NSG 6005 TESTS COMPILATION
BUNDLE 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Drug action.
Answer: Refers to the specific biochemical or physiological effect a
medication produces when it interacts with the body.
◉ Indication.
Answer: Refers to the specific medical condition or symptom for which
a drug is approved to be used.
◉ Antidote.
Answer: A substance or medication administered to counteract the
effects of a poison or toxin.
◉ Side effects.
Answer: Unintended/undesirable reactions that occur as a result of
medication use at therapeutic doses.
◉ Visceral pain.
Answer: Originates from the larger internal organs and is typically
described as dull, cramping, and accompanied with
nausea/vomiting/pallor.
, ◉ Referred pain.
Answer: Usually well localized and easy to pinpoint; pain is sharp or
dull, depending on the source.
◉ Evaluating pain relief.
Answer: An ongoing process that involves assessing the effectiveness of
pain management interventions.
◉ Managing complications of pain medication.
Answer: Involves regular assessment of vital signs, pain levels, and side
effects.
◉ Managing care for a patient on a PCA pump.
Answer: Double check pump programming with another RN and ensure
the 6 rights of medication administration.
◉ Actions pain.
Answer: Regularly evaluate pain intensity, location, and characteristics
using pain scales.
◉ OLD CART.
Answer: A mnemonic for assessing pain: Onset, Location, Duration,
Characteristics, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Treatment.
BUNDLE 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ Drug action.
Answer: Refers to the specific biochemical or physiological effect a
medication produces when it interacts with the body.
◉ Indication.
Answer: Refers to the specific medical condition or symptom for which
a drug is approved to be used.
◉ Antidote.
Answer: A substance or medication administered to counteract the
effects of a poison or toxin.
◉ Side effects.
Answer: Unintended/undesirable reactions that occur as a result of
medication use at therapeutic doses.
◉ Visceral pain.
Answer: Originates from the larger internal organs and is typically
described as dull, cramping, and accompanied with
nausea/vomiting/pallor.
, ◉ Referred pain.
Answer: Usually well localized and easy to pinpoint; pain is sharp or
dull, depending on the source.
◉ Evaluating pain relief.
Answer: An ongoing process that involves assessing the effectiveness of
pain management interventions.
◉ Managing complications of pain medication.
Answer: Involves regular assessment of vital signs, pain levels, and side
effects.
◉ Managing care for a patient on a PCA pump.
Answer: Double check pump programming with another RN and ensure
the 6 rights of medication administration.
◉ Actions pain.
Answer: Regularly evaluate pain intensity, location, and characteristics
using pain scales.
◉ OLD CART.
Answer: A mnemonic for assessing pain: Onset, Location, Duration,
Characteristics, Aggravating factors, Relieving factors, Treatment.
