NSG 3000 EXAM 2 – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE
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CORE DOMAINS
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Safe Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation
Antibiotic Stewardship and Anti-infective Agents
Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Hypertension Management
Pain Management and Opioid Safety
Endocrine Pharmacology and Insulin Therapy
Respiratory System Medications
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Nursing Pharmacology
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the student’s mastery of intermediate
nursing pharmacology and clinical application. This exam focuses on the essential
skills required for safe medication administration, including the ability to analyze
patient data, predict drug effects, and identify potential adverse reactions. The
assessment utilizes a blend of foundational multiple-choice questions and complex,
scenario-based items to mirror professional licensing standards. Candidates are
expected to demonstrate proficiency in regulatory compliance, ethical decision-
making, and practical problem-solving. This testbank emphasizes the transition
from theoretical knowledge to professional clinical judgment in diverse healthcare
settings.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1–35
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is primarily excreted by the
kidneys. Which laboratory value should the nurse review before administration?
,A. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
🔴 B. Serum creatinine
C. Platelet count
D. Serum amylase
🔴 Explanation: Serum creatinine is a key indicator of renal function; impaired
kidneys cannot effectively excrete drugs, leading to potential toxicity.
A patient is prescribed a drug with a "narrow therapeutic index." What is the
primary nursing implication for this classification?
A. The drug is highly addictive and requires a witness for disposal.
B. The drug has a very long half-life and stays in the system for weeks.
🔴 C. There is a small margin between the effective dose and the toxic dose.
D. The drug must be administered via a central venous catheter.
🔴 Explanation: A narrow therapeutic index means the difference between a
therapeutic concentration and a toxic concentration is very small, requiring close
monitoring.
Which term refers to the movement of a drug from its site of administration into
the bloodstream?
🔴 A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
🔴 Explanation: Absorption is the process of a drug entering the systemic
circulation from its point of entry into the body.
,A nurse is caring for a patient with liver cirrhosis. How might this condition affect
the pharmacokinetics of the medications being administered?
A. Increased rate of excretion
B. Faster absorption in the small intestine
🔴 C. Prolonged duration of action due to decreased metabolism
D. Increased protein binding of acidic drugs
🔴 Explanation: The liver is the primary site for drug metabolism; impaired liver
function slows the breakdown of drugs, leading to longer durations of action and
risk of toxicity.
A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) vancomycin. The nurse notes the patient’s
face and neck have become bright red and itchy. What is the priority action?
🔴 A. Stop or slow the infusion and notify the provider.
B. Administer an immediate dose of epinephrine.
C. Apply cold compresses to the affected areas.
D. Document the finding as a normal side effect of the drug.
🔴 Explanation: This describes "Red Man Syndrome," a rate-dependent infusion
reaction; the priority is to stop or slow the infusion to mitigate the reaction.
Which medication is considered a "high-alert" medication by the Institute for Safe
Medication Practices (ISMP)?
A. Multivitamins
B. Diphenhydramine
🔴 C. Subcutaneous Insulin
D. Acetaminophen
, 🔴 Explanation: Insulin is a high-alert medication because errors in administration
can cause significant patient harm, such as severe hypoglycemia.
A nurse is teaching a patient about a new prescription for enteric-coated aspirin.
Which instruction is correct?
A. "You can crush this and mix it with applesauce if it’s hard to swallow."
🔴 B. "Do not crush or chew this tablet; it must be swallowed whole."
C. "Dissolve the tablet in a glass of warm water before drinking."
D. "Take this on an empty stomach for the fastest absorption."
🔴 Explanation: Enteric coatings protect the stomach lining or prevent the drug
from being destroyed by stomach acid; crushing them destroys this mechanism.
When a drug is highly protein-bound, what happens to the portion of the drug that
is bound to albumin?
A. It becomes more toxic to the liver.
B. It is immediately filtered by the kidneys.
🔴 C. It is pharmacologically inactive.
D. It crosses the blood-brain barrier more easily.
🔴 Explanation: Only "free" or unbound drug molecules can exert a
pharmacological effect; bound molecules remain in the vascular space.
