NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Test 2026 | Most
Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+| Herzing
University
1. An adverse drug reaction due to excessive dosing is called:
Toxicity
Idiosyncratic effect
Iatrogenic effect
Carcinogenicity
2. Describe the significance of bioavailability in medication administration.
Bioavailability is significant because it determines the effective dose
of a drug that reaches systemic circulation.
Bioavailability is significant as it indicates the time a drug takes to be
eliminated from the body.
Bioavailability is significant as it affects the drug's interaction with food.
Bioavailability is significant because it measures the drug's potency in
the bloodstream.
3. If a patient is prescribed a medication that is known to have a food-drug
interaction with dairy products, what nursing consideration should be taken
into account during medication administration?
Advise the patient to avoid dairy products around the time of taking
the medication.
Instruct the patient to take the medication with a full meal including
dairy.
Suggest that the patient take the medication with a glass of milk.
, Encourage the patient to consume more dairy to enhance medication
absorption.
4. What is teratogenesis?
The development of congenital abnormalities in an embryo or fetus
The ability and speed that a wound heals
The development of cancers in tissues
The process of hormones in a patient changing due to external forces
5. Name under which a drug is marketed for ease of use and recall. For
example: Tylenol, Ofirmev, APAP, Excedrin Tension Headache, among many
others
Generic
Trade
Chemical
6. Describe the significance of the 'Assessment' step in the nursing process.
The 'Assessment' step is primarily concerned with documenting
patient history.
The 'Assessment' step is about evaluating the effectiveness of the
treatment provided.
The 'Assessment' step is focused on creating a treatment plan for the
patient.
The 'Assessment' step involves gathering comprehensive data about
the patient to identify health issues.
7. In pharmacology, what is an agonist
, a drug used to kill cells and/or microorganisms
a drug that counters the effect of another substance
a drug that binds to and activates a receptor
a drug used to alter how the kidneys handle sodium
8. Describe the significance of understanding drug interactions in the context of
medication administration.
Understanding drug interactions is crucial for ensuring patient
safety and effective treatment outcomes.
Drug interactions are primarily a concern in non-prescription drugs.
Drug interactions do not affect medication efficacy.
Drug interactions are only relevant for elderly patients.
9. If a nurse is reviewing a medication list for an elderly patient and identifies a
drug listed in the BEERS criteria, what should be the nurse's immediate
action?
Consult with the healthcare provider to discuss alternative
medications.
Continue administering the medication as prescribed.
Increase the dosage of the medication for better efficacy.
Document the medication without further action.
10. Describe the significance of a drug's chemical name in pharmacology.
The chemical name is used for marketing purposes.
The chemical name indicates the drug's therapeutic effects.
The chemical name is the same as the brand name.
, The chemical name provides a precise description of the drug's
molecular structure.
11. In a scenario where a patient has a known allergy to a specific medication,
which phase of nursing assessment would be most critical to address this
concern?
Emergency nursing assessment
Preoperative nursing assessment
Postoperative nursing assessment
Intraoperative nursing assessment
12. What are the components represented by the acronym ADME in
pharmacology?
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Action, Duration, Mechanism, Efficacy
Assessment, Diagnosis, Management, Evaluation
Administration, Dosage, Monitoring, Evaluation
13. What is the term used to describe the combined effect of two or more drugs
that results in a response not observed with either drug alone?
Synergistic effect
Drug interaction
Adverse effect
Pharmacokinetics
14. What is one key question a nurse might ask to assess a patient's pain level?
What medications are you currently taking?
Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+| Herzing
University
1. An adverse drug reaction due to excessive dosing is called:
Toxicity
Idiosyncratic effect
Iatrogenic effect
Carcinogenicity
2. Describe the significance of bioavailability in medication administration.
Bioavailability is significant because it determines the effective dose
of a drug that reaches systemic circulation.
Bioavailability is significant as it indicates the time a drug takes to be
eliminated from the body.
Bioavailability is significant as it affects the drug's interaction with food.
Bioavailability is significant because it measures the drug's potency in
the bloodstream.
3. If a patient is prescribed a medication that is known to have a food-drug
interaction with dairy products, what nursing consideration should be taken
into account during medication administration?
Advise the patient to avoid dairy products around the time of taking
the medication.
Instruct the patient to take the medication with a full meal including
dairy.
Suggest that the patient take the medication with a glass of milk.
, Encourage the patient to consume more dairy to enhance medication
absorption.
4. What is teratogenesis?
The development of congenital abnormalities in an embryo or fetus
The ability and speed that a wound heals
The development of cancers in tissues
The process of hormones in a patient changing due to external forces
5. Name under which a drug is marketed for ease of use and recall. For
example: Tylenol, Ofirmev, APAP, Excedrin Tension Headache, among many
others
Generic
Trade
Chemical
6. Describe the significance of the 'Assessment' step in the nursing process.
The 'Assessment' step is primarily concerned with documenting
patient history.
The 'Assessment' step is about evaluating the effectiveness of the
treatment provided.
The 'Assessment' step is focused on creating a treatment plan for the
patient.
The 'Assessment' step involves gathering comprehensive data about
the patient to identify health issues.
7. In pharmacology, what is an agonist
, a drug used to kill cells and/or microorganisms
a drug that counters the effect of another substance
a drug that binds to and activates a receptor
a drug used to alter how the kidneys handle sodium
8. Describe the significance of understanding drug interactions in the context of
medication administration.
Understanding drug interactions is crucial for ensuring patient
safety and effective treatment outcomes.
Drug interactions are primarily a concern in non-prescription drugs.
Drug interactions do not affect medication efficacy.
Drug interactions are only relevant for elderly patients.
9. If a nurse is reviewing a medication list for an elderly patient and identifies a
drug listed in the BEERS criteria, what should be the nurse's immediate
action?
Consult with the healthcare provider to discuss alternative
medications.
Continue administering the medication as prescribed.
Increase the dosage of the medication for better efficacy.
Document the medication without further action.
10. Describe the significance of a drug's chemical name in pharmacology.
The chemical name is used for marketing purposes.
The chemical name indicates the drug's therapeutic effects.
The chemical name is the same as the brand name.
, The chemical name provides a precise description of the drug's
molecular structure.
11. In a scenario where a patient has a known allergy to a specific medication,
which phase of nursing assessment would be most critical to address this
concern?
Emergency nursing assessment
Preoperative nursing assessment
Postoperative nursing assessment
Intraoperative nursing assessment
12. What are the components represented by the acronym ADME in
pharmacology?
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Action, Duration, Mechanism, Efficacy
Assessment, Diagnosis, Management, Evaluation
Administration, Dosage, Monitoring, Evaluation
13. What is the term used to describe the combined effect of two or more drugs
that results in a response not observed with either drug alone?
Synergistic effect
Drug interaction
Adverse effect
Pharmacokinetics
14. What is one key question a nurse might ask to assess a patient's pain level?
What medications are you currently taking?
