Introductory Clinical
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed oral medication.
Which action best promotes safe medication administration?
,A. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before giving the medication.
B. Ask the patient to state the medication's purpose after it has
been administered.
C. Administer the medication as quickly as possible to maintain
the schedule.
D. Delay reviewing the medication order until the end of the
shift.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration helps ensure the correct patient receives the
correct medication and is a fundamental medication safety
practice. Patient education is important but should occur before
or during administration. Rushing increases the risk of
medication errors, and medication orders should always be
reviewed before administration.
Question 2
A patient asks why one medication begins relieving pain within
20 minutes while another takes several hours to work. Which
explanation by the nurse is most accurate?
,A. Every medication has the same onset regardless of
formulation.
B. The time a medication begins working depends on factors
such as how it is absorbed and the route by which it is
administered.
C. Pain medications only work after several doses have
accumulated.
D. The medication's color determines how rapidly it works.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The onset of drug action depends on factors including the route
of administration, dosage form, blood flow to the absorption
site, and drug absorption characteristics. Medication color has
no effect on onset, and not all medications require
accumulation before producing therapeutic effects.
Question 3
A nurse reviews a patient's medication history before
administering a newly prescribed antibiotic. Which information
is the highest priority to obtain?
A. Favorite foods
B. History of medication allergies
, C. Preferred bedtime
D. Number of siblings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Identifying medication allergies before administering any
medication is essential to prevent potentially life-threatening
hypersensitivity reactions. The other information is not
immediately relevant to medication safety.
Question 4
A patient states, "Since my symptoms are gone, I stopped taking
my prescribed medication yesterday." What is the nurse's best
response?
A. "Stopping medication without discussing it with your
provider may reduce treatment effectiveness or cause
complications."
B. "You should only stop medications if another family member
agrees."
C. "Symptoms never improve because of medications."
D. "Once symptoms disappear, all medications should be
discontinued."
Correct Answer: A
Pharmacology
12th Edition
• Author(s)Susan Ford
• Print ISBN: 9781975163730
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed oral medication.
Which action best promotes safe medication administration?
,A. Verify the patient's identity using two approved identifiers
before giving the medication.
B. Ask the patient to state the medication's purpose after it has
been administered.
C. Administer the medication as quickly as possible to maintain
the schedule.
D. Delay reviewing the medication order until the end of the
shift.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Using two approved patient identifiers before medication
administration helps ensure the correct patient receives the
correct medication and is a fundamental medication safety
practice. Patient education is important but should occur before
or during administration. Rushing increases the risk of
medication errors, and medication orders should always be
reviewed before administration.
Question 2
A patient asks why one medication begins relieving pain within
20 minutes while another takes several hours to work. Which
explanation by the nurse is most accurate?
,A. Every medication has the same onset regardless of
formulation.
B. The time a medication begins working depends on factors
such as how it is absorbed and the route by which it is
administered.
C. Pain medications only work after several doses have
accumulated.
D. The medication's color determines how rapidly it works.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The onset of drug action depends on factors including the route
of administration, dosage form, blood flow to the absorption
site, and drug absorption characteristics. Medication color has
no effect on onset, and not all medications require
accumulation before producing therapeutic effects.
Question 3
A nurse reviews a patient's medication history before
administering a newly prescribed antibiotic. Which information
is the highest priority to obtain?
A. Favorite foods
B. History of medication allergies
, C. Preferred bedtime
D. Number of siblings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Identifying medication allergies before administering any
medication is essential to prevent potentially life-threatening
hypersensitivity reactions. The other information is not
immediately relevant to medication safety.
Question 4
A patient states, "Since my symptoms are gone, I stopped taking
my prescribed medication yesterday." What is the nurse's best
response?
A. "Stopping medication without discussing it with your
provider may reduce treatment effectiveness or cause
complications."
B. "You should only stop medications if another family member
agrees."
C. "Symptoms never improve because of medications."
D. "Once symptoms disappear, all medications should be
discontinued."
Correct Answer: A