A patient is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The nurse knows that which
of the following vitamins can interfere with the drug's effectiveness?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
🔴 C. Vitamin K
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
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CORE DOMAINS
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Safe Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation
Antibiotic Stewardship and Anti-infective Agents
Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Hypertension Management
Pain Management and Opioid Safety
Endocrine Pharmacology and Insulin Therapy
Respiratory System Medications
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Nursing Pharmacology
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate the student’s mastery of intermediate
nursing pharmacology and clinical application. This exam focuses on the essential
skills required for safe medication administration, including the ability to analyze
patient data, predict drug effects, and identify potential adverse reactions. The
assessment utilizes a blend of foundational multiple-choice questions and complex,
scenario-based items to mirror professional licensing standards. Candidates are
expected to demonstrate proficiency in regulatory compliance, ethical decision-
making, and practical problem-solving. This testbank emphasizes the transition
from theoretical knowledge to professional clinical judgment in diverse healthcare
settings.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1–35
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is primarily excreted by the
kidneys. Which laboratory value should the nurse review before administration?
,A. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
🔴 B. Serum creatinine
C. Platelet count
D. Serum amylase
🔴 Explanation: Serum creatinine is a key indicator of renal function; impaired
kidneys cannot effectively excrete drugs, leading to potential toxicity.
A patient is prescribed a drug with a "narrow therapeutic index." What is the
primary nursing implication for this classification?
A. The drug is highly addictive and requires a witness for disposal.
B. The drug has a very long half-life and stays in the system for weeks.
🔴 C. There is a small margin between the effective dose and the toxic dose.
D. The drug must be administered via a central venous catheter.
🔴 Explanation: A narrow therapeutic index means the difference between a
therapeutic concentration and a toxic concentration is very small, requiring close
monitoring.
Which term refers to the movement of a drug from its site of administration into
the bloodstream?
🔴 A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
🔴 Explanation: Absorption is the process of a drug entering the systemic
circulation from its point of entry into the body.
,A nurse is caring for a patient with liver cirrhosis. How might this condition affect
the pharmacokinetics of the medications being administered?
A. Increased rate of excretion
B. Faster absorption in the small intestine
🔴 C. Prolonged duration of action due to decreased metabolism
D. Increased protein binding of acidic drugs
🔴 Explanation: The liver is the primary site for drug metabolism; impaired liver
function slows the breakdown of drugs, leading to longer durations of action and
risk of toxicity.
A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) vancomycin. The nurse notes the patient’s
face and neck have become bright red and itchy. What is the priority action?
🔴 A. Stop or slow the infusion and notify the provider.
B. Administer an immediate dose of epinephrine.
C. Apply cold compresses to the affected areas.
D. Document the finding as a normal side effect of the drug.
🔴 Explanation: This describes "Red Man Syndrome," a rate-dependent infusion
reaction; the priority is to stop or slow the infusion to mitigate the reaction.
Which medication is considered a "high-alert" medication by the Institute for Safe
Medication Practices (ISMP)?
A. Multivitamins
B. Diphenhydramine
🔴 C. Subcutaneous Insulin
D. Acetaminophen
, 🔴 Explanation: Insulin is a high-alert medication because errors in administration
can cause significant patient harm, such as severe hypoglycemia.
A nurse is teaching a patient about a new prescription for enteric-coated aspirin.
Which instruction is correct?
A. "You can crush this and mix it with applesauce if it’s hard to swallow."
🔴 B. "Do not crush or chew this tablet; it must be swallowed whole."
C. "Dissolve the tablet in a glass of warm water before drinking."
D. "Take this on an empty stomach for the fastest absorption."
🔴 Explanation: Enteric coatings protect the stomach lining or prevent the drug
from being destroyed by stomach acid; crushing them destroys this mechanism.
When a drug is highly protein-bound, what happens to the portion of the drug that
is bound to albumin?
A. It becomes more toxic to the liver.
B. It is immediately filtered by the kidneys.
🔴 C. It is pharmacologically inactive.
D. It crosses the blood-brain barrier more easily.
🔴 Explanation: Only "free" or unbound drug molecules can exert a
pharmacological effect; bound molecules remain in the vascular space.
A patient is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The nurse knows that which
of the following vitamins can interfere with the drug's effectiveness?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
🔴 C. Vitamin K
