PHARMACOLOGY STUDY QUESTIONS
EXAM 1 2025/26 WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
During a medication review session, a patient states, "I do not know why I am
taking all of these pills." Based on this piece of subjective data, which problem
will the nurse identify?
A. Pain
B. Knowledge
C. Fatigue
D. Anxiety
B
The nurse developing a list of the patient's expected outcomes. Which is the
best expected outcome for this patient?
A. The patient will self-administer albuterol by taking a deep breath before
inhaling.
B. The patient will self-administer albuterol by the end of the second teaching
session.
C. The patient will independently self-administer the prescribed dose of
albuterol by the end of the second teaching session.
D. The patient will organize their medications according to the time each
medication is due.
C
When developing an effective medication teaching plan, which component will
the nurse identify as most essential?
A. Written instructions
, B. The patient's readiness to learn
C. Use of colorful charts
D. A review of community resources
B
When developing an individualized medication teaching plan, which topics
will the nurse include (select all that apply)
A. Adherence to the prescribed drug regimen
B. Always using the prescribed drug route
C. Knowing adverse side effects to report to doctor
D. Always doubling the next dose if drug is missed
E. Telling the doctor when taking over-the-counter (OTC) supplements
A, B, C, E
The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care's main focus is for health care
providers to strive for which goal?
A. Quality in medication administration
B. Confidentiality as determined by the patient
C. Development of a patient relationship/family engagement
D. Patient independence within the family origin
C
Which teaching strategy is most likely to succeed in health teaching with the
patient and family?
A. Know the reason why each drug was ordered
B. Have patients learn the generic name of each pill
C. A repeat demonstration should follow the nurse's teaching
D. Have the patient identify the number and color of the pills
C
EXAM 1 2025/26 WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
During a medication review session, a patient states, "I do not know why I am
taking all of these pills." Based on this piece of subjective data, which problem
will the nurse identify?
A. Pain
B. Knowledge
C. Fatigue
D. Anxiety
B
The nurse developing a list of the patient's expected outcomes. Which is the
best expected outcome for this patient?
A. The patient will self-administer albuterol by taking a deep breath before
inhaling.
B. The patient will self-administer albuterol by the end of the second teaching
session.
C. The patient will independently self-administer the prescribed dose of
albuterol by the end of the second teaching session.
D. The patient will organize their medications according to the time each
medication is due.
C
When developing an effective medication teaching plan, which component will
the nurse identify as most essential?
A. Written instructions
, B. The patient's readiness to learn
C. Use of colorful charts
D. A review of community resources
B
When developing an individualized medication teaching plan, which topics
will the nurse include (select all that apply)
A. Adherence to the prescribed drug regimen
B. Always using the prescribed drug route
C. Knowing adverse side effects to report to doctor
D. Always doubling the next dose if drug is missed
E. Telling the doctor when taking over-the-counter (OTC) supplements
A, B, C, E
The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care's main focus is for health care
providers to strive for which goal?
A. Quality in medication administration
B. Confidentiality as determined by the patient
C. Development of a patient relationship/family engagement
D. Patient independence within the family origin
C
Which teaching strategy is most likely to succeed in health teaching with the
patient and family?
A. Know the reason why each drug was ordered
B. Have patients learn the generic name of each pill
C. A repeat demonstration should follow the nurse's teaching
D. Have the patient identify the number and color of the pills
C
