PNM 300 TEST 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED 100% CORRECT.
Mr. M. will soon be discharged from the hospital with a nebulizer for the self-
administration of inhaled medication. Which statement by the client would
indicate that the client's education about his medication was understood?
a. "Inhaled medications should only be taken in the morning."
b. "Doses for inhaled medication are smaller than for oral medication."
c. "Medications taken by inhalation produce a delayed onset."
d. Inhaled drugs are often rendered inactive by hepatic metabolic reactions."
Answer - b. "Doses for inhaled medication are smaller than for oral
medication."
A patient with ulcerative colitis is chosen to receive an experimental drug.
Which of the following is necessary for the patient to provide informed consent
for this medication?
a. The patient has been informed of the possible benefits of the new therapy.
b. The patient has received an explanation of the study's purpose, procedures,
and the risks involved.
c. The patient may not be informed of the details of the study as the research
continues.
d. The patient will not be assured of receiving the actual drug during the
experiment Answer - b. The patient has received an explanation of the study's
purpose, procedures, and the risks involved.
, The Cannabis Act was legal as of 2018 and a strict legal framework was created
for controlling the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis
across Canada. The Act aims to accomplish 3 goals. Identify one of the goals:
a. Require that provinces and territories enforce the act in terms of sale and
distribution of cannabis.
b. Allow youths under 18 to safely access cannabis with proper identification
c. Require that a any number of willing producers grow and manufacture
cannabis
d. Require that the RCMP enforce the act in terms of sale and distribution of
cannabis Answer - a. Require that provinces and territories enforce the act in
terms of sale and distribution of cannabis.
During the medication reconciliation Mr. Q. explains that he eats a large
amount of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which of the following drugs
could have a potential interaction with garlic
a. warfarin (Coumadin)
b. metoprolol (Lopressor)
c. digoxin (Lanoxin)
d. phenytoin (Dilantin) Answer - a. warfarin (Coumadin)
The explains to a new mother that during the last trimester of pregnancy, drug
transfer to the fetus is more likely to occur. Which of the following explanations
provides a reason for this potential risk?
a. Enhanced placental blood flow.
b. Organ and cell differentiation in the fetus.
c. Decreased surface area of the fetus.
d. Increased amount of bound drug in maternal circulation. Answer - a.
Enhanced placental blood flow.
VERIFIED 100% CORRECT.
Mr. M. will soon be discharged from the hospital with a nebulizer for the self-
administration of inhaled medication. Which statement by the client would
indicate that the client's education about his medication was understood?
a. "Inhaled medications should only be taken in the morning."
b. "Doses for inhaled medication are smaller than for oral medication."
c. "Medications taken by inhalation produce a delayed onset."
d. Inhaled drugs are often rendered inactive by hepatic metabolic reactions."
Answer - b. "Doses for inhaled medication are smaller than for oral
medication."
A patient with ulcerative colitis is chosen to receive an experimental drug.
Which of the following is necessary for the patient to provide informed consent
for this medication?
a. The patient has been informed of the possible benefits of the new therapy.
b. The patient has received an explanation of the study's purpose, procedures,
and the risks involved.
c. The patient may not be informed of the details of the study as the research
continues.
d. The patient will not be assured of receiving the actual drug during the
experiment Answer - b. The patient has received an explanation of the study's
purpose, procedures, and the risks involved.
, The Cannabis Act was legal as of 2018 and a strict legal framework was created
for controlling the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis
across Canada. The Act aims to accomplish 3 goals. Identify one of the goals:
a. Require that provinces and territories enforce the act in terms of sale and
distribution of cannabis.
b. Allow youths under 18 to safely access cannabis with proper identification
c. Require that a any number of willing producers grow and manufacture
cannabis
d. Require that the RCMP enforce the act in terms of sale and distribution of
cannabis Answer - a. Require that provinces and territories enforce the act in
terms of sale and distribution of cannabis.
During the medication reconciliation Mr. Q. explains that he eats a large
amount of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which of the following drugs
could have a potential interaction with garlic
a. warfarin (Coumadin)
b. metoprolol (Lopressor)
c. digoxin (Lanoxin)
d. phenytoin (Dilantin) Answer - a. warfarin (Coumadin)
The explains to a new mother that during the last trimester of pregnancy, drug
transfer to the fetus is more likely to occur. Which of the following explanations
provides a reason for this potential risk?
a. Enhanced placental blood flow.
b. Organ and cell differentiation in the fetus.
c. Decreased surface area of the fetus.
d. Increased amount of bound drug in maternal circulation. Answer - a.
Enhanced placental blood flow.
