs.K. states she likes
to take her medication with fruit juice either grapefruit or apple juice. What is the most appropriate
response by the nurse?
a. "Taking your medication in the morning is very important."
b. "Grapefruit juice should be avoided when taking this medication."
c. "This medication may interact with wine or alcohol."
d. "This drug interacts with most food and fruit juice because it is a hydrophilic drug." b. "Grapefruit
juice should be avoided when taking this medication."