NSG 124 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and Answers
with Complete Solution 2026/2027 Summer | Herzing
University
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - ANSWERS assessment, nursing
diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Generic or Trade?
Nonproprietary, not capitalized, suffixes, only 1 name - ANSWERS Generic
Generic or Trade?
Proprietary, capitalized, marketing name, multiple names - ANSWERS Trade
What are the 4 parts of the pharmacokinetics processes? - ANSWERS
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Half life - ANSWERS length of time required for half of the medication to leave
the body
Is it better to have a narrow or wide therapeutic range? - ANSWERS Wide
, Therapeutic index - ANSWERS the ratio between the toxic and therapeutic
concentrations of a drug
drug-drug interactions - ANSWERS when one drug changes the way another
drug affects the body
Minimizing Adverse Drug-Drug Interactions - ANSWERS Minimize number of
drugs a patient receives.
Take a thorough drug history.
Be aware of the possibility of illicit drug use.
Adjust the dosage when metabolizing inducers are added or deleted.
Adjust the timing of administration to minimize interference with absorption.
Monitor for early signs of toxicity.
Be especially vigilant when patient is taking a drug with a low therapeutic index.
Adverse Reactions - ANSWERS undesirable drug effect
Side effect - ANSWERS the secondary effect of a drug that is unintended
Toxicity - ANSWERS adverse drug reaction caused by excessive dosing
Allergic reaction - ANSWERS immune response caused by hypersensitivity not
dosage
with Complete Solution 2026/2027 Summer | Herzing
University
What are the 5 steps of the nursing process? - ANSWERS assessment, nursing
diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Generic or Trade?
Nonproprietary, not capitalized, suffixes, only 1 name - ANSWERS Generic
Generic or Trade?
Proprietary, capitalized, marketing name, multiple names - ANSWERS Trade
What are the 4 parts of the pharmacokinetics processes? - ANSWERS
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Half life - ANSWERS length of time required for half of the medication to leave
the body
Is it better to have a narrow or wide therapeutic range? - ANSWERS Wide
, Therapeutic index - ANSWERS the ratio between the toxic and therapeutic
concentrations of a drug
drug-drug interactions - ANSWERS when one drug changes the way another
drug affects the body
Minimizing Adverse Drug-Drug Interactions - ANSWERS Minimize number of
drugs a patient receives.
Take a thorough drug history.
Be aware of the possibility of illicit drug use.
Adjust the dosage when metabolizing inducers are added or deleted.
Adjust the timing of administration to minimize interference with absorption.
Monitor for early signs of toxicity.
Be especially vigilant when patient is taking a drug with a low therapeutic index.
Adverse Reactions - ANSWERS undesirable drug effect
Side effect - ANSWERS the secondary effect of a drug that is unintended
Toxicity - ANSWERS adverse drug reaction caused by excessive dosing
Allergic reaction - ANSWERS immune response caused by hypersensitivity not
dosage
