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NR565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM|| ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Question 1
The nurse started new employment at a nearby clinic. During orientation the office
manager was reviewing policy and procedure. The nurse inquires about safety
needles. Which statement by the office manager would indicate that the clinic is
not following federal guidelines?
Correct "The scoop method is used until we can afford safety devices".
Question 2
The client was prescribed hydrocortisone for a red, irritated area to the left upper
arm. However, the client had a very large tattoo that covered the entire upper left
arm. Which step in the drug cycle would be affected?
Correct: Absorption
Question 3
The physician orders hydralazine 25 mg. p.o. every 8 hours p.r.n. for high blood
pressure. The client last received the drug at 8 a.m. The nurse administers 50 mg of
hydralazine to the client by mouth at 6 p.m. Which of the 7 rights of medication
administration has the nurse violated
Correct: right dose
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Question 4
Available: 300 mg/scored tablet Ordered: 450 mg
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer?
Correct 1.5
Question 5
While reviewing a medication order, the nurse has difficulty reading the
prescribed dosage because the physician's handwriting is illegible. Which is the
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct: Call the physician and request clarification
Question 6
The nurse understands the most frequent route of medication administration is:
Correct; PO
Question 7
The physician orders an injection via intramuscular route in the deltoid. The nurse
would understand the most appropriate amount of medication to be injected would
be:
Correct: 0.5 ml
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Question 8
Available: 40 mEq per 20 mL of liquid potassium Ordered: 20 mEq of potassium
How many mL of the liquid potassium should the nurse administer?
Correct 10
Question 9
Available: I.V. tubing that delivers 15 gtt/mL
Ordered: infuse a 100 mL I.V. piggyback in 30 minutes How many drops per
minute should be given?
Correct; 50
Question 10
The client's blood glucose was 280 mg/dl at 0700. The order reads give Regular
Insulin per sliding scale. Using the formula -100/30, how many units will the nurse
administer?
Correct; 6 units
Question 11
Available: Compazine 5 mg/mL Ordered: Compazine 10 mg
How many mL of Compazine should the nurse administer to the client?
Correct; 2
Question 12
Using the provided prescription, how many tablets are necessary to fill the
prescription? Image result for prescription labels for nursing calculations
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NR565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM|| ALL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Question 1
The nurse started new employment at a nearby clinic. During orientation the office
manager was reviewing policy and procedure. The nurse inquires about safety
needles. Which statement by the office manager would indicate that the clinic is
not following federal guidelines?
Correct "The scoop method is used until we can afford safety devices".
Question 2
The client was prescribed hydrocortisone for a red, irritated area to the left upper
arm. However, the client had a very large tattoo that covered the entire upper left
arm. Which step in the drug cycle would be affected?
Correct: Absorption
Question 3
The physician orders hydralazine 25 mg. p.o. every 8 hours p.r.n. for high blood
pressure. The client last received the drug at 8 a.m. The nurse administers 50 mg of
hydralazine to the client by mouth at 6 p.m. Which of the 7 rights of medication
administration has the nurse violated
Correct: right dose
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Question 4
Available: 300 mg/scored tablet Ordered: 450 mg
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer?
Correct 1.5
Question 5
While reviewing a medication order, the nurse has difficulty reading the
prescribed dosage because the physician's handwriting is illegible. Which is the
appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct: Call the physician and request clarification
Question 6
The nurse understands the most frequent route of medication administration is:
Correct; PO
Question 7
The physician orders an injection via intramuscular route in the deltoid. The nurse
would understand the most appropriate amount of medication to be injected would
be:
Correct: 0.5 ml
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Question 8
Available: 40 mEq per 20 mL of liquid potassium Ordered: 20 mEq of potassium
How many mL of the liquid potassium should the nurse administer?
Correct 10
Question 9
Available: I.V. tubing that delivers 15 gtt/mL
Ordered: infuse a 100 mL I.V. piggyback in 30 minutes How many drops per
minute should be given?
Correct; 50
Question 10
The client's blood glucose was 280 mg/dl at 0700. The order reads give Regular
Insulin per sliding scale. Using the formula -100/30, how many units will the nurse
administer?
Correct; 6 units
Question 11
Available: Compazine 5 mg/mL Ordered: Compazine 10 mg
How many mL of Compazine should the nurse administer to the client?
Correct; 2
Question 12
Using the provided prescription, how many tablets are necessary to fill the
prescription? Image result for prescription labels for nursing calculations
