NURS 6521N> Week 2 Quiz 25 verified questions and
Answer
Question 1
A nurse working for a drug company is involved in Phase III drug evaluation studies. Which of
the following might the nurse be responsible for during this stage of drug development?
A. Conducting animal testing
B. Monitoring drug metabolism in healthy volunteers
C. Administering investigational drugs to patients
D. Determining final drug approval
Correct Answer✅: C. Administering investigational drugs to patients
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a 46-year-old patient of Chinese origin with bipolar disorder who has been
prescribed lithium carbonate (Eskalith). The nurse anticipates the dose will be:
A. Higher than normal
B. The same as average dose
C. Lower than normal
D. Given only once daily
Correct Answer✅: C. Lower-than-normal dose
Question 3
The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL TID for 10 days. How many milliliters
should be dispensed?
A. 50 mL
B. 75 mL
C. 100 mL
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D. 150 mL
Correct Answer✅: D. 150 mL
Question 4
Which drug schedule has moderate abuse potential and allows refills up to five times in six
months?
A. Schedule II
B. Schedule IV
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule V
Correct Answer✅: C. Schedule III
Question 5
Which of the following protects the public by ensuring drug purity and safety?
A. American Pharmaceutical Association
B. United States Pharmacopeia
C. Drug manufacturers
D. Federal legislation
Correct Answer✅: D. Federal legislation
Question 6
Why should nurses document medications using generic names?
A. Generic drugs are stronger
B. Trade names change by state
C. To reduce confusion and errors
D. Generic drugs are cheaper
Correct Answer✅: C. To reduce confusion and errors
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