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MOD 6 DSM - NURSING PROCESS IN PHARMACOLOGY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. The nurse reviews information collected during a medication health history. For which
reason should the nurse identify a knowledge diagnosis for this patient?
A. The patient has limited financial resources
B. The patient has a chronic illness
C. The patient has been prescribed a new medication
D. The patient is over 65 years old
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A knowledge deficit is most commonly identified when a patient is prescribed a new
medication and lacks prior experience or understanding of the therapy.
2. The nurse plans care for a patient receiving cardiovascular medication. Why should
outcomes be identified before administering the medication?
A. To identify potential adverse effects
B. To validate medication effectiveness
C. To guide patient teaching
D. To measure achievement of goals
✅Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Outcomes are measurable criteria used to evaluate whether goals have been achieved.
3. Why should the nurse identify an actual nursing diagnosis when preparing a plan of care?
A. The patient has an identified current problem
B. The patient is satisfied with their health
C. Preventive actions are needed
D. A problem may develop in the future
✅Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Actual diagnoses are based on existing, identifiable patient problems.
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4. A patient has taken medication for several months. Which finding indicates the plan of
care should be altered?
A. Patient takes medication correctly
B. Adverse effects are decreasing
C. Symptoms are controlled
D. Assessment data are unchanged from baseline
✅Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of change suggests the therapy may not be effective and requires reassessment.
5. Which is an appropriate goal for a patient receiving pharmacotherapy?
A. Patient will receive medication by the correct route
B. Patient will verbalize expected effects of the medication
C. Patient will receive the correct dose
D. Patient will receive medication on time
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Goals focus on patient-centered outcomes, not nursing tasks.
6. The nurse is in the implementation phase. Which action occurs during this phase?
A. Assess symptoms
B. Administer the medication
C. Evaluate outcomes
D. Measure baseline data
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implementation involves carrying out planned interventions.
7. During the evaluation phase, which action should the nurse take?
A. Provide teaching
B. Monitor medication effects
C. Compare patient status with expected outcomes
D. Select interventions
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evaluation determines whether outcomes and goals have been met.
MOD 6 DSM - NURSING PROCESS IN PHARMACOLOGY MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. The nurse reviews information collected during a medication health history. For which
reason should the nurse identify a knowledge diagnosis for this patient?
A. The patient has limited financial resources
B. The patient has a chronic illness
C. The patient has been prescribed a new medication
D. The patient is over 65 years old
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A knowledge deficit is most commonly identified when a patient is prescribed a new
medication and lacks prior experience or understanding of the therapy.
2. The nurse plans care for a patient receiving cardiovascular medication. Why should
outcomes be identified before administering the medication?
A. To identify potential adverse effects
B. To validate medication effectiveness
C. To guide patient teaching
D. To measure achievement of goals
✅Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Outcomes are measurable criteria used to evaluate whether goals have been achieved.
3. Why should the nurse identify an actual nursing diagnosis when preparing a plan of care?
A. The patient has an identified current problem
B. The patient is satisfied with their health
C. Preventive actions are needed
D. A problem may develop in the future
✅Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Actual diagnoses are based on existing, identifiable patient problems.
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4. A patient has taken medication for several months. Which finding indicates the plan of
care should be altered?
A. Patient takes medication correctly
B. Adverse effects are decreasing
C. Symptoms are controlled
D. Assessment data are unchanged from baseline
✅Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of change suggests the therapy may not be effective and requires reassessment.
5. Which is an appropriate goal for a patient receiving pharmacotherapy?
A. Patient will receive medication by the correct route
B. Patient will verbalize expected effects of the medication
C. Patient will receive the correct dose
D. Patient will receive medication on time
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Goals focus on patient-centered outcomes, not nursing tasks.
6. The nurse is in the implementation phase. Which action occurs during this phase?
A. Assess symptoms
B. Administer the medication
C. Evaluate outcomes
D. Measure baseline data
✅Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implementation involves carrying out planned interventions.
7. During the evaluation phase, which action should the nurse take?
A. Provide teaching
B. Monitor medication effects
C. Compare patient status with expected outcomes
D. Select interventions
✅Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evaluation determines whether outcomes and goals have been met.
