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Exam Solution
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RED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
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5132D)
QUESTION 1 vc
Which characteristics may allow a drug to cross the blood-
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brain barrier? Select all that apply
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A. The drug is lipid-soluble
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B. The drug has a transport system
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C. The drug is available for IV admin
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D. The drug is metabolized by the CNS
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ANSWER
A, B
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QUESTION 2 vc
The Nurse understands that when administering drug therapy to older clients there are
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related absorption changes. How is absorption affected in the older client? Select all that
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apply
A. Decreased glomerular function
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B. Decreased blood flow
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C. Decreased absorption surface
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D. Decreased GI motility
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E. Increased gastric pH
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ANSWER
B, C, D, E
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QUESTION 3 vc
, The nurse administers an IV medication with a half-
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life of 24hrs. The nurse should recognize that what factors in this client that could exten
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d the drug's half life? Select all that apply
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A. Gastrointestinal disease
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B. Kidney disease
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C. Liver disease
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D. Cardiovascular disease
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E. Route of administration
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ANSWER
B, C, D
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QUESTION 4 vc
The nurse has administered a drug that is known to be lipid soluble. The drug's solubilit
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y will primarily affect what aspect of pharmacokinetics?
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A. Absorption of the drug
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B. Metabolism of the drug
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C. Excretion of the drug
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D. Distribution of the drug
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ANSWER
D
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lient has a history of chronic renal failure. The nurse should assess for indications of:
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A. Cumulative drug effects
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B. Drug-drug interactions
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C. Impaired absorption
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D. Drug tolerance
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ANSWER
A
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A nurse is administering drugs to a 70 year old patient who has a reduced plasma album
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in level. When assessing the patient for therapeutic outcomes of drug therapy, the nurse
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will also be careful to observe for:
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A. Possible drug toxicity
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B. Decreased therapeutic effects
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Exam Solution
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Pharmacology Final: NCLEX style 2026 A+ GRADE ASSU vc vc vc vc vc vc vc
RED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
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5132D)
QUESTION 1 vc
Which characteristics may allow a drug to cross the blood-
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brain barrier? Select all that apply
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A. The drug is lipid-soluble
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B. The drug has a transport system
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C. The drug is available for IV admin
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D. The drug is metabolized by the CNS
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ANSWER
A, B
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QUESTION 2 vc
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normal age- vc
related absorption changes. How is absorption affected in the older client? Select all that
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apply
A. Decreased glomerular function
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B. Decreased blood flow
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C. Decreased absorption surface
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D. Decreased GI motility
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E. Increased gastric pH
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ANSWER
B, C, D, E
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QUESTION 3 vc
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life of 24hrs. The nurse should recognize that what factors in this client that could exten
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d the drug's half life? Select all that apply
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A. Gastrointestinal disease
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B. Kidney disease
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C. Liver disease
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D. Cardiovascular disease
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E. Route of administration
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ANSWER
B, C, D
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QUESTION 4 vc
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y will primarily affect what aspect of pharmacokinetics?
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B. Metabolism of the drug
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C. Excretion of the drug
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D. Distribution of the drug
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ANSWER
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lient has a history of chronic renal failure. The nurse should assess for indications of:
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A. Cumulative drug effects
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B. Drug-drug interactions
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C. Impaired absorption
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D. Drug tolerance
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ANSWER
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A nurse is administering drugs to a 70 year old patient who has a reduced plasma album
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in level. When assessing the patient for therapeutic outcomes of drug therapy, the nurse
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will also be careful to observe for:
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