1-Nurs Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions With
Correct Answers 2026
What is the most appropriate measurement to determine the therapeutic response of an antipyreticTdru
g?
a) Blood Pressure
b) Respiratory Rate
c) Temperature
d) Radial Pulse - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which of the following examples would be considered objective data? (select all that apply)
a) "I have pain in my abdomen"
b) Blood pressure is 160/90
c) Skin is mottled
d) "I had a lab test last weekTat my doctor's office"
e) Child's mother states, "His temperature was 102 degrees before we came to the hospital"
f) Weight gain of 2 pounds in 4 days
g) Patient states she has trouble breathing or "catching" her breath - CORRECT ANSWER -B, C, F
Which of the following would be considered examples of the Nine Rights? (select all that apply)
a) Right patient
b) Right time
c) Right room number
d) Right to refuse
e) Right documentation
f) Right reason - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, D, E, F
,Which of the following examples would be considered a contraindication?
a) Giving a drug for nausea to a patient who has just vomited
b) GivingTa drug that causes birth defects to a patient who is 12 week's pregnant
c) GivingTa drug that may cause dizziness to a patient with high blood pressure
d) GivingTa drug that may cause an increase in heart rate to a patient who has asthma -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
The LPN/VN is giving a patient her morning drugs due at 9:00 a.m. After you have already prepared the d
rug, the patient states, " No, I don't want that pill today." What is your best first action?
a) Tell the patient she has to take the drug because it was ordered by the doctor
b) Ask the patient to tell you her reason for not taking the drug
c) Teach the patient why she needs it and give the drug
d) Ask the patient if she has any questions about the drug - CORRECT ANSWER -B
WhatTis considered the best resource for current use of drugs at admission to the healthcare setting?
a) The patient
b) The medical record
c) The caregiver
d) The prescriber - CORRECT ANSWER -A
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug to manage his blood pressure and notes the blood
pressure to be 90/50. What is the nurse's best action?
a) Hold the drug and report to the RN in charge
b) Give the patient a cup of coffee and give the drug
c) Come back 30 minutes later and recheck the blood pressure
d) Tell the patient to walk in the hall and give the drug - CORRECT ANSWER -A
, What is the best way to check that you are giving the drug to the right patient?
a) Ask the patient's name
b) Compare the patient with the room number
c) Check the patient's wristband
d) CheckTtwo unique patient identifiers - CORRECT ANSWER -D
Which of the following nine rights should you apply immediately after you give a drug?
a) Right drug
b) Right patient
c) RightTdocumentation
d) Right dose - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth?
a) Quiz the patient about the action of each drug
b) Make sure the patient can swallow
c) Find out whether the patient prefers cold or room temperature liquids
d) Ask the patient to repeat his or her name and birthdate - CORRECT ANSWER -B
AccordingTto the patient's record, a controlled substance has been ordered for pain relief. A review of the
narcotics log and the patient's drug record indicates the drug has been given as ordered. However, the p
atient reports not receiving relief of pain. What may be a likely reason for the lack of pain relief?
a) The patient may not be telling the truth
b) The drug is likely being diverted for illegal purposes
c) The patient has an allergy to opioids, and so they are not effective
Correct Answers 2026
What is the most appropriate measurement to determine the therapeutic response of an antipyreticTdru
g?
a) Blood Pressure
b) Respiratory Rate
c) Temperature
d) Radial Pulse - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which of the following examples would be considered objective data? (select all that apply)
a) "I have pain in my abdomen"
b) Blood pressure is 160/90
c) Skin is mottled
d) "I had a lab test last weekTat my doctor's office"
e) Child's mother states, "His temperature was 102 degrees before we came to the hospital"
f) Weight gain of 2 pounds in 4 days
g) Patient states she has trouble breathing or "catching" her breath - CORRECT ANSWER -B, C, F
Which of the following would be considered examples of the Nine Rights? (select all that apply)
a) Right patient
b) Right time
c) Right room number
d) Right to refuse
e) Right documentation
f) Right reason - CORRECT ANSWER -A, B, D, E, F
,Which of the following examples would be considered a contraindication?
a) Giving a drug for nausea to a patient who has just vomited
b) GivingTa drug that causes birth defects to a patient who is 12 week's pregnant
c) GivingTa drug that may cause dizziness to a patient with high blood pressure
d) GivingTa drug that may cause an increase in heart rate to a patient who has asthma -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
The LPN/VN is giving a patient her morning drugs due at 9:00 a.m. After you have already prepared the d
rug, the patient states, " No, I don't want that pill today." What is your best first action?
a) Tell the patient she has to take the drug because it was ordered by the doctor
b) Ask the patient to tell you her reason for not taking the drug
c) Teach the patient why she needs it and give the drug
d) Ask the patient if she has any questions about the drug - CORRECT ANSWER -B
WhatTis considered the best resource for current use of drugs at admission to the healthcare setting?
a) The patient
b) The medical record
c) The caregiver
d) The prescriber - CORRECT ANSWER -A
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug to manage his blood pressure and notes the blood
pressure to be 90/50. What is the nurse's best action?
a) Hold the drug and report to the RN in charge
b) Give the patient a cup of coffee and give the drug
c) Come back 30 minutes later and recheck the blood pressure
d) Tell the patient to walk in the hall and give the drug - CORRECT ANSWER -A
, What is the best way to check that you are giving the drug to the right patient?
a) Ask the patient's name
b) Compare the patient with the room number
c) Check the patient's wristband
d) CheckTtwo unique patient identifiers - CORRECT ANSWER -D
Which of the following nine rights should you apply immediately after you give a drug?
a) Right drug
b) Right patient
c) RightTdocumentation
d) Right dose - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth?
a) Quiz the patient about the action of each drug
b) Make sure the patient can swallow
c) Find out whether the patient prefers cold or room temperature liquids
d) Ask the patient to repeat his or her name and birthdate - CORRECT ANSWER -B
AccordingTto the patient's record, a controlled substance has been ordered for pain relief. A review of the
narcotics log and the patient's drug record indicates the drug has been given as ordered. However, the p
atient reports not receiving relief of pain. What may be a likely reason for the lack of pain relief?
a) The patient may not be telling the truth
b) The drug is likely being diverted for illegal purposes
c) The patient has an allergy to opioids, and so they are not effective
